Summary: When Jane accepts an invitation to her former babysitter's fancy island home, she is presented with a variety of mysteries and must choose which path to follow.
So I was a little skeptical of what amounts to a Choose Your Own Adventure for teens. But the beginning pulled me in with an Agatha Christie meets Doctor Who vibe. And it delivers. Jane is a fascinating character and the house and the people who live in it are equally intriguing. The set up works and explains itself in one of the plot lines.
The different worlds work well, too. I don't want to reveal too much, but be prepared for Jane Eyre, Rebecca, and Bradbury with spies, art thieves, possession, and a bit of romance (although maybe not with who you expect). And the dog! Who doesn't love a cool and lovable dog?
If you are expecting Cashore's previous work, this is not it. However, if you like mysteries, complex characters and a setting that is almost a character itself, this is your book. I would tell you more, but no spoilers.
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