Rhode Island, 1846. Estranged from his family, writer Merritt Fernsby is surprised when he inherits a remote estate in the Narragansett Bay. Though the property has been uninhabited for more than a century, Merritt is ready to call it home—until he realizes he has no choice. With its doors slamming shut and locking behind him, Whimbrel House is not about to let Merritt leave. Ever.
Hulda Larkin of the Boston Institute for the Keeping of Enchanted Rooms has been trained in taming such structures in order to preserve their historical and magical significance. She understands the dangers of bespelled homes given to tantrums. She advises that it's in Merritt's best interest to make Whimbrel House their ally. To do that, she'll need to move in, too.
Prepared as she is with augury, a set of magic tools, and a new staff trained in the uncanny, Hulda's work still proves unexpectedly difficult. She and Merritt grow closer as the investigation progresses, but the house's secrets run deeper than they anticipated. And the sentient walls aren't their only concern—something outside is coming for the enchantments of Whimbrel House, and it could be more dangerous than what rattles within.
Street Journal bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg.
Thanks to house tamer Hulda Larkin, the mischief infesting Whimbrel House has calmed. But if Hulda's job is done, what does that mean for Merritt Fernsby, inheritor of the remote Narragansett Bay estate, who’s only now coming to terms with his enchanted place in the world?
Merritt has realized his own burgeoning powers, which draw the thoughts of every plant, insect, and dog. His nights are sleepless, with an uncontrollable cacophony of voices that compel a long-overdue search into his uncanny bloodline. It's not the only puzzle uniting Merritt and his ex-housekeeper, Hulda. Her friend and former employer at the Boston Institute for the Keeping of Enchanted Rooms has disappeared. Hulda herself is up for the now-vacant position of institute director, and her rival for the role is a stranger who’s suspiciously curious about Whimbrel House—and could have connections to an old foe.
As Merritt struggles to face his estranged family and Hulda dives into the institute's secrets, the two are brought intimately closer than ever into the mysteries of wizardry, chaos, and love.
My Review:
Oh, I loved reading these books! I loved getting to know this world of magic and how it works, and BIKER, it was all so fascinating! After reading Keeper, I needed to read Heir, and it was available for me on NetGalley, and I got it, and I read it right then and there!
The magic of this world, with the different types, and the stones associated with them, and the costs, were really interesting. That magic is declining with each generation because of genetics, and how their world was changing was really interesting!
These books were cozy, but they did have some underlying plot. Like in the first book, we had the flashbacks to . There was the thing about how his house was enchanted, and the mystery of was how. And when they found out how, that lead to other questions. And in the second book, there's dealing with the reveal about him being a bastard, and that he has magic.
I adored the romance! It's slow and steady, and she's fighting it, because it isn't proper, she's the housekeeper, even if she isn't his employee. Plus she's been disappointed by love, and is certain that she's content with her life. I really enjoyed watching them together!
These were fantastic reads, and I can't wait to read more by Charlie N. Holmberg!
Author: Charlie N. Holmberg
Series: Whimbrel House #1, 2
Read: February 26th, 26th, 2023
Source: NetGalley
Reason Why: Love her writing and they sounded really great, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2023 Books and a WoW Books!
Publisher: 47North
Published: November 1st 2022
Author: Charlie N. Holmberg
Series: Whimbrel House #1, 2
Read: February 26th, 26th, 2023
Source: NetGalley
Reason Why: Love her writing and they sounded really great, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2023 Books and a WoW Books!
Publisher: 47North
Published: November 1st 2022
Expected Publication: April 11th 2023
Keeper of Enchanted Rooms:
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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| 5/5 Books |
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| 5/5 Stars |
Heir of Uncertain Magic:
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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| 5/5 Books |
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| 5/5 Stars |
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