And the Trees Crept In by Dawn Kurtagich6/10/2023 ![]() ![]() Silla’s spiral into madness seems drawn out for the sake of building her romance with Gowan, a boy who suddenly appears at the manor, which results in a conclusion that feels abrupt and somewhat unoriginal. The novel is set in modern Britain, but Kurtagich’s careful worldbuilding reeks of gothic atmosphere and will make readers forget where and when they are. And even though it isn’t possible, Silla is sure Python Wood is creeping closer to La Baume…along with the malevolent entity called the Creeper Man. ![]() At first Aunt Cath is caring and attentive, but then everything goes awry. When she and her younger sister, Nori, escape to La Baume, Silla hopes the ancestral home of her mother and aunt will be a safe haven. An emotional and chilling tale of loss, love, and personal demons.įifteen-year-old Silla wants to be someplace safe, away from her abusive home and the threat of war. ![]()
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