The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel

This is my favorite read of the year so far. I loved this book. Hauntingly beautiful and wonderfully written. The audio version was pure perfection.

I kept making guesses and was so happy that very few of my guesses were correct. I haven't binged a book like this in such a long time.

Wonderful, wonderful book.

Mysterious, Intriguing, Satisfying

I enjoyed this book. It is mysterious and at times suspenseful but never scary. A dilapidated old mansion in the English countryside, hints of ghosts, family secrets, rare books, libraries, beautiful gardens, biographical and psychological research, personal demons, and a missing true story to be told from a deathbed. There are so many questions and unexpected turns in the story that it held my attention for hour...read more

Huge twist at the end

This was a very engaging story. Written in the style of a Gothic novel, this story is very reminiscent of Jane Eyre, with a unique twist. The secret to the story is revealed to the reader as the main character figures it out, in a very realistic way.

What prevented this book from getting 5 stars was what I felt to be an unnecessary subplot that only served to bog the story down. I understand that our main character needed a "hook" of some kind to ...read more

I would absolutely recommend this novel to anyone who needs a thorough and refreshing mystery read. Although a little slow at times, The Thirteenth Tale remains to be a suspenseful, beautifully written novel; it strikes a meaningful chord in any book lover's and writer's heart. Please pick it up and try it! (The audiobook to this novel also adds an immersive touch, I would highly recommend it as well!)