Sarah Parsons is not happy to be back at her dead grandmother's house. She wants to get back to the way life was and move on, but when the Senator comes in and charms her mother, she is about to stay longer than she expected. But with the Senator's son offering boat rides and local boy Jackson asking about hidden diamonds in the house, things may be even stranger than she first imagined...

For the first few chapters of AMBER HOUSE, I was uncertain on whether I would like it or not. It seemed a bit scattered, and I wasn't sure exactly where the story might be headed. However, once I got into a little bit more, I ended up enjoying it more than I expected.

Sarah, while not my favorite main character, is well suited to this story. She is curious without being stupid, brave without being obnoxious, and she is still learning about herself, which I feel can appeal to many readers, including myself. I am not a fan of the love triangle she is part of, but it isn't overplayed. Jackson, one of her love interests, is a wonderfully dynamic character, and much of my enjoyment of the story stems from their interactions and dialogue.

The mystery behind the story isn't always clear, and there were numerous times where I felt baffled and confused, but never in a way that made me want to quit reading AMBER HOUSE. The ending ties it up very nicely, and it is well worth reading until the end. The suspense is moderately high throughout the entire novel, and it is impressive that the three authors, Kelly Moore, Tucker Reed, and Larkin Reed keep it so consistent.

If yo're a fan of YA suspense with a little history thrown in, I would recommend AMBER HOUSE to you. Overall, I enjoyed more than I expected and will be on the lookout for more from these three authors.

Book Summary

After her grandmother's death Sarah Parsons, nearly sixteen, delights in exploring her family's centuries-old Maryland estate with new friend Jackson, but soon she is having vivid visions of her ancestors, one of whom may be a threat to Sarah's autistic brother, Sam.