Thank you Atria Books, #partner, for the advanced copy of The Astrology House in exchange for my honest review.
Publisher: Atria Books
Published: July 16, 2024
Summary:
A group of wealthy Manhattanites escapes to an astrology-themed retreat, where simmering resentments and long-held secrets lead to a shocking death.
Margot needs a minute. She’s been working eighty-hour weeks as a newly minted partner at her law firm. She’s disconnected from her brother, the only family she has left. And she’s still not pregnant after years of trying.
Stars Harbor Astrological Retreat promises rest, relaxation, and wisdom for Margot and her friends. With Instagram-worthy views and nightly astrology readings in an impeccably restored waterfront Victorian house, this getaway should be nothing but idyllic fun. For Margot’s brother, Adam, it’s the perfect opportunity to rekindle the romance that fuels his writing, but his wife, Aimee, hides the darkness of her past with a beautiful social media feed. Their friend, Farah, is a successful doctor who cannot admit she’s losing control. But no one holds a greater secret than their astrologer host, Rini. She has a plan for all her guests, and one won’t be leaving Stars Harbor alive.
My thoughts:
I had this sitting on my shelf since last year and I’m so glad a few book friends put a buddy read together…it made me finally pick it up. And I really enjoyed it! It was neat having the book set on Long Island–my home base. I always love when books are set in my area, even if the actual towns are made up–there are always hints of truth within the fictional worlds.
This book really makes you think about fate vs. free will. I personally do not know much about astrology but after reading this, it definitely left me intrigued enough to want to go down some rabbit holes. I also loved that the book addressed some deeper issues, some of which I myself could relate to.
This was a wild ride, especially when you added in the impending storm. The locked-room thriller had just enough suspense, drama and secrets to keep me flipping the pages until the resolution. For a debut novel, this was a very enjoyable read and I cannot wait to see what this author writes next!
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