I so, so wanted to like this. A creepy gothic horror house, unsettling children, and a lesbian romance: perfect on paper. Unfortunately, the entire thing drags. There are no subplots, so every chapter is like: here was a creepy day. And many more days were also creepy. Next chapter: this day was also creepy, but slightly creepier. And many more days after were also slightly creepier.

By the time the real action starts I didn't care anymore because I was so bored.

The romance was sweet and the ending was satisfactory.