☆☆☆☆ Thanks to Netgalley and Bolinda Audio for this ALC. I’ve always enjoyed Marissa Meyer’s retellings, and *The Sapphire House* was no exception. While I’ve never read a Bluebeard retelling before, this one definitely piqued my interest. Meyer does an excellent job of weaving in the dark, suspenseful elements of the original tale while creating something fresh and compelling. One of the standout aspects of the book for me was the dynamic between the characters, particularly Mallory and Anai...

Mallory, our ghost-seeing con artist, truly shines as the star of this book, **The Sapphire House**. There are hauntings, ghosts, witches, and monsters—what more could you want, right? The build-up is a bit tricky, with a slower start as we get to know the cast of characters, the world, and its supernatural elements. But once it hits the halfway point, the pace picks up and moves quickly. While there aren’t any huge twists, the ending is satisfying. I especially enjoyed Mallory’s character and t...

Okay, but the middle of "The Sapphire House" almost put me to sleep. It started so strong – witches, ghosts, murder, and a creepy mansion? Yes, please, sign me up immediately. The vibes were immaculate at first, and I genuinely thought I’d found my next favorite spooky book. The premise of Mallory being a fake witch who can actually see ghosts was such a fun and original setup. But then, somewhere along the way, the whole thing just…flatlined. All the good stuff was front-loaded, and the rest j...

⊹₊⟡⋆ 4.5 stars, rounded up ִ ࣪𖤐Thank you to NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for my honest review ◡̈ *The Sapphire House* is described as a thrilling, young adult romantasy, murder mystery book. It’s supposed to be a retelling of ‘Bluebeard’ though I’m not personally familiar with the original story. This didn’t affect my reading experience whatsoever. We’re talking witches, magic, monsters, ghosts, haunted houses. Everything I could possibly want for my autumn/spooky season TBR and more. The ...

Thank you Netgalley and Macmillan Audio/ Macmillan Young Listeners for an ALC of this book! Here I come again shamelessly riding like Paul Revere into your feed with another 5🌟 read. And honestly, I'm not the least bit sorry about it. This was an extraordinary read! Honestly, at this point, I think it's more than safe to say that if it's published by Macmillan, it's more than likely going to be a great time. I don't think I've read an ARC/ALC from them that wasn't a 5🌟. This was another one of...

This novel was literally everything! I enjoyed reading *The Sapphire House* from start to finish. It was full of adventure, mystery, darkness, and emotion! It also gave me a lot of good laughs, which I loved! This was a Bluebeard retelling, and I was seriously impressed. The character development is strong, even the side characters stood out to me. It's set in a romantic gothic atmosphere, where the two main characters are total opposites. The plot is intriguing and, I felt, well-executed! It's...

⭐️ 4 ⭐️ Marissa Meyer just sweeps you away in **The Sapphire House**, a French-folklore-based fantasy where the veil between Earth and the Gods has fallen, unleashing dark magic, curses, and monsters into the mortal world. The story reimagines the legend of Bluebeard, but Meyer gives it a murderous twist and a flavorful, action-packed storyline that takes you on a wild adventure! Mallory and Anais are sisters from a line of powerful witches but possess no real powers themselves. Mallory's only ...

A Hauntingly Perfect Gothic Delight – Meyer Does It Again!As someone who has devoured every one of Meyer’s previous fantasy novels with near-obsessive fervor, the moment I heard about this haunted mansion-meets-Bluebeard retelling, I practically sprinted to get my hands on **The Sapphire House**. And let me tell you—it did not disappoint. This book is a spellbinding blend of eerie supernatural mystery, dark fairy tale magic, and just the right dash of simmering romance. If you love stories where...

After finishing it, I understand why this felt so much like a recycled *Gilded* with a little less charm: the story is set in the same world.It starts out intriguing: a post-facto retelling of Bluebeard, where the action takes place a century after the fairy tale's events. The last descendant of the noble House Saphir, Bluebeard's line, hires a witch to rid his ancient mansion of the evil influence of his serial murderer ancestor, who refuses to move on and threatens to take over the place again...

✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ ✧⌯⌲ ARC Review⋆˙⟡ Release Date: November 4, 2025 ♫ Currently Playing: 𝒘𝒂𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝒓𝒖𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆 ── Overview ── .✦"The Sapphire House" by Marissa Meyer follows Mallory Fontaine, a young woman who can see ghosts. She and her sister have been scraping by, running tours about Bastien Saphir and selling fake artifacts. That is, until Armand Saphir, Bastien Saphir's great-grandson, offers Mallory a deal: help remove a ghost from his family’s estate, and he’ll pay them enough t...