Description:
Someone is murdering people in Alpinside. It began with young women, then couples and families, all from the Workers’ District. Dubbed the “Scrubbers’ Stalker” by the press, this killer has created an environment of fear among the poor, and gossip among the wealthy.
When Ellana is attacked, her younger brother stabs the man in the back, allowing for their escape. While deciding on what to do next, they are confronted by the wealthy Lord Estamore and forced into his employ. Elizabetha, the daughter of Lord Estamore, is focused on her upcoming wedding and has little time for teaching Ellana the intricacies of being a Companion, but when she learns of her encounter with the Stalker, Elizabetha promises to use her time and resources to solve this mystery.
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Storygraph Review:
- Plot or Character Driven: A mix
- Strong character development: Complicated
- Loveable characters: Complicated
- Diverse cast of characters: Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A
- Star Rating: 4.0
Thoughts
(Note: I received an eARC of this book from the author. I agreed to write a review before the set release date of October 7th. My initial review on Storygraph was posted on August 29, 2025.)
I think Echoes of the EtherStone is a fun read. I was pleasantly surprised by being thrown into the viewpoint of the killer from the start. Though the story unfolds through the viewpoints of Beth and El as they come together to investigate; having the killer’s viewpoint show up at various times gave me as a reader the opportunity to come to my own conclusions about who the Killer is before the main characters. What kept me reading was my wanting to know if my conclusion was correct and if so, what happens when the girls come to the same conclusion.
I enjoyed getting to know the girls. Themes of patriarchy, classism, and belief are woven throughout the story and, as you would expect, influence the girls’ views. I liked being able to see how their friendship changes each of them and if those changes influence their view of the world at large and how they move through it.
Loose Endings Studio 