earth_to_haley's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
megshelton's review against another edition
4.0
I struggled to get into this book, even though at time is had a good paranormal activity movie vibe going. Once I got about halfway through the story, I found myself becoming more invested in the story and trying to figure out we’re is the twist. Surprisingly I wasn’t even close to the twist(s), which is rare. Most of the time I can search the surface at least on the plot twists, if not, guess them completely. I’m glad I didn’t give up and finished it.
entropydoc's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
maggiemccoy13's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bookshelf_by_britt's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
3.75
Sarah Slade, a social media influencer with a secret past buys a murder house to renovate, determined that the fixer-upper will help reach a new audience on her successful lifestyle blog, and distract her from her failing marriage. When the builders start acting erratically and experiencing bizarre accidents—and Sarah knows there’s only so long she can continue to sleep in the bedroom with the bloodstained floor and suffer the mysterious footsteps she hears from the attic. When menacing notes start appearing everywhere, Sarah becomes convinced that someone or something is out to kill her—her husband, her neighbors, maybe even the house itself. The more she remodels, the angrier the house seems to become.
This novel is atmospheric with a slow burn mystery and an unreliable narrator. Sarah was difficult to like, but that's what made her such in interesting character. I also want to add that the author has written one of the most heartfelt author’s note and acknowledgements I’ve ever read. I recommend this novel!
wickedwitchofky's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0