pbanditp's review
4.0
“I’m only fifteen, but I’m pretty confident there ain’t nothing easy about this world.”-Forest
HOLY GHOST ROAD by John Mantooth
When Forest sees something that she shouldn’t, she runs away heading to her Granny’s house across the county. On the run from Nesmith the minister of his church, the First Assembly of the Lord’s Ordained Prophet, Forest finds lots of trouble as well as herself along the way.
Strong Southern gothic feel, religious cult, supernatural demon ghost, psychological head games, and natural magic all combine to make this a tense, cinematic, on-the-run thriller. There is so much packed into this book but what really comes out is the heart (sometimes literally), but really, there were so many times that I had to pause and just appreciate the sentiment of the lines. I wanted to fill this review with all the thought provoking quotes from this book but I didn’t want to give everything away.
I have seen several comparisons to Robert McCammon and I completely agree.
“the most sacred magic there is in the world, the magic of empathy, even for those people who you understand the least.”
HOLY GHOST ROAD by John Mantooth
When Forest sees something that she shouldn’t, she runs away heading to her Granny’s house across the county. On the run from Nesmith the minister of his church, the First Assembly of the Lord’s Ordained Prophet, Forest finds lots of trouble as well as herself along the way.
Strong Southern gothic feel, religious cult, supernatural demon ghost, psychological head games, and natural magic all combine to make this a tense, cinematic, on-the-run thriller. There is so much packed into this book but what really comes out is the heart (sometimes literally), but really, there were so many times that I had to pause and just appreciate the sentiment of the lines. I wanted to fill this review with all the thought provoking quotes from this book but I didn’t want to give everything away.
I have seen several comparisons to Robert McCammon and I completely agree.
“the most sacred magic there is in the world, the magic of empathy, even for those people who you understand the least.”
ariev's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
acmaltby's review
4.0
Holy Ghost Road by John Mantooth is a great coming of age supernatural horror.
15-year-old Forest is on the run from her soon to be stepfather, Nesmith, after seeing him with a demon goat in the barn. She heads to her grandmothers house that is 40 miles away. She has to be careful with who she can trust along the way.
Thank you Cemetery Dance and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
15-year-old Forest is on the run from her soon to be stepfather, Nesmith, after seeing him with a demon goat in the barn. She heads to her grandmothers house that is 40 miles away. She has to be careful with who she can trust along the way.
Thank you Cemetery Dance and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
kjanschitz's review
5.0
I would describe this novel as southern horror-fantasy. Such a good read with a compelling main character, written in first person. The way this is written makes it so easy to picture and feel everything that is happening, which leaves such an emotional impact. Loved it!
sopranoreader's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Holy Ghost Road by John Mantooth
“Is it a symptom of too much power? The ability to weave lies through truth as if you are the only one whose perspective even matters? It feels as if this is the strongest magic of all, and the most twisted. The power of a lie believed.”
What a wild ride this book was! I had no idea where it was going to go.
The story starts with Forest, a plucky 15 year old girl desperately trying to reach her Grandmother’s house after witnessing something terrifying. The story continues from there including lots of thrilling twists and turns.
This book is fast pace which kicks off as soon as you begin reading page 1. You are thrust in to this dark, atmospheric world reminiscent of the hit TV series Midnight Mass. Perfect for those dark autumn and winter nights if you’re looking for a horror book that’s fast paced, creepy and thrilling with some lovely heartfelt moments included.
goobersmom57's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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