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ellakostka's review against another edition
4.0
★★★★☆ 3.5/5
this was spooky. i liked it alot! it really only kind of picked up at the 40-50% mark and even then was really slow at times, but it was so worth it. i felt like the characters could have been a little more developed, but the fantastic plot and overall creepiness was more than enough to satisfy me.
(arc provided by netgallery and Wednesday Books. all thoughts and opinions are my own)
this was spooky. i liked it alot! it really only kind of picked up at the 40-50% mark and even then was really slow at times, but it was so worth it. i felt like the characters could have been a little more developed, but the fantastic plot and overall creepiness was more than enough to satisfy me.
(arc provided by netgallery and Wednesday Books. all thoughts and opinions are my own)
a_chickletz's review against another edition
3.0
I'd like to thank NetGalley and St. Martin's press for allowing me a chance to review this book. It was actually a surprise that I was chosen since I don't remember requesting or asking to read it.
But I did, and I feel this book will certainly appeal to people who are looking for something along the lines of Stranger Things.
It is difficult to focus on any level of this book without letting a spoiler come through. Yet, picture a girl who lives with her two dads. One of them is distant, the other present. They both run a paranormal investigation team that has a show that is quite popular. The father who is distant is currently residing in Oregon where a teen has gone missing. Reluctantly the girl and her other father return to Oregon where they meet up with him and that's when things start hitting the fan. Because her parents have a history in this town, and their return is not taken too kindly.
Homophobia is a big part of this book and what spurs a lot of the actions of the characters. At times, I forgot this is a supernatural book because it felt more or less like a thriller or a fiction book without a supernatural angle. I feel the mixture of the supernatural bit weighed down the homophobia and the two did not blend together so well by the end. I felt the supernatural reveal was not as strong or emotional as it should have been. Personally, I would have chosen one or the other as the focus. Or perhaps the author was not that strong with writing for both of the topics.
In any case, it is what sunk the book down two stars for me. This book is getting a lot of 4/5 star reviews which had me excited to read it. Yet I felt coming away from this that I was missing something. Oh well.
But I did, and I feel this book will certainly appeal to people who are looking for something along the lines of Stranger Things.
It is difficult to focus on any level of this book without letting a spoiler come through. Yet, picture a girl who lives with her two dads. One of them is distant, the other present. They both run a paranormal investigation team that has a show that is quite popular. The father who is distant is currently residing in Oregon where a teen has gone missing. Reluctantly the girl and her other father return to Oregon where they meet up with him and that's when things start hitting the fan. Because her parents have a history in this town, and their return is not taken too kindly.
Homophobia is a big part of this book and what spurs a lot of the actions of the characters. At times, I forgot this is a supernatural book because it felt more or less like a thriller or a fiction book without a supernatural angle. I feel the mixture of the supernatural bit weighed down the homophobia and the two did not blend together so well by the end. I felt the supernatural reveal was not as strong or emotional as it should have been. Personally, I would have chosen one or the other as the focus. Or perhaps the author was not that strong with writing for both of the topics.
In any case, it is what sunk the book down two stars for me. This book is getting a lot of 4/5 star reviews which had me excited to read it. Yet I felt coming away from this that I was missing something. Oh well.
bwoo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Homophobia, Murder, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Bullying and Hate crime
Minor: Stalking
sapphicprxcess's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
hadesdaughter's review against another edition
3.0
It was fun. It was okay.
The romance was kinda meh, they seem better as friends than girlfriends, there wasn't much chemistry. Could have, if better developed. It just seemed... too rushed and sudden? Like, in a moment, Ashley is mourning about her missing boyfriend whom she loves and misses so much. The next, she's like "You know what, I don't think I loved him that much but Logan? Yeah, i like her!".
But overall, it was nice reading.
The romance was kinda meh, they seem better as friends than girlfriends, there wasn't much chemistry. Could have, if better developed. It just seemed... too rushed and sudden? Like, in a moment, Ashley is mourning about her missing boyfriend whom she loves and misses so much. The next, she's like "You know what, I don't think I loved him that much but Logan? Yeah, i like her!".
But overall, it was nice reading.
lahroberts111's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
3.0
Would’ve loved more spookiness/eeriness. Just fell a little flat for me
faerine's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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? N/A
5.0
megsbookishtwins's review against another edition
4.0
I received a copy free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
rep: f/f romance, lesbian m/c's
tw: violence, drowning, attempted murder, murder, homophobia
Logan Ortiz-Woodley is the daughter of two of the most popular ghost hunters, and due to this, she travels around the country, always on the move. When her family arrives at Snakebite, Oregon it is just another stop for another episode. What Logon didn't expect was the frost reception she and her two dads are met with. Soon there is murder, darkness, upheaval, and a web of secrets.
The Dead and the Dark is deliciously creepy, eerie, haunting, and full of secrets and ghosts and romance. I enjoy a good haunting full of mystery and darkness and The Dead and the Dark does it well. There is an f/f enemies-to-friends-to-lovers romance. It's an unlikely friendship/relationship which draws a lot of negative attention in the conservative town of Snakebite. Both girls are flawed and realistic and are fighting against an invisible and dark supernatural force with brings them closer and threatens to tear them apart.
Highly recommend.
rep: f/f romance, lesbian m/c's
tw: violence, drowning, attempted murder, murder, homophobia
Logan Ortiz-Woodley is the daughter of two of the most popular ghost hunters, and due to this, she travels around the country, always on the move. When her family arrives at Snakebite, Oregon it is just another stop for another episode. What Logon didn't expect was the frost reception she and her two dads are met with. Soon there is murder, darkness, upheaval, and a web of secrets.
The Dead and the Dark is deliciously creepy, eerie, haunting, and full of secrets and ghosts and romance. I enjoy a good haunting full of mystery and darkness and The Dead and the Dark does it well. There is an f/f enemies-to-friends-to-lovers romance. It's an unlikely friendship/relationship which draws a lot of negative attention in the conservative town of Snakebite. Both girls are flawed and realistic and are fighting against an invisible and dark supernatural force with brings them closer and threatens to tear them apart.
Highly recommend.