tayloreve07's review against another edition
I liked the haunted house aspect a lot, but i think i need my horror to have fewer serial killers
whitney_lisy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
evlchk's review against another edition
4.0
Just Like Home is my first book by author Sarah Gailey. I’ve heard great things about the book, so of course, I picked it up for spooky season. Even though I own a copy, I decided to go with the audiobook because of my hectic schedule lately. I was not disappointed.
This gothic horror/thriller follows the main character, Vera Crowder, as her mom asks her to return to her childhood home for two reasons: to clean out the house and to be with her as she dies. As a parent’s life comes to an end, it's accepted, but what makes this different? The Crowder House was filled with secrets while she was growing up. The home she grew up in housed a serial killer, her father. It has been many years since Vera has been home. Sadly, Vera unknowingly provided information to a true crime author who published a book about her father.
Will coming home unravel mysteries and unanswered questions?
When she returns home not only does Vera find her mother in terrible shape, but she discovers there is a man named James living there. An artist and a true parasite of a person who is slowly stripping the house down. What makes it worse is that he is the son of the true crime author. Strange things, sounds, and movements begin as Vera relives her childhood memories, interweaving past and present events. Is her childhood home haunted?
While the story is a slow-burn thriller/horror, the author does a great job of adding suspense and twists that keep you engaged. There are no jump scares or gore; it’s more psychological. The narrator does a fantastic job of lending a voice to the various characters. Her voice is deeper, so it adds to the book's vibe. It was great. By the end of the book, I fully believe that most men are filled with grease.
re_leyendo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
bookscully's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
chelseynhinkle's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.75
This was a very well written book with a plot twist that left me asking “What did I just read??”
mheckman0429's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Wtf did I read. I was really into the mystery af first, then it went off the rails! I'm not saying g I didn't like it, it is just much different than I expected. It was really odd.
amyjenrob's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thatsoneforthebooks's review against another edition
4.0
✨ Review ✨ Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey; Narrated by Xe Sands
Vera comes home to Crowder House, the house she grew up in and that her father built, because her mother is dying. She clearly has a lot of feelings about returning home -- messy familial relationships, unease about the house, and some great traumas from her past. The book weaves and winds through Vera's past and present as she comes to terms with the ghosts of this house and the great horrors she's faced within.
This was delightfully creepy -- my favorite kind of horror, where it hovers on the edge of reality with a creepy gothic house looming large. I really enjoyed listening to it, and flew through it. The story unraveled at just the right pace, and it made me feel the feels alongside frustration. If you like gothic-style horror, check this one out!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: horror light, gothic, mystery/thriller
Location: the Crowder House (small town somewhere)
Pub Date: out now
Read this if you like:
⭕️ messy family relationships
⭕️ creepy gothic houses with weird mysteries within
⭕️ monsters that lurk in the dark
⭕️ horror light
Thanks to Tor Books, MacMillan Audio, and #netgalley for an advanced e-copy of this book!
Vera comes home to Crowder House, the house she grew up in and that her father built, because her mother is dying. She clearly has a lot of feelings about returning home -- messy familial relationships, unease about the house, and some great traumas from her past. The book weaves and winds through Vera's past and present as she comes to terms with the ghosts of this house and the great horrors she's faced within.
This was delightfully creepy -- my favorite kind of horror, where it hovers on the edge of reality with a creepy gothic house looming large. I really enjoyed listening to it, and flew through it. The story unraveled at just the right pace, and it made me feel the feels alongside frustration. If you like gothic-style horror, check this one out!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: horror light, gothic, mystery/thriller
Location: the Crowder House (small town somewhere)
Pub Date: out now
Read this if you like:
⭕️ messy family relationships
⭕️ creepy gothic houses with weird mysteries within
⭕️ monsters that lurk in the dark
⭕️ horror light
Thanks to Tor Books, MacMillan Audio, and #netgalley for an advanced e-copy of this book!