theconfessionsofabookworm's review against another edition
3.0
Started off as an okay possession book but not at all the ending I was expecting lol
kermit_the_wrong's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Grief, and Death
testosteronipizza's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Wonderful narration and an engrossing plot. The reveal was unexpected but not unwanted. Emotional ending. Thoroughly enjoyed this one.
bravesirtoaster's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
bookwyrm55's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great take on a possession story. All of the characters are well defined, and the scares are real as Maragaret Willow races to unwind the mystery of what has taken control of 11 year old Natalie before it consumes her from within. Frustrated at each turn, the story winds through Catholic lore, spiritualism, and, in the end, much darker places.
There is a heat, and a hunger, that will not be satiated. There is very little chance of success. The imagery is stunning and oh-so-chilling with a young girl's life, and that of her would be savior, on the line.
I listened to the audiobook and was entranced by the articulate, precise narration of Gemma Amor. It was abolutely perfect for this story and lent it an air of reality that a less - elegant? - voice might not have managed.
Highly recommended, and having read several of the author's works in recent months, showing a range that is formidable.
There is a heat, and a hunger, that will not be satiated. There is very little chance of success. The imagery is stunning and oh-so-chilling with a young girl's life, and that of her would be savior, on the line.
I listened to the audiobook and was entranced by the articulate, precise narration of Gemma Amor. It was abolutely perfect for this story and lent it an air of reality that a less - elegant? - voice might not have managed.
Highly recommended, and having read several of the author's works in recent months, showing a range that is formidable.
charm_city_sinner's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
vishmi's review against another edition
4.0
This is undoubtedly a very short yet very compelling story.
A different take on a possession tale. I really really loved everything about the book, I feel amazed that so much information was packed into such a short novella.
A different take on a possession tale. I really really loved everything about the book, I feel amazed that so much information was packed into such a short novella.
mvenhuizen19's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting concept, not what I expected but happily surprised.
probably_reading_right_now's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was unable to get the ecopy of this book so I got it on audio and I’m glad I did! I really liked the narrator on this one and even though it was super short it was still a fun listen.