A review by downtown_kb
Hemlock by Kiersten Modglin

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Maggie is back in her home town after 13 years as a new homeowner. Unfortunately things start to get messy right away. Her ex happens to be her new neighbor and strange things are happening in her new house at night. 

New to me author and I doubt it will be my last read by them. This is told in dual timelines with flashbacks into the past in one chapter and present day in the next. There is a love triangle so this romance packs a good amount of angst. Childhood friends to lovers, fake dating a bit as well. The dual timelines of course adds to the suspense as what happened 13 years ago unravels along with the current events in the house.

I found this book very addictive and had a great time reading it. Not too much angst and not too many "tricks of the trade" to annoy the reader. Just a very addicting book that kept me guessing and then changing my guesses with every new reveal.

The last 20% did start to feel a little drawn out and also a little rushed all at the same time? But not too badly and I was satisfied with the answer to all the questions and the HEA.

Great audio by Brittany Pressley.
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