A review by kayleighosaur
The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The last 4 chapters of this book I reread probably about 5 times before I finally sat this book down and walked away from it. It takes a moment to settle. But once it does, the true horror of an already unsettling tale begins to take root and grips its icy hands around your throat full force. 

I’m always truly scared by novels where women will go through great lengths to be complacent members of their own lives until their are FORCED to become ACTIVE participants. And by that point… at what cost…

 In a similar vein as Come Closer this book is one that will live in my head for years to come.