A review by kirkw1972
The Fifth Doll by Charlie N. Holmberg

4.0

This is such an unusual book and with an ending I really didn't see coming. When Matrona starts to open up her dolls strange things start happening. I won't spoil all but one of them includes all your past negative thoughts coming back at you in one giant wave of information. As someone with anxiety and depression trying to picture that happening was horrible. The first couple of reveals as she opens the dolls really made me think. 

I would have liked more details on Slava's backstory. When it finally comes towards the end it felt a bit rushed and not enough detail. I personally needed a little bit more to justify his actions. 

Other than that it builds beautifully, is very descriptive and a joy to read