A review by kota19
This Is Where We Talk Things Out by Caitlin Marceau

5.0

While Sylvie had a bad habit of extending poison ivy disguised as olive branches, Miller had a worse habit of accepting them.

After Miller's father died, her estranged mother, Sylvie, began reaching out to try to mend their relationship. Although Miller was initially hesitant, she eventually agrees to a weekend getaway in a cabin with Sylvie -- if only to get her mother off her back about trying to reconnect. Unfortunately, as a storm rages outside, things take a turn for the dark after they reach their destination.

This novella is just under 100 pages, but it packs a punch in that short length. It's relatable to anyone who has a complicated, distant relationship with a family member and the secluded cabin during a snowstorm setting is downright terrifying. Despite being a short read, the tension in this book builds and builds to an eerie and unexpected twist with a satisfying conclusion.