A review by stuckpuppy
The Retreat by Sarah Pearse

challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

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

2.75

While the story has potential, I found it very slow. A lot of unnecessary details that made the book longer. I really wanted to love this book. Almost DNF-ed.