A review by nicole_bookmarked
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

dark mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

So, I read The God of the Woods by Liz Moore because, well, #BookstagramMadeMeDoIt. And wow, what a ride! The story kicks off at Camp Emerson in 1975, with a missing girl and quickly spirals into a tangled web of drama, secrets, and more missing people. Think soap opera but at summer camp—seriously, the drama is intense!

The characters are a mixed bag—Louise, the head counselor, has her hands full with an alcoholic mom and an abusive fiancé; Tracy, the lovestruck teen; Alice, the grieving mom drinking too much and popping pills; and then there’s Barbara, who’s basically the camp rebel sneaking out every night. And that’s just scratching the surface!

The mystery unfolds with a perfect blend of slow burn and page-turner. Every chapter has you suspecting someone new, and just when you think you’ve figured it out, bam! Another twist. Sure, some of the characters could’ve been more likable (or at least more interesting), but the plot keeps you hooked until the very end.

Overall, it’s a solid 4 stars from me. If you love camp stories, multiple perspectives, and a good whodunit with plenty of drama, you’ll enjoy this one.