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Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I went into Blue Sisters really wanting to love it, and while there were moments that truly resonated with me, I ended up with some mixed feelings.
Let’s start with the positives—because when this book hit its stride, it really worked. The beginning drew me in right away. I found myself fully invested in the characters, curious to see where their stories would lead. Each of the sisters had their own distinct personalities and journeys, and by the end, I felt like they were right where they should be. The last few chapters made me my eyes water and I loved the epilogue—it wrapped everything up beautifully, leaving me feeling satisfied.
Character-wise, Bonnie Blue definitely was the hightlight. Her less confrontational personality made her to be my favorite among the sisters.
That said, the pacing was slow, and at times, the story felt bogged down by the sheer amount of sister and family drama. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good family dynamic, but this one had a lot of it. Maybe a bit too much, to the point where some scenes felt repetitive. It’s one of those books where I wanted to skip ahead at certain points just to see how it all resolved.
Overall, while I didn’t love Blue Sisters as much as I hoped, there were definitely moments that pulled me in emotionally, and the character development was solid. If you’re into slower-paced stories with lots of family drama, this one might be more up your alley!
Let’s start with the positives—because when this book hit its stride, it really worked. The beginning drew me in right away. I found myself fully invested in the characters, curious to see where their stories would lead. Each of the sisters had their own distinct personalities and journeys, and by the end, I felt like they were right where they should be. The last few chapters made me my eyes water and I loved the epilogue—it wrapped everything up beautifully, leaving me feeling satisfied.
Character-wise, Bonnie Blue definitely was the hightlight. Her less confrontational personality made her to be my favorite among the sisters.
That said, the pacing was slow, and at times, the story felt bogged down by the sheer amount of sister and family drama. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good family dynamic, but this one had a lot of it. Maybe a bit too much, to the point where some scenes felt repetitive. It’s one of those books where I wanted to skip ahead at certain points just to see how it all resolved.
Overall, while I didn’t love Blue Sisters as much as I hoped, there were definitely moments that pulled me in emotionally, and the character development was solid. If you’re into slower-paced stories with lots of family drama, this one might be more up your alley!
Looking After The Ashes by Kopi Soh
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
When I read the synopsis, I heard my mom. When I read the preface and the first pages, I knew this one is for me.
A little bit about myself because it fits with this book a little. My parents are from a small county called Brunei (you may be going where in the world is that and I'll just say it's very far away from Canada) so my parents grew up with Malaysian culture integrated into their lives. All of these random sounding superstitions were then passed on to me as they told me about their time growing up. So I was very surprised to see all of the old wives tales and taboos captured in this book because no one really talked about them. And what's even better, Kopi captured it all perfectly.
Looking After the Ashes is a funny read pierced with some supernatural events and a few sad moments as well. This was a culture rich book filled with uncommon superstitions and captivating stories about growing up in a Taoist influenced Peranakan family. Some of them I've been told before while others were fun to discover.
We learn about what happens when you point at the moon, the ghost people who play at the playgrounds at the night, and the evil spirits that want your soul. And were there many evil spirits trying to take souls.
I was surprised to see words like Angkong hoo appear and described. And while the old wives tale is the focus, I'm so glad that Kopi included as much as she can about growing up. The food - specifically the desserts of red tortoise cake and kau chan kuihmade are my absolute favorite things to eat - made my jaw drop at being mentioned. The traditions, from weddings to funerals were detailed and things I've experienced. It was just perfect.
While the pacing was excellent I did find some of the stories to end abruptly where I was looking for a more of a wrap up. I wanted more like the greedy monster I am 😂
Overall, if you want to dive into a Malaysian read pick this up. You'll find a world different from your own and I think you'll have fun reading it.
A little bit about myself because it fits with this book a little. My parents are from a small county called Brunei (you may be going where in the world is that and I'll just say it's very far away from Canada) so my parents grew up with Malaysian culture integrated into their lives. All of these random sounding superstitions were then passed on to me as they told me about their time growing up. So I was very surprised to see all of the old wives tales and taboos captured in this book because no one really talked about them. And what's even better, Kopi captured it all perfectly.
Looking After the Ashes is a funny read pierced with some supernatural events and a few sad moments as well. This was a culture rich book filled with uncommon superstitions and captivating stories about growing up in a Taoist influenced Peranakan family. Some of them I've been told before while others were fun to discover.
We learn about what happens when you point at the moon, the ghost people who play at the playgrounds at the night, and the evil spirits that want your soul. And were there many evil spirits trying to take souls.
I was surprised to see words like Angkong hoo appear and described. And while the old wives tale is the focus, I'm so glad that Kopi included as much as she can about growing up. The food - specifically the desserts of red tortoise cake and kau chan kuihmade are my absolute favorite things to eat - made my jaw drop at being mentioned. The traditions, from weddings to funerals were detailed and things I've experienced. It was just perfect.
While the pacing was excellent I did find some of the stories to end abruptly where I was looking for a more of a wrap up. I wanted more like the greedy monster I am 😂
Overall, if you want to dive into a Malaysian read pick this up. You'll find a world different from your own and I think you'll have fun reading it.
Secrets in the Water by Alice Fitzpatrick
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A cozy mystery with low stakes and a milder plot is what I need sometimes and Secrets in the Water was it. However, I wanted more story to it for it to be a great mystery read.
Right from the start, Alice captured this tight-knit town of Meredith Island with some lovely characters. It was a strong opening and got me in the mood for this mystery novel. The characters in this book is the highlight for me and I really liked their interactions with one another. The protectiveness the Islanders had for their own was beautiful and it felt like I was engulfed in family. I also really liked Kate and Siobhan's friendship. It felt very natural and I love how they contrast each other so well.
While I loved the characters and the atmosphere, the story is on the weaker side. There wasn’t much of it and I found the events and information to be repetitive. For the information discovered, it felt too loose and there wasn't a lot. I wasn't a fan on how things were tied together essentially. I think the storyline was just missing more depth to it and if that was improved this would have been a solid read.
One thing I did like about how the story was told is it reminded me of the old Cold Case TV show where it gives flashback to the younger days of the Islanders. With this, the descriptive nature given to Meredith Island and the atmosphere were excellent.
Overall, the characters in Secrets in the Water won me over but I wanted more story. I'd recommend this to anyone who's looking for a cozy and lighter read. I do think if you're looking into starting reading mystery, this would be a grear place to start as well.
Right from the start, Alice captured this tight-knit town of Meredith Island with some lovely characters. It was a strong opening and got me in the mood for this mystery novel. The characters in this book is the highlight for me and I really liked their interactions with one another. The protectiveness the Islanders had for their own was beautiful and it felt like I was engulfed in family. I also really liked Kate and Siobhan's friendship. It felt very natural and I love how they contrast each other so well.
While I loved the characters and the atmosphere, the story is on the weaker side. There wasn’t much of it and I found the events and information to be repetitive. For the information discovered, it felt too loose and there wasn't a lot. I wasn't a fan on how things were tied together essentially. I think the storyline was just missing more depth to it and if that was improved this would have been a solid read.
One thing I did like about how the story was told is it reminded me of the old Cold Case TV show where it gives flashback to the younger days of the Islanders. With this, the descriptive nature given to Meredith Island and the atmosphere were excellent.
Overall, the characters in Secrets in the Water won me over but I wanted more story. I'd recommend this to anyone who's looking for a cozy and lighter read. I do think if you're looking into starting reading mystery, this would be a grear place to start as well.
Morning Star by Pierce Brown
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I went on a journey with this series and it wrapped up with this finale and it was perfect.
Morning Star took a 180 turn from Golden Son. I'm not talking about a ligbt defeat, I'm talking about total character destruction. I was stressing through the whole book and I panicked for at least half of it. This was an event to get through and I loved every second.
This series is a perfect example of a character and plot based story. There were strategies behind our characters actions, high stakes with high risks, and phenomenal character development. It's fascinating to me how Red Rising felt like a completely different story when it comes to the last two books in this trilogy. Red Rising was the intro - still a great read - but Golden Son and Morning Star is where the meat is at and ranks so much higher than Red Rising. This is a series that gets better and better. Well written, and well paced.
As for the characters themselves, this was where I was screaming. I loved them. They're all so well made that they felt real. The growth in them is stunning and mind blowing from where they started from in Red Rising to who they are now. Perfection.
I of course love Servo and his relationship with Darrow is one of my favorite things. They brought much needed humor to this dark read and I needed it to survive. We meet new characters as well and I really liked how they turned out. Our old friends made their appearances and some of them broke my heart (oh Roque and gently giant Ragnar). Victra and Mustang had their moments, especially Mustang. She killed it with her intelligence and I'd follow her anywhere. Did I feel intense dislike to our antagonists? Absolutely. But that just shows how well crafted they are. And we can't forget our main character Darrow. Without him, we wouldn't have had this story and his growth was one of the strongest out of all of them.
In the end, I got goosebumps as I read the last pages and felt a deep satisfaction with how it wrapped up. I know there are a few more books after this but as it is with how this trilogy is currently, I think it was an amazing adventure that will stick with me for a while.
Morning Star took a 180 turn from Golden Son. I'm not talking about a ligbt defeat, I'm talking about total character destruction. I was stressing through the whole book and I panicked for at least half of it. This was an event to get through and I loved every second.
This series is a perfect example of a character and plot based story. There were strategies behind our characters actions, high stakes with high risks, and phenomenal character development. It's fascinating to me how Red Rising felt like a completely different story when it comes to the last two books in this trilogy. Red Rising was the intro - still a great read - but Golden Son and Morning Star is where the meat is at and ranks so much higher than Red Rising. This is a series that gets better and better. Well written, and well paced.
As for the characters themselves, this was where I was screaming. I loved them. They're all so well made that they felt real. The growth in them is stunning and mind blowing from where they started from in Red Rising to who they are now. Perfection.
I of course love Servo and his relationship with Darrow is one of my favorite things. They brought much needed humor to this dark read and I needed it to survive. We meet new characters as well and I really liked how they turned out. Our old friends made their appearances and some of them broke my heart (oh Roque and gently giant Ragnar). Victra and Mustang had their moments, especially Mustang. She killed it with her intelligence and I'd follow her anywhere. Did I feel intense dislike to our antagonists? Absolutely. But that just shows how well crafted they are. And we can't forget our main character Darrow. Without him, we wouldn't have had this story and his growth was one of the strongest out of all of them.
In the end, I got goosebumps as I read the last pages and felt a deep satisfaction with how it wrapped up. I know there are a few more books after this but as it is with how this trilogy is currently, I think it was an amazing adventure that will stick with me for a while.
Golden Son by Pierce Brown
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Over the years, I've read many trilogies and a common occurrence to me is, the second book in the series tends to be weaker. However with Golden Son, that was not the case. Instead, it was a steady pace of events that built an empire of a story that easily dominated any sci-fi/dystopian book out there. It wasn’t just good, it was a master piece written by a very talented author. I now understand why many readers have said Golden Son is their favorite.
So why was it good? Let's start with the plot and pacing. It was non stop action. Right off the bat, it was intense and detailed violence. There is no catching your breath, we're thrown right in and it was a wild ride. It was descriptive and the layers created were thick. I was easily drawn into the story and found myself emotional through many parts. Great writing.
As for the characters, how can you not love our main character Darrow. He had tremendous growth and I loved seeing his battle against his end goal and his morals. I enjoyed seeing how his interactions with characters effected not only the relationship but the story line as well. It was very well tied together creating a successful story and character based read. And of course, Servo and his Howlers will forever be one of my favorites. It's funny to me how much I missed him.
To put it simply, I fell in love with this book easily. The PANIC I felt at certain parts along with the eye watering moments made this memorable. With this, the ending had me screaming and I can not wait to continue to the last book in this trilogy. So, so good and I highly recommend this series to those who are looking for an adventurous read filled with strategy, unpredictable twists and unique characters.
So why was it good? Let's start with the plot and pacing. It was non stop action. Right off the bat, it was intense and detailed violence. There is no catching your breath, we're thrown right in and it was a wild ride. It was descriptive and the layers created were thick. I was easily drawn into the story and found myself emotional through many parts. Great writing.
As for the characters, how can you not love our main character Darrow. He had tremendous growth and I loved seeing his battle against his end goal and his morals. I enjoyed seeing how his interactions with characters effected not only the relationship but the story line as well. It was very well tied together creating a successful story and character based read. And of course, Servo and his Howlers will forever be one of my favorites. It's funny to me how much I missed him.
To put it simply, I fell in love with this book easily. The PANIC I felt at certain parts along with the eye watering moments made this memorable. With this, the ending had me screaming and I can not wait to continue to the last book in this trilogy. So, so good and I highly recommend this series to those who are looking for an adventurous read filled with strategy, unpredictable twists and unique characters.
The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This review is going to be me fangirling hard. Let’s begin.
You know when you pick up a book by an author you love, and you just know you're in for a fun read? The Grandest Game was that book for me. I knew it would be great, and it did not disappoint.
It’s amazing how Jennifer planned so far in advance, not only creating The Inheritance Games series but also tying pieces from that series into this one. The connections were unfathomable, and I loved it. It’s one thing to think so far ahead, and another to make all the pieces fit seamlessly.
Some books make you love the characters so much that all review considerations go out the window. Wherever the Hawthorne brothers and Avery are involved, my heart leads. I love them, and that has not diminished. Grayson, I’m ready for your story to keep unfolding!
In The Grandest Game, we’re introduced to new characters alongside familiar ones, and they were all well written. Each has their quirks, and the chemistry between them was excellent.
Told from three different POVs, we’re tossed into puzzles and riddles with the main characters, and it was fun trying to solve them. The puzzles kept me engaged throughout.
I enjoyed the references to Jennifer's previous books and felt giddy throughout the read. I always appreciate a YA novel that’s a shorter read, and while this one has high stakes, it still felt relatively light.
Overall, I love this book. It was adventurous, creative, and fun. Jennifer makes all three POVs feel urgent, pulling me to read faster because I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. I reunited with some of my favorite characters and met new ones. The tension and mystery were perfect, and the pacing was spot on. A perfect read.
You know when you pick up a book by an author you love, and you just know you're in for a fun read? The Grandest Game was that book for me. I knew it would be great, and it did not disappoint.
It’s amazing how Jennifer planned so far in advance, not only creating The Inheritance Games series but also tying pieces from that series into this one. The connections were unfathomable, and I loved it. It’s one thing to think so far ahead, and another to make all the pieces fit seamlessly.
Some books make you love the characters so much that all review considerations go out the window. Wherever the Hawthorne brothers and Avery are involved, my heart leads. I love them, and that has not diminished. Grayson, I’m ready for your story to keep unfolding!
In The Grandest Game, we’re introduced to new characters alongside familiar ones, and they were all well written. Each has their quirks, and the chemistry between them was excellent.
Told from three different POVs, we’re tossed into puzzles and riddles with the main characters, and it was fun trying to solve them. The puzzles kept me engaged throughout.
I enjoyed the references to Jennifer's previous books and felt giddy throughout the read. I always appreciate a YA novel that’s a shorter read, and while this one has high stakes, it still felt relatively light.
Overall, I love this book. It was adventurous, creative, and fun. Jennifer makes all three POVs feel urgent, pulling me to read faster because I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. I reunited with some of my favorite characters and met new ones. The tension and mystery were perfect, and the pacing was spot on. A perfect read.
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Wedding People by Alison Espach was a total cover buy for me, and I'm thrilled to say that the story inside was just as delightful as the packaging promised.
First off, the characters, plot, and pacing were all spot-on. I was completely absorbed, feeling like I was right there with the characters, experiencing every event alongside them. Espach did an incredible job of making everything feel so vivid and real. It was fun to watch our main character grow into a confident and independent woman and I loved the vulnerability she showed through the whole process. I will say, don't expect our main character to be a bride just based off of the title, she's very far away from that but you'll see how the story unfolds if you decide to give this a read.
Now, I can't decide if comparing a book to a Hallmark movie is a compliment or not, but for this one, it absolutely is! I could totally see this story playing out on screen, and I'd watch it. The book is a funny, contemporary read that delivers meaningful themes, including mental health and suicide, which are handled with a surprising lightness that doesn’t detract from their importance. In a way, it was a strange book but really enjoyable.
And the ending was perfect. The only way I can compare it to is that bittersweet feeling you get at the end of a vacation when you’ve spent time with strangers, bonded, and then have to say goodbye. The book nailed that emotional moment beautifully and I think it wrapped it up nicely that way.
By the end of this book, I was satisfied with this book and very happy with the ending our main character recieved.
First off, the characters, plot, and pacing were all spot-on. I was completely absorbed, feeling like I was right there with the characters, experiencing every event alongside them. Espach did an incredible job of making everything feel so vivid and real. It was fun to watch our main character grow into a confident and independent woman and I loved the vulnerability she showed through the whole process. I will say, don't expect our main character to be a bride just based off of the title, she's very far away from that but you'll see how the story unfolds if you decide to give this a read.
Now, I can't decide if comparing a book to a Hallmark movie is a compliment or not, but for this one, it absolutely is! I could totally see this story playing out on screen, and I'd watch it. The book is a funny, contemporary read that delivers meaningful themes, including mental health and suicide, which are handled with a surprising lightness that doesn’t detract from their importance. In a way, it was a strange book but really enjoyable.
And the ending was perfect. The only way I can compare it to is that bittersweet feeling you get at the end of a vacation when you’ve spent time with strangers, bonded, and then have to say goodbye. The book nailed that emotional moment beautifully and I think it wrapped it up nicely that way.
By the end of this book, I was satisfied with this book and very happy with the ending our main character recieved.
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Red Rising is an adventurous, dark and tense book that follows a similar plot you would expect in a dystopian read. You have essentially your chosen one, a plot for overthrowing an unfair system, and an epic journey to basically infiltrating the higher ups to fight for freedom.
While that is the basic plot, what Red Rising did that elevated the generic timeline is by being very well-written and thought out. The strategy and layers behind the actions of our main character is memorable. The details written into this book made it come to life. The sharp and blunt sentences used really punches you emotional to the point where you now become invested.
There's always a point in the book where it fully catches your attention and the end of the first section did it for me. As the story progresses, it got better and better. At the end I was silently screaming at no one because I was stressed out for our main character. Great world and character building.
The only thing where I was struggling a bit was the quick info dump in the beginning of the book. It took me a while to get into it as well and I was worried that I may end up disliking it. I am glad to say, that was not the case.
It has been a while where I've read a Dystopian sci-fi series and Red Rising has so far hit the spot. I can't wait to read Golden Son because I had so many of you tell me that that was your favorite one out of the entire series. I'm very excited.
While that is the basic plot, what Red Rising did that elevated the generic timeline is by being very well-written and thought out. The strategy and layers behind the actions of our main character is memorable. The details written into this book made it come to life. The sharp and blunt sentences used really punches you emotional to the point where you now become invested.
There's always a point in the book where it fully catches your attention and the end of the first section did it for me. As the story progresses, it got better and better. At the end I was silently screaming at no one because I was stressed out for our main character. Great world and character building.
The only thing where I was struggling a bit was the quick info dump in the beginning of the book. It took me a while to get into it as well and I was worried that I may end up disliking it. I am glad to say, that was not the case.
It has been a while where I've read a Dystopian sci-fi series and Red Rising has so far hit the spot. I can't wait to read Golden Son because I had so many of you tell me that that was your favorite one out of the entire series. I'm very excited.
Weyward by Emilia Hart
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Sometimes, a book cover catches your eye, and you hope the story inside lives up to it. Weyward by Emilia Hart does exactly that—delivering an extraordinary tale that matches its stunning cover.
What really stood out to me was how beautifully the three different points of view intertwined. We follow three generations of women, each facing their own challenges and connections to nature. The way these stories come together is both satisfying and powerful.
The atmosphere Emilia creates is vivid and immersive, pulling you into the world of these women. The character growth is also strong; you can really feel the transformation each one undergoes as the story progresses. And there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of seeing everyone get exactly what they deserve by the end.
That said, it did take me a while to get fully into the book. There were some parts where I found myself feeling frustrated—mostly because the writing was so strong that it really made me feel for the characters and their struggles.
Overall, Weyward is a beautifully crafted story that’s well worth the read, especially if you appreciate deep character development and a touch of magic in your fiction.
What really stood out to me was how beautifully the three different points of view intertwined. We follow three generations of women, each facing their own challenges and connections to nature. The way these stories come together is both satisfying and powerful.
The atmosphere Emilia creates is vivid and immersive, pulling you into the world of these women. The character growth is also strong; you can really feel the transformation each one undergoes as the story progresses. And there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of seeing everyone get exactly what they deserve by the end.
That said, it did take me a while to get fully into the book. There were some parts where I found myself feeling frustrated—mostly because the writing was so strong that it really made me feel for the characters and their struggles.
Overall, Weyward is a beautifully crafted story that’s well worth the read, especially if you appreciate deep character development and a touch of magic in your fiction.
Satellite Image by Michelle Berry
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It's been a while where I've read a thriller and suspense kind of book and Satellite Image hit the spot.
Satellite Image by Michelle Berry comes out October 15, 2024 and I think if you're looking for a descriptive book that may make you a little jumpy when you go out into your own backyard in the middle of the night, then I highly recommend giving this a read.
From the start, it was a very strong opening. Michelle crafted a really detailed scene that I was able to picture everything clearly and from that moment on, I was hooked. I think it's an impressive skillset to be able to create such unease through words. When I let my dog out for his last potty break of the night, I did find myself encouraging him to come in faster so I could keep the darkness out 😂 extremely well written.
Because of how descriptive it is, I think it was successful in creating the suspense through the book. Every time a section ended, there was just enough for me keep up my interest. It made me want more. With this, the ending wrapped up nicely but I always feel like with thriller/suspense reads I'll never be fully satisfied but this came close.
Whenever I see those reactions to how a horror or thriller book can "scare" the reader, I think this would be a great example. With strong writing and details, this book managed to create a mental picture of events that made me feel nervous throughout the read. And when I did end up closing the book, that unease continued to follow me because that nervous feeling was memorable and applicable to my surroundings.
In summary, a great thriller and suspense read.
Satellite Image by Michelle Berry comes out October 15, 2024 and I think if you're looking for a descriptive book that may make you a little jumpy when you go out into your own backyard in the middle of the night, then I highly recommend giving this a read.
From the start, it was a very strong opening. Michelle crafted a really detailed scene that I was able to picture everything clearly and from that moment on, I was hooked. I think it's an impressive skillset to be able to create such unease through words. When I let my dog out for his last potty break of the night, I did find myself encouraging him to come in faster so I could keep the darkness out 😂 extremely well written.
Because of how descriptive it is, I think it was successful in creating the suspense through the book. Every time a section ended, there was just enough for me keep up my interest. It made me want more. With this, the ending wrapped up nicely but I always feel like with thriller/suspense reads I'll never be fully satisfied but this came close.
Whenever I see those reactions to how a horror or thriller book can "scare" the reader, I think this would be a great example. With strong writing and details, this book managed to create a mental picture of events that made me feel nervous throughout the read. And when I did end up closing the book, that unease continued to follow me because that nervous feeling was memorable and applicable to my surroundings.
In summary, a great thriller and suspense read.