Reviews

The Watchers by A.M. Shine

kendallm21's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I loved the mix of folklore and spooky aspects. I think this was definitely different than other horror/ thriller books I’ve read and I think audiobook is the way to go. Having a narrator with an irish accent to set the scene was really nice. Some aspects didn’t add up for me and made me frustrated.

How is it that Mina and the rest were able to make it to the coop during the day but they can’t go back the same way and get out? Is it because where they ventured in isn’t safe either? or that they can’t find their way back? This aspect confused me a bit. I was also so mad that Daniel died the way he did because he literally had the information that these things can copy the humans faces… like come on boy you know John has been dead for DAYS. There would be no way he would be alive in the woods; it felt both really dumb and in character cause he’s very kind and probably not in the right mind but UGH. Also so called it that Madeline was not human. Interesting that they can talk then and choose not to? or maybe it’s just only the more adaptable advanced ones that can go out in the light.

I loved this ending and I am looking forward to the next book coming out in October.

hsbean's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

scotteabbott's review against another edition

5.0

Appreciated the blend of Irish lore with gothic horror, it felt like an Irish version of an Edgar Allen Poe story. It grabbed me from the beginning and made me want to keep going to find out what would happen next. Good blend of mysterious questions raised and then answered.

rhiwills's review against another edition

Not a representation of the book, just a personal choice due to the content. 

jesikakaley's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

alirenreads's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

amanda_m_harwood's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.0

This was pretty good! It had its spook factor. I know there is a movie out based on this book, but I don't know if I want to watch it after reading this novel, I would be afraid of the movie not being as good. I loved the mythology and the setting. Original. Each character was relatable.

ebodi8pg's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

lylie_van_bell's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

Me re gustó, la vaga descripción de los vigilantes hizo que me imaginara lo peor, lo que lo hace un buen horror a mi parecer. Me mantuvo muy enganchada y se lee rápido. 
Para mí, varias cosas fueron muy predecibles y unas pocas, no tanto.
Con la última oración me quedé como LPM, lo bueno es que ya salió el segundo libro. Espero que me de más respuestas que preguntas.

jaexstitch's review against another edition

slow-paced

1.0