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Shadows by Joan De La Haye

amethyst's review

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3.0

I'll give it 3 stars just because the creepy parts were good, but it was f*cked up...big time. Also since I would have liked some content warnings but didn't seen any before picking it up I'll do you a favor and list it:

tw // incest, rape, suicide, blood & gore

eli_nug17's review

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dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

ciannareider's review

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5.0

Outstanding.

Joan's novels are not for the faint of heart, these novels are dark and twisted. Once they get into your head, they stay there. If that's not for you, then avoid it.

But for the others like me, this novel lived up to everything I've read by this author and then some. Sarah, our main character, is mild and meek, and dealing with a crappy boyfriend and the sudden death of her father when things start to get even worse. She's seeing things. Terrible visions and hallucinations. No one believes her, and no one can help her.

Another dark and twisted story from Joan that left me following this roller coaster to the very end. Every time something happen, I was pulled in deeper. As you go down the rabbit hole, things just get more twisted in this book, and you can't look away.

This book is perfect for the Halloween season, and beyond if you are a lover of phycological horror, this author needs to be added to your TBR list. She's a master at this craft and I cannot wait to read more. Just blows your mind with how good it is and how well thought out this plot was. Everything ties back to something, and when you're faced with the true character of all the people in this novel, you may end up cheering for the villains!
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