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thecurseofchris's review against another edition
4.0
I was interested in this book mainly because it takes place in West Virginia. From the description, it seemed like the book would be a generic mystery/thriller with a dash of horror, but the latter portion of the book really twisted my expectations into something much more unique. The writing is very simple and easy to read, but I found some of the dialogue to be a little substandard. However, there is much more to like about this book than there is to dislike, and I'm very glad to have read it.
hufflemelpufflemel's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED this book. One of my favorite reads of the year so far
ains_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
3.0
lizbutcher's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
deedralapray's review against another edition
4.0
I knew it had been a long time when I got the pop up message from Goodreads, "New phone. Who dis?" I can seriously kiss my reading goal for 2021 goodbye.
This one was pretty good. Plot twist at the end that I was totally not expecting. Gotta love that. This one had some triggers for me, and I almost didn't finish it, but I'm glad I did.
Thanks, libro.fm for another great listen!
This one was pretty good. Plot twist at the end that I was totally not expecting. Gotta love that. This one had some triggers for me, and I almost didn't finish it, but I'm glad I did.
Thanks, libro.fm for another great listen!
bookguyinva2022's review against another edition
5.0
Holy cow was that nightmare inducing. The story, not the book. I'm still processing what happened but even in my wildest days of driving a cab in Morgantown did I picture this. Not really a spoiler, but.......Jane goes to WVU so lets GOOOO Mountaineers!!!
starrwad's review against another edition
5.0
Omg! This was so good.
1. WEST VIRGINIA (a state I love--or at least the towns I know)
2. A cult!
3. Metalhead kid who doesn't fit in
4. Anxiety kid
5. Genius kid who doesn't fit in
6. Addiction issues
7. SERIAL KILLER STUFF
8. A GREAT TWIST
9. Creepy/gothic feel
I was *pleasantly* surprised by this one. I thought I saw the bad guy from the very beginning and that the end was terribly predictable--kudos to the author for tricking the hell out of me. Did not see that twist coming.
Rich characters, rich setting. Loved, loved this one.
A huge thanks to the author, @DreamscapeMedia, and NetGalley for an audiobook ARC.
1. WEST VIRGINIA (a state I love--or at least the towns I know)
2. A cult!
3. Metalhead kid who doesn't fit in
4. Anxiety kid
5. Genius kid who doesn't fit in
6. Addiction issues
7. SERIAL KILLER STUFF
8. A GREAT TWIST
9. Creepy/gothic feel
I was *pleasantly* surprised by this one. I thought I saw the bad guy from the very beginning and that the end was terribly predictable--kudos to the author for tricking the hell out of me. Did not see that twist coming.
Rich characters, rich setting. Loved, loved this one.
A huge thanks to the author, @DreamscapeMedia, and NetGalley for an audiobook ARC.
di_the_reader's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't want to put this one down, even during the beginning when it was slow starting. It was slow and intriguing at the same time. This was a whodunit where I didn't expect the true culprit at all. I appreciate the rec from my friend Res and I kick myself that I didn't pick it up sooner.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Gore
audiblybooked's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
3.5 stars rounded up because of how much I enjoyed the character of Otis.
This is a story of the teenage children of a convicted serial killer who want to somehow prove their father is innocent.
I wish there would have been more of Otis and the friendship between the 3 teens. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, especially Otis' character and only wish there would have been a bit more character development.
This is a story of the teenage children of a convicted serial killer who want to somehow prove their father is innocent.
I wish there would have been more of Otis and the friendship between the 3 teens. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, especially Otis' character and only wish there would have been a bit more character development.
jamieqwv's review against another edition
4.0
Being a native WV gal I felt I HAD to read this book. I almost gave myself whiplash when they said at Shady Spring High School within the first 2 minutes of the book.. seeing as I am a Shady Spring Alum. But I mean give me a book with serial killers, cults, one bad Mawmaw and then throw me in some opioid epidemic and I’m definitely sold. The book had was a fast paced thriller. At times I’d call it creepy. The ending left me with a couple questions I didn’t feel that really fit. I wish there was more developing at the end with Fred Perkins too. Overall, I enjoyed the book. Thank you to NetGalley for my arc in exchange for my honest review.