4.09 AVERAGE


This book takes place immediately where Voices in the Snow ends.
Clare and Dorran are relishing in the quietness of Winterbourne Hall.
Riding the slight victory that they had at the end of book 1, but trying to secure the house from the hollow ones.
They’re also running low on supplies, which is worrisome. When, finally, Beth makes contact through the radio. After so long, Clare had gotten in touch with Beth. Just like a normal older sister would, Beth’s main concern is making sure Clare is safe.
Clare lets her know where she is and that she has been with Dorran this whole time. Beth lets her know she’s in her bunker, but her generator is down. The hollows also like the radios noise and it attracts them to her bunker.
Clare immediately wants to bring Beth back to Winterbourne Hall with them, but Beth says no, she wants Clare to worry about herself and stay safe.
Dorran and Clare decide that they’ll try and bring Beth to Winterbourne, but they don’t know how long it’ll take them to prepare for this. However, when a very distressed call comes in from Beth, telling them she’s running out of oxygen, they decide their plans need to change.
They decide to leave the comfort and “safeness” of Winterbourne Hall to go and save Beth. This journey will not be easy, but it’s life or death for Beth.

Wow, wow, wow! This was such a great second book. I loved the first book so much and couldn’t wait to get my grubby little hands on this one.
Well, now I can’t wait for books 3 & 4.
I’ve told you once and I’ll tell you again, I am not a fan of apocalyptic horror, I never find it scary or that interesting. But jeeze, this book keeps me on my toes the whole time.
Every twist and turn I never see coming and it throws me for a loop.
Once again, I love Clare and Dorran. They’re relationship is so pure and sweet. I know some might not love the romance aspect in this story, but it really makes me love the story so much more. There’s something about seeing two people love each other and try to overcome such a horrific experience together.
It does make me nervous at every corner thinking one of them might die, but it keeps me reading to find out because I need to know!
You actually find out more about the hollow ones and the origin of them, which I found fascinating, if not a little more complex (for my little brain) and not what I was expecting. The ending....I need the next book now.
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beckylouise2904's review

4.0

Thoroughly enjoyable, a somewhat different feel to the first which was more gothic horror whereas the plot has taken a turn and this is a bit more sci-fi horror. I'm really enjoying it aside from the cliffhanger ending so make sure you have the next book to hand!
adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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apmardaga's review

3.5
adventurous dark emotional 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
medium-paced
dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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annarella's review

4.0

A creppy and well written novel. full of twists and turns.
It's the first story I read by this author and won't surely be the last.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
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emansbookshelf101's review

5.0

Wow wow wow, this book keept me on my feet until the last word.
I was on the run with Clare and Dorran the whole time.
Thank you Darcy Coates this one is awesome
adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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: Complicated

I was looking forward to a good old ghost story not a romance. Meh.