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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Darcy Coates is quickly becoming an instant-buy author of mine; so far nothing has disappointed me!
This book was just enough creepy vibes for a quick easy read. It was really entertaining and I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters. The Stitcher is such an interesting character to me and I wonder if the inspiration comes from a real-world urban legend or creepy pasta.
Finished: 05/23/2025
Darcy Coates is quickly becoming an instant-buy author of mine; so far nothing has disappointed me!
This book was just enough creepy vibes for a quick easy read. It was really entertaining and I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters. The Stitcher is such an interesting character to me and I wonder if the inspiration comes from a real-world urban legend or creepy pasta.
Finished: 05/23/2025
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I’m starting to really enjoy Darcy Coates’ work and I’m glad the one that really hooked me was her YA novel. I didn’t even realize it was YA until I came across reviews elsewhere about the book. I should have known by the teenaged cast, however it’s similar in that regard to IT. That’s kind of where the similarities end. I have seen folks say it’s like Stranger Things, however the only similarity is the antagonist and that’s all. It is a fast paced novel with very little character development, which is fine if you want something you can fly through and yet still enjoy. All I know is that this is now my gateway into reading more of her work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Blood
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-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:
Complicated
This is the first book I've read and finishe in over 2 months, and it's perfect horrifying story, with perfectly built and fleshed out characters, as well as a small little town to accompany the absolute madness that is this book is just what I needed for me to get out of my reading slump. 5/5 would recommend to anyone looking for a gory thriller, with interesting characters and lore.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Storytelling/Plot: 7/ 10
Writing Style: 7/10
Characters: 6/ 10
Emotional Impact: 2/ 10
Enjoyment/Engagement: 8/10