Reviews - Gallows Hill | The StoryGraph

960 reviews for:

Gallows Hill

Darcy Coates

3.91 AVERAGE

gcircosta's review against another edition

4.0

3.75

jordane91's review

4.0

challenging dark emotional mysterious 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: Complicated

Darcy Coates’ Gallows Hill is a standout with its captivating writing style, something I’ve come to expect and love from her. The story follows Margot, who unexpectedly inherits her family’s sprawling vineyard, Gallows Hill, a place shrouded in eerie legends and a dark history. As Margot returns to the property, she begins uncovering its chilling secrets, including unsettling truths about her family’s past and the land’s haunting influence. Despite the escalating dangers, Margot’s resilience shines as she navigates the sinister forces around her. The ending did seem a little rushed to me but didn’t disappoint. The character development is strong, drawing you deeper into Margot’s journey, and the plot is meticulously crafted, filled with suspense and unexpected twists. Coates delivers yet another thrilling and satisfying story!

jennyhamel's review against another edition

4.0

Sometimes the horror genre can focus too much on scare tactics and lose sight of the story, but this one delivered a fantastic balance. It was a unique and interesting plot and I enjoyed it very much! The writing style isn’t strong, but the story makes up for it.

xbohemianqueenx's review against another edition

4.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

kkaatielee's review

4.0

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

torla's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

rachelann333's review against another edition

5.0

I've read most of Steven Kings novels, House of Leaves, and countless other horror novels, but this is hands down the scariest book I have ever read. I can't wait to read more from this author.