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liz1004's review
4.0
OK, that was one of the scariest books I've ever read and it was YA! I absolutely loved it.
candacerobinsonauthor's review
I have loved Liggett’s writing in all the books I’ve read by her. And what she does best, is write well-rounded characters!
Clay was such a relatable character and he was going through a lot. Sometimes I didn’t know if he was crazy or what was going on! And I loved that!
I also liked the thing going on between him and Ali but I felt their relationship was a little underdeveloped. I would have liked to have seen more scenes between them with deeper conversations or even flashbacks!
Other than that, I loved all the weirdness, the twists, and the ending! I can’t wait to read more books by this author!
Clay was such a relatable character and he was going through a lot. Sometimes I didn’t know if he was crazy or what was going on! And I loved that!
I also liked the thing going on between him and Ali but I felt their relationship was a little underdeveloped. I would have liked to have seen more scenes between them with deeper conversations or even flashbacks!
Other than that, I loved all the weirdness, the twists, and the ending! I can’t wait to read more books by this author!
exorcismemily's review against another edition
5.0
"People call this God's country, but you can't have God without the devil."
I LOVED THIS BOOK. The Last Harvest was my introduction to Kim Liggett, and it was so good. I ordered this book when it was nominated for a 2017 Stoker Award, and it ended up winning!
This is a YA horror novel, and most of the others I've read have not really gone into full-out creepy territory like this one did. I felt like it was an excellent blend of teen drama and unsettling horror, and I imagine that's probably a difficult line to walk.
The Last Harvest freaked me the hell out, and that's always such a nice treat. The imagery in this book is disturbing, and I'm dying for a movie or TV show. I kept thinking I had everything figured out, and then something else unexpected would happen. I loved that so many characters were vying for the main characters' trust, and it was difficult to choose who to believe. It was such a fun read, and I liked how everything turned out. It was woven together well, and it wrapped up in a way that made sense.
There are some animal things I didn't love in The Last Harvest, which sometimes leads me to giving up on a book. However, Kim Liggett does not write this content in a graphic way, which I'm really appreciative of. She says what needs to be said, and doesn't go overboard. It does factor into the eeriness of the story, and doesn't seem out of place like it sometimes does in other horror novels.
I highly recommend The Last Harvest. I know a lot of horror fans turn away from YA (including me sometimes), but you should read this book. It's been a few days since I finished it, and I'm still thinking about it!
I LOVED THIS BOOK. The Last Harvest was my introduction to Kim Liggett, and it was so good. I ordered this book when it was nominated for a 2017 Stoker Award, and it ended up winning!
This is a YA horror novel, and most of the others I've read have not really gone into full-out creepy territory like this one did. I felt like it was an excellent blend of teen drama and unsettling horror, and I imagine that's probably a difficult line to walk.
The Last Harvest freaked me the hell out, and that's always such a nice treat. The imagery in this book is disturbing, and I'm dying for a movie or TV show. I kept thinking I had everything figured out, and then something else unexpected would happen. I loved that so many characters were vying for the main characters' trust, and it was difficult to choose who to believe. It was such a fun read, and I liked how everything turned out. It was woven together well, and it wrapped up in a way that made sense.
There are some animal things I didn't love in The Last Harvest, which sometimes leads me to giving up on a book. However, Kim Liggett does not write this content in a graphic way, which I'm really appreciative of. She says what needs to be said, and doesn't go overboard. It does factor into the eeriness of the story, and doesn't seem out of place like it sometimes does in other horror novels.
I highly recommend The Last Harvest. I know a lot of horror fans turn away from YA (including me sometimes), but you should read this book. It's been a few days since I finished it, and I'm still thinking about it!
kellyhager's review
5.0
There is something really weird going on in Midland. Last year, Clay's dad tried to kill him. His last words: "I plead the blood." Now Clay is starting to hallucinate and he thinks there's something really...wrong with his former friends. Is he right or is he losing his mind, too?
This is basically Children of the Corn meets The Omen and I loved it. It's deliciously creepy and everything about it made me paranoid. (Like in Rosemary's Baby where you aren't sure who's part of the coven because everyone seems suspicious!)
If you enjoy scary stories, this is for you. Highly recommended.
This is basically Children of the Corn meets The Omen and I loved it. It's deliciously creepy and everything about it made me paranoid. (Like in Rosemary's Baby where you aren't sure who's part of the coven because everyone seems suspicious!)
If you enjoy scary stories, this is for you. Highly recommended.
joreadsbooks's review
4.0
This horror tale is a great homage to classic Satan horrors. If The Omen, Rosemary's Baby, and Friday Night Lights fall on your list of favorite works, check this one out. It also reminded me of this quirky little flash game, Exmortis, that I played in the eighth grade.
Liggett definitely had a great grasp on Clay, the fairly-typical quarterback through whom we see the terror and tragedy of his rural hometown unfold. The story was tighter and the stakes were high. The characters had organic dynamics and it was easy to catch onto Clay's struggles as he tries to figure out the answers to the strange things happening around him. Even when there's a slight moment of peace, the reader gets reminded that nothing is as it seems.
I had a slight issue with the number of chapter breaks. There are 61 chapters in this not-very-long book and I'm not sure breaking it up that way was necessary. The other thing is that I wish there was more attention brought to the unnerving parts. The reader, like Clay, sees it for a split moment before moving to the next thing. While I appreciate the effect, I like my horror to be more present, so that I'm forced to stare at the scary thing.
Overall, a great read for fans of more traditional horror. Not game-changing for the genre, but a nice story to get lost in for a few commutes.
Disclaimer: Received as an ARC and I'm providing an honest review
Liggett definitely had a great grasp on Clay, the fairly-typical quarterback through whom we see the terror and tragedy of his rural hometown unfold. The story was tighter and the stakes were high. The characters had organic dynamics and it was easy to catch onto Clay's struggles as he tries to figure out the answers to the strange things happening around him. Even when there's a slight moment of peace, the reader gets reminded that nothing is as it seems.
I had a slight issue with the number of chapter breaks. There are 61 chapters in this not-very-long book and I'm not sure breaking it up that way was necessary. The other thing is that I wish there was more attention brought to the unnerving parts. The reader, like Clay, sees it for a split moment before moving to the next thing. While I appreciate the effect, I like my horror to be more present, so that I'm forced to stare at the scary thing.
Overall, a great read for fans of more traditional horror. Not game-changing for the genre, but a nice story to get lost in for a few commutes.
Disclaimer: Received as an ARC and I'm providing an honest review
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