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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
4.5 stars.
In the Clearing by J.P. Pomare is a pulse-pounding domestic mystery that is also quite poignant.
Amy is a teenager who belongs to the Clearing which is a cult run by Queen Adrienne and Adam. She is the next to the oldest child so she is now included in activities that become increasingly horrifying. Adrienne demands complete loyalty and no one is allowed question her authority. Amy follows unquestioningly until they bring Asha into the fold. The seven year old's actions and words raise doubts and Amy soon makes a shocking decision.
Freya Heyward lives with her seven year old son Billy in a small town about an hour from Melbourne. Their home is close to a river, well-fortified and guarded by a well trained dog. Freya's security is first rattled by the sudden appearance of a young couple on the edge of her property. Then she begins experiencing the unnerving sensation she is being watched. Odd occurrences shake her even further and Freya reaches out to old friend Corazzo for some much needed help. With the days and hours counting down, Freya's past and present are about to collide in a terrifying way that shakes her to the core.
In the Clearing is a nerve-wracking, suspenseful domestic mystery. Amy and Freya are interesting characters that are vibrantly developed and deeply flawed. The remote setting and Freya's hyper vigilance add tension with each chapter. The storyline is well-written and grabs hold of the readers' attention from the very first page. With shocking twists and unpredictable turns, J.P. Pomare brings this riveting mystery to an edge of the seat, unpredictable conclusion. An electrifying read that I absolutely love and HIGHLY recommend to readers of the genre.
In the Clearing by J.P. Pomare is a pulse-pounding domestic mystery that is also quite poignant.
Amy is a teenager who belongs to the Clearing which is a cult run by Queen Adrienne and Adam. She is the next to the oldest child so she is now included in activities that become increasingly horrifying. Adrienne demands complete loyalty and no one is allowed question her authority. Amy follows unquestioningly until they bring Asha into the fold. The seven year old's actions and words raise doubts and Amy soon makes a shocking decision.
Freya Heyward lives with her seven year old son Billy in a small town about an hour from Melbourne. Their home is close to a river, well-fortified and guarded by a well trained dog. Freya's security is first rattled by the sudden appearance of a young couple on the edge of her property. Then she begins experiencing the unnerving sensation she is being watched. Odd occurrences shake her even further and Freya reaches out to old friend Corazzo for some much needed help. With the days and hours counting down, Freya's past and present are about to collide in a terrifying way that shakes her to the core.
In the Clearing is a nerve-wracking, suspenseful domestic mystery. Amy and Freya are interesting characters that are vibrantly developed and deeply flawed. The remote setting and Freya's hyper vigilance add tension with each chapter. The storyline is well-written and grabs hold of the readers' attention from the very first page. With shocking twists and unpredictable turns, J.P. Pomare brings this riveting mystery to an edge of the seat, unpredictable conclusion. An electrifying read that I absolutely love and HIGHLY recommend to readers of the genre.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a really well executed thriller, even if some of the twists I saw coming...but whatever you do, do NOT listen to the epilogue while you're walking around in the dark if you, like me, have an overactive imagination and can be a little jumpy in spite of being a horror AND thriller fan, because holy shit, between the narrator and the reveal that no, she was right to be suspicious of Aspen's presence and HOW, and there's nothing she can fucking do to prepare for the chess game he's playing, AND WE WILL NEVER SEE HOW THAT PLAYS OUT, and dear GOD for her to be in that position after all she's gone through, I nearly screamed.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
I picked this book up when Teresa Palmer posted about being cast as Freya in a TV adaption that's currently in the works, because I always prefer to read the book first if I can. I really wasn't expecting to love it as much as I did - I was kept guessing and constantly questioning right to the end.
A must read if you're into crime and thrillers!
A must read if you're into crime and thrillers!