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lupita_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
fictionvictim's review against another edition
You know how Katt Williams said Ludicris sold his soul for $200 million and is going on to make 20 movies? I feel the same way about "Todd Ritter, also known under the nom de plume of Riley Sager and Alan Finn". This guy comes out of nowhere, writes lower-than-mediocre books about houses, and still drops one every year? I am no longer reading Riley Sager this is the third book that's been below 3 stars/DNF. Complete Unhaul.
skycrasher's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
j_lynn_a80's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jcordon6's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
wendythegeekgoddess's review against another edition
5.0
Trigger Warnings for:
Murder, Suicide, Child abuse, Violence
Synopsis:
Maggie Holt, an interior designer, grew up an outcast because of her Fathers popular book based off of her childhood home. In the book, her father claims the house, named Baneberry Hall, was haunted by evil spirits so one night the family left, never too return again. On her fathers deathbed, he tells Maggie to never return to Baneberry hall. “It’s not safe, not for you” are his departing words. She never planned on going back, that is until she realizes she has inherited the house. Maggie returns to her childhood home wanting to find all its secrets, she never believed in the Haunting one bit, after all, if it was truly haunted, wouldn’t she have remembered? Slowly, the houses secrets are unraveled and the truth is more sinister than she could have ever imagined.
Review:
CHILLS! CHILLS I TELL YOU! EASILY ONE OF MY TOP BOOKS OF THE YEAR! This book was a pure sweet Masterpiece! I knew, I freaking knew I was going to fall in love with Riley Sager’s writing which is why I went ahead and bought like 4 of his other novels lol!
Goodness, I thought I had the mystery figured out again and again until BOOM! It’s what (and who) I least expected! The Haunting of Banesberry hall (which is the book within the book) will have you at the edge of your seat as well as you see Maggie, our MC, uncover its secrets. Then BOOM! Your hit with a jaw dropping moment in which this crazy thing (can’t give too much away) begins to unravel! When I hit the last 25% I couldn’t put it down! I was at the edge of my seat till the final page and that LAST LINE! Ahh! Chefs kiss! Highly recommend!
Final Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 out of five stars! A true Masterpiece!
Scary Rating:
Murder, Suicide, Child abuse, Violence
Synopsis:
Maggie Holt, an interior designer, grew up an outcast because of her Fathers popular book based off of her childhood home. In the book, her father claims the house, named Baneberry Hall, was haunted by evil spirits so one night the family left, never too return again. On her fathers deathbed, he tells Maggie to never return to Baneberry hall. “It’s not safe, not for you” are his departing words. She never planned on going back, that is until she realizes she has inherited the house. Maggie returns to her childhood home wanting to find all its secrets, she never believed in the Haunting one bit, after all, if it was truly haunted, wouldn’t she have remembered? Slowly, the houses secrets are unraveled and the truth is more sinister than she could have ever imagined.
Review:
CHILLS! CHILLS I TELL YOU! EASILY ONE OF MY TOP BOOKS OF THE YEAR! This book was a pure sweet Masterpiece! I knew, I freaking knew I was going to fall in love with Riley Sager’s writing which is why I went ahead and bought like 4 of his other novels lol!
Goodness, I thought I had the mystery figured out again and again until BOOM! It’s what (and who) I least expected! The Haunting of Banesberry hall (which is the book within the book) will have you at the edge of your seat as well as you see Maggie, our MC, uncover its secrets. Then BOOM! Your hit with a jaw dropping moment in which this crazy thing (can’t give too much away) begins to unravel! When I hit the last 25% I couldn’t put it down! I was at the edge of my seat till the final page and that LAST LINE! Ahh! Chefs kiss! Highly recommend!
Final Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 out of five stars! A true Masterpiece!
Scary Rating:
readwithayle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
‘Home Before Dark’ is a gothic thriller that takes place at Baneberry Hall. A house that’s full of dark history and secrets, which are released once again when Maggie Holt returns to the house in hopes to find the truth. Thought her parents begged her to never step foot in again.
After reading ‘The Only One Left’ I just has to read another book by Sager, and he has yet to disappoint.
I really enjoyed reading this book I felt like I was in a horror movie! You get to read about the past events in Baneberry Hall and current events through Maggie. This is a twisted story that had me trying to piece the odd events together. But nothing prepared me for the ending. I audibly said “damnnnn” 😬. Sometimes it may be best to leave the truth alone, but who knows it may actually set you free.
Amityville Horror and Paranormal Activity are some of my favorite movies, and some of the scenes in this book reminds me of them! If you enjoy haunted houses and ghosts look not further.
alexaileen38's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5