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Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
The pacing was the most glaring problem. It felt way off. By the second page, we’re told the house is creepy. There’s no build up, unsettled feelings, or feeling of dread that I think makes a great horror book. It reads fast in some places and incredibly slow in others. The ending (which I actually loved) felt rushed
I also felt like Thorne wrote like, “and this thing was super creepy” rather than just letting the reader feel creeped out. Like, don’t TELL me it’s creepy, SHOW me it’s creepy through ~*fEeLiNgS*~. It reads like she isn’t confident in her ability to set the tone…or maybe she is just bad at that, I haven’t read anything else by her to compare
I don’t have this much family drama (even though I am for sure the black sheep) so maybe I’m just lucky that I don’t get it, but the animosity Anna’s family felt towards her felt very unrealistic. Like, they unnecessarily blamed things on her that anyone with a clear head could see were in no way her fault…?
This is just a stylistic preference, not a fault of Thorne’s writing, but I don’t think I like books written in third person
Overall, it wasn’t BAD—I don’t regret reading it, but I had very high hopes for this and I am left disappointed
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Vomit, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol
Moderate: Self harm, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Cursing, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Pregnancy
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Unexpected, just the right amount of horror and mystery that keeps you guessing.
I liked the ending especially.
Graphic: Death, Blood, Vomit, Gaslighting
Moderate: Animal death, Self harm, Suicide, Abortion, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Car accident
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Abortion, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Infidelity
Minor: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Dementia, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Anna is such a badass. Initially, I was unsure of whether I liked her or not, but as the story went on and the narrative unfolded I realised she was so villainised.
I am glad there was a relatively happy ending to it.
I’m not saying it’s a happy tale throughout though. In fact, if you get squirmish I would not recommend this! Content warnings included below.
4 out of 5 stars for me, thank you ✨
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Gaslighting
Moderate: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicide, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Infertility, Abortion
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail