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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Well, Mr. Roberts… you’ve done it again. If I could give this book 10 stars, I would! I know I just said Anathema would be my favorite read of 2024… but this one takes the crown. (Is Nick Roberts about to dominate all three of my top spots for 2024 reads?)
For those looking to dive into his work, Nick Roberts recommends reading his books in this order:
1. Anathema
2. The Exorcist's House
3. The Exorcist's House: Genesis
4. Anathema: Legacy
I happily followed his advice in order to prepare for the upcoming release of Anathema: Legacy. I started down this delightful, horrifying rabbit hole Nick Roberts has created and let me just say: I couldn’t be happier with the outcome so far. I’m already recommending these books to all my horror-obsessed friends. (In fact, my sister’s about to get a phone call after this review.)
A quick PSA: Please, please read these books in the suggested order. While Anathema and The Exorcist’s House can technically be read as standalones, The Exorcist's House is so much better if you’ve read Anathema first.
Trust me on this one.
Now, onto the story itself, this book hooked me from the very first page and I couldn’t put it down. It is the classic “fixer-upper haunted house” trope. It’s been done before, BUT where so many others fall flat, Nick Roberts excels. He doesn’t just give you a ghost story; he builds an intricate, chilling narrative where the ghosts are seamlessly woven into the plot in the most horrifying ways. His imagery is vivid and unsettling, the kind of writing that lingers long after you’ve turned the last page.
I really enjoyed how he masterfully he ties this story back to Anathema. There were moments through the story that I was practically yelling, “NO, NO, NO!” at the characters, and other times where my husband had to come over and pick my jaw up off the floor! The characters, the plot, the connections between them all… it’s absolute perfection. It was another quick read for me, and I’ve now devoured 2 of Nick’s books in just 4 days. At this rate, I’ll be through all his books before the end of 2024. Better get to writing, Nick!
So, here’s my advice:
Read Anathema,
then read The Exorcist’s House.
Then shoot me off a message to thank me. (you won’t regret it.)
To Nick Roberts… are you becoming my new favorite author? You just might be. You’re truly a master of your craft.
For those looking to dive into his work, Nick Roberts recommends reading his books in this order:
1. Anathema
2. The Exorcist's House
3. The Exorcist's House: Genesis
4. Anathema: Legacy
I happily followed his advice in order to prepare for the upcoming release of Anathema: Legacy. I started down this delightful, horrifying rabbit hole Nick Roberts has created and let me just say: I couldn’t be happier with the outcome so far. I’m already recommending these books to all my horror-obsessed friends. (In fact, my sister’s about to get a phone call after this review.)
A quick PSA: Please, please read these books in the suggested order. While Anathema and The Exorcist’s House can technically be read as standalones, The Exorcist's House is so much better if you’ve read Anathema first.
Trust me on this one.
Now, onto the story itself, this book hooked me from the very first page and I couldn’t put it down. It is the classic “fixer-upper haunted house” trope. It’s been done before, BUT where so many others fall flat, Nick Roberts excels. He doesn’t just give you a ghost story; he builds an intricate, chilling narrative where the ghosts are seamlessly woven into the plot in the most horrifying ways. His imagery is vivid and unsettling, the kind of writing that lingers long after you’ve turned the last page.
I really enjoyed how he masterfully he ties this story back to Anathema. There were moments through the story that I was practically yelling, “NO, NO, NO!” at the characters, and other times where my husband had to come over and pick my jaw up off the floor! The characters, the plot, the connections between them all… it’s absolute perfection. It was another quick read for me, and I’ve now devoured 2 of Nick’s books in just 4 days. At this rate, I’ll be through all his books before the end of 2024. Better get to writing, Nick!
So, here’s my advice:
Read Anathema,
then read The Exorcist’s House.
Then shoot me off a message to thank me. (you won’t regret it.)
To Nick Roberts… are you becoming my new favorite author? You just might be. You’re truly a master of your craft.
dark
tense
fast-paced
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes