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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really enjoyed this installment in the series. I enjoy the humor injected into the story and I can’t wait to see where the overarching storyline is going. I also love the further inclusion of Harry and Dane as well. I hope they continue to be integral to the story.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
3.5 Stars~
When I first requested this on NetGalley, I did not realise it was the third in a series. This didn't matter when reading The Twisted Dead. Although this novel indeed contained spoilers for the first two novels, I feel like you would still be able to go back and read the previous books also. It seems that The Twisted Dead will also not be the last in this series.
I enjoyed The Twisted Dead, it was an easy pick-up-and-read type of book. But I do find that it felt more YA than Adult Fiction.
Although Keira (Main Antagonist) was likeable, Zoe was everything! Slowly followed by Harry. I hope Harry makes more of an appearance in any following books in the series.
Keira is living in a small cottage in Blighty Cemetary, as the groundskeeper and can secretly talk to ghosts. Keira is asked to help a strange man, Dane Crispin, as he feels like something sinister is happening in his decrepit mansion. Twists and turns happen as Keira tries to figure out how to help Dane rid of the ghost attached to him like shadows.
Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity to receive and ARC of The Twisted Dead, in return for an honest review.
When I first requested this on NetGalley, I did not realise it was the third in a series. This didn't matter when reading The Twisted Dead. Although this novel indeed contained spoilers for the first two novels, I feel like you would still be able to go back and read the previous books also. It seems that The Twisted Dead will also not be the last in this series.
I enjoyed The Twisted Dead, it was an easy pick-up-and-read type of book. But I do find that it felt more YA than Adult Fiction.
Although Keira (Main Antagonist) was likeable, Zoe was everything! Slowly followed by Harry. I hope Harry makes more of an appearance in any following books in the series.
Keira is living in a small cottage in Blighty Cemetary, as the groundskeeper and can secretly talk to ghosts. Keira is asked to help a strange man, Dane Crispin, as he feels like something sinister is happening in his decrepit mansion. Twists and turns happen as Keira tries to figure out how to help Dane rid of the ghost attached to him like shadows.
Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity to receive and ARC of The Twisted Dead, in return for an honest review.
dark
emotional
funny
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:
No
I hadn’t realized that this was the third of a series until after I requested it so I wanted to make sure I read the first two books before reading this one. I really enjoyed all three. Zoe is definitely my favorite character and the way she and Mason poke fun at each other had me giggling out loud.
We learn more about Keira’s past in this book (she starts to put some puzzle pieces together) and I like how each book in the series gives us a little bit more. We also learn a bit more about Zoe’s mom and Mason’s time at medical school.
I’m not sure if this is marketed as YA but I would have no problem letting my 12 year old read this. There’s no romance or even any swear words that I remember. If you are a fan of the Supernatural TV show, you’d probably enjoy this series!
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
We learn more about Keira’s past in this book (she starts to put some puzzle pieces together) and I like how each book in the series gives us a little bit more. We also learn a bit more about Zoe’s mom and Mason’s time at medical school.
I’m not sure if this is marketed as YA but I would have no problem letting my 12 year old read this. There’s no romance or even any swear words that I remember. If you are a fan of the Supernatural TV show, you’d probably enjoy this series!
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“I can’t stop life from sucking, but at least I can get us chocolate fudge brownies.”
🅀🅄🄸🄲🄺 🅁🄴🄲🄰🄿
Kira and friends are invited to a dinner party by the last person they’d ever expect. Still unable to remember life before, Kira is starting to string together some answers even though she can’t quite remember.
🄵🄸🄽🄰🄻 🅃🄷🄾🅄🄶🄷🅃🅂
This is just a good series, Darcy Coates is a pallet cleanser for me. Her ghosts are always refreshing and almost all her stories keep me engaged. This paranormal mystery series is quick and packed full of ghosts.
🅀🅄🄸🄲🄺 🅁🄴🄲🄰🄿
Kira and friends are invited to a dinner party by the last person they’d ever expect. Still unable to remember life before, Kira is starting to string together some answers even though she can’t quite remember.
🄵🄸🄽🄰🄻 🅃🄷🄾🅄🄶🄷🅃🅂
This is just a good series, Darcy Coates is a pallet cleanser for me. Her ghosts are always refreshing and almost all her stories keep me engaged. This paranormal mystery series is quick and packed full of ghosts.
Twisted Dead by Darcy Coates
Earc: Netgalley
Publisher:Poisoned Pen Press
Publication Date: 07 Feb 2023 |
Genre:General Fiction Adult, Horror, Mystery and Thrillers
This book is the most action-packed in the Gravekeeper series! It can be read independently, but I recommend reading each book to understand the characters' backstories from the beginning. Increase.
In this story, Dane invites Kiera, Mason, and Zoe to a derelict haunted house while learning about the history of Dane and his family. An explanation of what these spirits do [no spoilers other than Ohmygosh] is alarming, and I hope Kiera can help him.
It is also revealed why Mason dropped out of medical school, and he was able to graduate with Kiera's help. Kiera's past and the men who followed her when she first arrived in Brighty are also revealed, including what they plan to do and why Kiera threatens them. I can't wait to read more of this series. Darcy Coates has me sitting on the edge of my seat, wondering what will happen next.
#NetGalley #bookstagram #bookreview #goodreads #generalfictionadult #mysteryandthriller #horror #thetwisteddead
Earc: Netgalley
Publisher:Poisoned Pen Press
Publication Date: 07 Feb 2023 |
Genre:General Fiction Adult, Horror, Mystery and Thrillers
This book is the most action-packed in the Gravekeeper series! It can be read independently, but I recommend reading each book to understand the characters' backstories from the beginning. Increase.
In this story, Dane invites Kiera, Mason, and Zoe to a derelict haunted house while learning about the history of Dane and his family. An explanation of what these spirits do [no spoilers other than Ohmygosh] is alarming, and I hope Kiera can help him.
It is also revealed why Mason dropped out of medical school, and he was able to graduate with Kiera's help. Kiera's past and the men who followed her when she first arrived in Brighty are also revealed, including what they plan to do and why Kiera threatens them. I can't wait to read more of this series. Darcy Coates has me sitting on the edge of my seat, wondering what will happen next.
#NetGalley #bookstagram #bookreview #goodreads #generalfictionadult #mysteryandthriller #horror #thetwisteddead
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you NetGalley for this review copy!
There were three things that stood out to me when I saw this available for review: it was a Darcy Coates book, the amazing vibrant purple cover (love it!), and when I read the description, the main character is named Keira. My daughter's name is Keira and I clicked request so fast because I never see her name, specifically spelled this way, anywhere. Then I learned it was the third in a series and bought the first 2 books and blew through them in a week before I dove in. I am SO happy I discovered this series. You do not need to have read the first two books, but it definitely helps in understanding Keira's background and who she and her friends are. Enough is explained throughout The Twisted Dead though to have a basic understanding of Keira's origin.. or lack of an origin story. I cannot wait to continue reading this series. I would classify this series as a cozy horror series. I love all the characters and how in every book, Keira is picking up new friends and allies in odd places. I'm excited to see where her story goes!
There were three things that stood out to me when I saw this available for review: it was a Darcy Coates book, the amazing vibrant purple cover (love it!), and when I read the description, the main character is named Keira. My daughter's name is Keira and I clicked request so fast because I never see her name, specifically spelled this way, anywhere. Then I learned it was the third in a series and bought the first 2 books and blew through them in a week before I dove in. I am SO happy I discovered this series. You do not need to have read the first two books, but it definitely helps in understanding Keira's background and who she and her friends are. Enough is explained throughout The Twisted Dead though to have a basic understanding of Keira's origin.. or lack of an origin story. I cannot wait to continue reading this series. I would classify this series as a cozy horror series. I love all the characters and how in every book, Keira is picking up new friends and allies in odd places. I'm excited to see where her story goes!
This is the 3rd in the series and I haven’t read the previous 2 yet. I don’t think you necessarily have to read them in order but there were many references to the previous adventures of Keira, Mason, and Zoe. Maybe that’s why I enjoyed this book but didn’t love it. Thanks NetGalley and the author for this eARC.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Fantastic continuation of this series! Keira is such a bamf and I adore her! Darcy's writing never fails to pull me into the story. I get so sucked in and just want to read all day.