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It was fine for what it was. Felt like a lot of filler instead of tension. Despite leaning into a folk lore style story, it dropped the ball and ended up feeling like a bird box or quiet place inspired story that did t really go anywhere. I was able to spot many of the twists a mile a way and in the end left with some big questions about the lore that didn't make sense. Set up for a sequel, I am not sure I would go out of my way to track it down.

i_stoker's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kiwhite76's review against another edition

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Audible—couldn’t get into it. Too slow, really no action.

maxamaris's review against another edition

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2.0

Better than average prose, good tense pacing. Not to spoil a twist but it makes total sense the Shyamalan family adapted this, in which apparent age and physical difference as a horrific element ✌️

whyxgreen's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Good book overall. The creatures were not expected. This was a new take on the fae. Seems like the end was setting it up for a sequel.

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