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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
This book is dark, unsettling, and tangled in Appalachian folklore. Nowhere is less about jump scares and more about a creeping dread that lingers.
The audiobook added an extra layer of unease with the narrator doing an excellent job at immersing me deep into the story.
It’s a horror story, but more than that, it’s a story of grief, family fractures, and the kind of small-town secrets that sink into the soil.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Well reading this while recovering from surgery will keep you up all night. I would go back and re-read parts thinking is this really happening .
I will say that I really didn’t care for any of the main characters at the beginning of the story. It definitely took me until I got to the creepy horror part where I became invested in the story.
This book has a lot of trigger warnings so be sure and check those before you read.
Overall a creepy good time.
I received an ARC of this title, all opinions are my own.
I will say that I really didn’t care for any of the main characters at the beginning of the story. It definitely took me until I got to the creepy horror part where I became invested in the story.
This book has a lot of trigger warnings so be sure and check those before you read.
Overall a creepy good time.
I received an ARC of this title, all opinions are my own.
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Car accident
Moderate: Infidelity, Self harm, Outing
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
This was definitely a 4 star read for me! It was creepy and unsettling, and I couldn’t put it down. While there was a mystery unfolding, the story also gave a look at the depths of grief and how it affected each character individually. It was atmospheric and the imagery sucked me into the world completely.
I am always looking for a good spooky read and Nowhere definitely delivered. (I made the mistake of reading before bed though and was a little afraid to look into the trees in my backyard.😅) All in all, if you are looking for a thriller to keep you on the edge of your seat and some light nightmare fuel, I highly recommend reading!
I am always looking for a good spooky read and Nowhere definitely delivered. (I made the mistake of reading before bed though and was a little afraid to look into the trees in my backyard.😅) All in all, if you are looking for a thriller to keep you on the edge of your seat and some light nightmare fuel, I highly recommend reading!
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to Aria Books and Simon Audio for review copies!
I enjoyed this book more than I expected. I don’t typically read horror involving creepy children, but the strong storytelling and tense, atmospheric setting made for a compelling read. This was an unsettling and eerie story, and the ending was especially impactful. Supernatural themes lurk under the surface read, which was my own less than favorite part of the read (I guess oddly I want my scares more centered on the horrors of humanity?) but this delivers a well developed plot. I will check out more from this author!
While I found some of the characters—particularly the main female protagonist—difficult to like, it wasn’t enough to take away from the overall experience.
Recently, I’ve realized I’m drawn to Appalachian horror, and this book effectively captured the region’s unsettling folklore and isolating atmosphere. The story’s depiction of eerie children heightened the tension, taking familiar horror elements to another level. As someone born and raised in the area of Virginia where this book is set, I appreciated the accuracy in setting and tone.
I would recommend this to horror readers, especially those who enjoy unsettling narratives featuring eerie children.
I enjoyed this book more than I expected. I don’t typically read horror involving creepy children, but the strong storytelling and tense, atmospheric setting made for a compelling read. This was an unsettling and eerie story, and the ending was especially impactful. Supernatural themes lurk under the surface read, which was my own less than favorite part of the read (I guess oddly I want my scares more centered on the horrors of humanity?) but this delivers a well developed plot. I will check out more from this author!
While I found some of the characters—particularly the main female protagonist—difficult to like, it wasn’t enough to take away from the overall experience.
Recently, I’ve realized I’m drawn to Appalachian horror, and this book effectively captured the region’s unsettling folklore and isolating atmosphere. The story’s depiction of eerie children heightened the tension, taking familiar horror elements to another level. As someone born and raised in the area of Virginia where this book is set, I appreciated the accuracy in setting and tone.
I would recommend this to horror readers, especially those who enjoy unsettling narratives featuring eerie children.
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a crazy, creepy ride this was!! Heebie jeebies galore! And that ending!!! 😱🙌
I do have to say that I intensely disliked some of the characters, especially the primary FMC, but not enough to make me stop reading this one!! 👀
I definitely recommend this one to horror lovers! Especially if you like creepy kids!! 👏
Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and Allison Gunn for the opportunity to read the eARC in exchange for my honest review! ❤️
TW: suicide, substance abuse, child death
I do have to say that I intensely disliked some of the characters, especially the primary FMC, but not enough to make me stop reading this one!! 👀
I definitely recommend this one to horror lovers! Especially if you like creepy kids!! 👏
Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and Allison Gunn for the opportunity to read the eARC in exchange for my honest review! ❤️
TW: suicide, substance abuse, child death
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, Drug use
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I finished this one a view days ago, but I felt like I needed some time to process it. To say that it was thought-provoking would be a complete understatement. Not only was this a spine-chilling horror story, but the way that it explored the complicated relationships that people can share was unlike anything I’ve ever read. Although I went into it just expecting a tale of Appalachian folklore, it was also horrifying in a whole other sense of the word.
My only complaint about the book was a personal preference — some of characters were quite hard to love. I know that that’s partially the point of such a complicated narrative, but at moments when I felt I was supposed to be empathetic, I was instead frustrated with the characters choices, and in particular, Rachel’s stubbornness. By the end of the book, I had made peace with the decisions made (iykyk), but it did cause me to struggle a bit more through the first half.
Although it was a hard read at times (both due to the raw look at humanity as well as some of the more graphic scenes), I absolutely could not put this book down. I was talking about it to everyone around me who would listen (sorry Allysha), and I already know that it’ll be one of my top reads of the year.
My only complaint about the book was a personal preference — some of characters were quite hard to love. I know that that’s partially the point of such a complicated narrative, but at moments when I felt I was supposed to be empathetic, I was instead frustrated with the characters choices, and in particular, Rachel’s stubbornness. By the end of the book, I had made peace with the decisions made (iykyk), but it did cause me to struggle a bit more through the first half.
Although it was a hard read at times (both due to the raw look at humanity as well as some of the more graphic scenes), I absolutely could not put this book down. I was talking about it to everyone around me who would listen (sorry Allysha), and I already know that it’ll be one of my top reads of the year.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Such a good horror book, especially for a debut! The vibes are creepy, setting is eerie, and the characters are messed up.
The characters aren’t particularly likeable, but you grow to at least understand them and their motives in the end.
I’m always town between wanting a horror book/movie to have a “happy” ending or not. Usually, I’m satisfied if it has a good resolution of the characters’ inner conflict, and this one definitely did that.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I've never won a GR giveaway before, so you can imagine my excitement when I found out that I was lucky enough to win an ARC copy of Nowhere!
Something is happening to the children in Dahlmouth. They seem to be called into the woods, and the ones who come out no longer seem like themselves...
I thought this book was fantastic.
Nowhere is full of drama, resentment, suspense, mystery, and a good amount of gore.
All of the characters were so much fun to hate. There were so many times I said, "Oh shit," out loud in response to some of the things these characters said to each other 😅
I had a great time reading this and would recommend it if you like a good dramatic/thiller/mystery/creepy/horror with unlikable characters.
Something is happening to the children in Dahlmouth. They seem to be called into the woods, and the ones who come out no longer seem like themselves...
I thought this book was fantastic.
Nowhere is full of drama, resentment, suspense, mystery, and a good amount of gore.
All of the characters were so much fun to hate. There were so many times I said, "Oh shit," out loud in response to some of the things these characters said to each other 😅
I had a great time reading this and would recommend it if you like a good dramatic/thiller/mystery/creepy/horror with unlikable characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Gore, Lesbophobia
Moderate: Alcoholism, Religious bigotry
Minor: Misogyny