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sarah684's review against another edition
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
charleslim's review
2.0
Plot holes after plot holes! First of all, how did Lexi pull off one of the most bogus employment scams ever? Didn’t she need some sort of ID verification before being offered a job? Besides, nothing happened in this book except for the last 20 pages or so. Even then, it wasn’t shocking, let alone a twist. How this was even pitched as a thriller baffles me! If it weren’t for the vivid atmospheric elements and folklore, it would have been a one-star read.
mehsi's review
5.0
My second book by the writer, it took me a bit longer because some of the characters were just so punchable (I mean I just wish Sophie was a bit more honest, Tom was just such a conflicting character and I am still not sure if I like him, Derry and Clive, LORD, Maren wasn't the easiest). But you know, that also made the book good in a way. If that makes sense. I love that the book is set in Norway and that we are going back and forth. Slowly piecing bit by bit until we get the truth. And in the mean time we get ghosts, elks saying hi and mysteriously disappearing, red herrings, and there is plenty of spooky things happening, I mean, that Sad Lady and her never ending black eyes? Fuck that, I barely slept thanks to that visual. XD I loved how everything came together in the end though I am still scratching my head on that last epic part with x and Sophie. How did they go so far and end up there?
The two kids were adorable.
On to her third book and hopefully I can get her Arctic book soon as well!
The two kids were adorable.
On to her third book and hopefully I can get her Arctic book soon as well!
elenatamsen's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
chrisb's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
jenniferreadshorror's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Trigger warning - attempted suicide.
OK, so I found this difficult to get into. I understand the idea. It's been a very difficult time for our main character, Lexie, and then when things start to get on track, there is a breakup. But it's the lie to get a job interview that puts me on edge. I'm sorry, girl. How are you getting on a plane with a passport in another name?!
Anyway, now Sophie is in Norway, and she is a nanny to two intelligent little girls who need a vegan diet and an unorthodox education.
Slowly finding out about the local folklore and hauntings of the home, you grow with the family as they carry on with daily life.
the Norwegian folklore stories are a nice touch within the story. They are haunting in themselves.
The story goes from past to present in the chapters and just has me on edge... she isn't Sophie? What? Worried when is she going to get caught!
Overall, it was a lovely read.
OK, so I found this difficult to get into. I understand the idea. It's been a very difficult time for our main character, Lexie, and then when things start to get on track, there is a breakup. But it's the lie to get a job interview that puts me on edge. I'm sorry, girl. How are you getting on a plane with a passport in another name?!
Anyway, now Sophie is in Norway, and she is a nanny to two intelligent little girls who need a vegan diet and an unorthodox education.
Slowly finding out about the local folklore and hauntings of the home, you grow with the family as they carry on with daily life.
the Norwegian folklore stories are a nice touch within the story. They are haunting in themselves.
The story goes from past to present in the chapters and just has me on edge... she isn't Sophie? What? Worried when is she going to get caught!
Overall, it was a lovely read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide attempt and Suicide
sandygx260's review
2.0
Oh come on... what a mish-mash! Nothing is realistic in this weird novel. Nothing.
Unreliable narrators, silly asides...is this a dark comedy or a horror novel? Please.
Unreliable narrators, silly asides...is this a dark comedy or a horror novel? Please.