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duchessofreadin's review
5.0
Everyone knows the legend of the Bell Witch - but for some, it is more than legend.
As family members struggle to find the key to keep the curse from coming forward, each fails in turn, and time is running out before something worse is released.
What a read, I was not sure what to expect, but I was sure surprised. Look forward to seeing what the rest of this series has to offer.
As family members struggle to find the key to keep the curse from coming forward, each fails in turn, and time is running out before something worse is released.
What a read, I was not sure what to expect, but I was sure surprised. Look forward to seeing what the rest of this series has to offer.
jessmason's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
honeys_horror_haven's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
100pagesaday's review
4.0
For centuries, the ghost of Katrina Hamilton has tortured the four families responsible for accusing her of witchcraft and her subsequent hanging. Now, each year after her death Katrina picks one descendant each from the Bell, Winthrop, Crane and Sewall lineage to toy with. Katrina delivers a demon infested music box to one member of each family, that family member then must return to Black River, Tennessee and enter the Witch's Wood, the ancestral home of the Bell family to find the key and lock the demon box. The chosen are tormented every step of the way once they enter Katrina's woods. While in the wood they might die, they might find their key and survive another year or they might not find their key and unleash a demon. This year, Bathsheba Bell is entering the wood for the second time along with first-timer's, Willimina Crane, Cadwyn Winthrop, and Osgood Davis.
I felt hooked from the beginning when Katrina was delivering the music boxes to each family member, preying on their unique fears and phobias. Through the box delivery, the personality of each character was also brought out. Cadwyn is physically tough with a heart of gold. Mina is hyper focused and a skeptic of the Bell Witch legend. Bathsheba is demanding and intense and cares only about herself and her dog. Osgood is trying to figure out who to put his trust in for survival. Once the four chosen members enter the woods, the pace picks up. I enjoyed seeing of the ways that Katrina came up to terrify the family, where their keys were ultimately hidden and the changing dynamics of the group in the wood. The Bell farm was particularly grotesque as well as the location of Bathsheba's key. I definitely want to know more about Katrina, it seems that she was an actual Witch and tricked the Bell family even when she was alive and then got angry that they prospered anyway. I would be interested in hearing more from her side of the story or seeing the four families finally getting revenge for the centuries of torture and deaths.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
I felt hooked from the beginning when Katrina was delivering the music boxes to each family member, preying on their unique fears and phobias. Through the box delivery, the personality of each character was also brought out. Cadwyn is physically tough with a heart of gold. Mina is hyper focused and a skeptic of the Bell Witch legend. Bathsheba is demanding and intense and cares only about herself and her dog. Osgood is trying to figure out who to put his trust in for survival. Once the four chosen members enter the woods, the pace picks up. I enjoyed seeing of the ways that Katrina came up to terrify the family, where their keys were ultimately hidden and the changing dynamics of the group in the wood. The Bell farm was particularly grotesque as well as the location of Bathsheba's key. I definitely want to know more about Katrina, it seems that she was an actual Witch and tricked the Bell family even when she was alive and then got angry that they prospered anyway. I would be interested in hearing more from her side of the story or seeing the four families finally getting revenge for the centuries of torture and deaths.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
everybodyh8krys's review
1.0
I wanted to love this but I struggled to finish. The plot was interesting and is what actually piqued my interest but it all fell flat. It wasn’t scary, the characters were annoying and the ending was all over the place. I won’t be continuing the series.
pantehnreads's review
5.0
Awesome story
Really enjoyed this book! The premise is awesome and Basheba has to be one of my favorite character in a book that I have read recently. This would make an awesome tv show or movie. It has the stuff to be a blockbuster film series. The Bell Witch is a great antagonist who uses our heroes fears to torment them. I will say that I hope the next few books give us more information about Katarina and why she is what she is. Seriously a great book.
Really enjoyed this book! The premise is awesome and Basheba has to be one of my favorite character in a book that I have read recently. This would make an awesome tv show or movie. It has the stuff to be a blockbuster film series. The Bell Witch is a great antagonist who uses our heroes fears to torment them. I will say that I hope the next few books give us more information about Katarina and why she is what she is. Seriously a great book.
msbups's review
3.0
Engaging but not a complete book. I hate this trend to split stories into volumes for greater sales but never tell the complete story.
spookychelle87's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Blood, and Body horror
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit
brooke_last_seen_reading's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Holy shit. Just what the doctor ordered.
pagesofmayhem's review against another edition
4.0
This book was right up my alley. The plot was an amazing concept, which left me wishing their journey was longer. The only reason I have it four stars, is because the two teens in the book (Ozzie & Mina) drove me absolutely insane.
I just bought the second book.
I just bought the second book.