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3.36 AVERAGE
3.36 AVERAGE
First heard of Christina Lauren when the Unhoneymooners was recommended in a FB book group. It's not my typical genre but I wanted a quick read. I absolutely loved it. So when researching other books by them to read, I found The House. A little love story mixed with some paranormal! I really enjoyed this book. A little repetitive regarding her parents but otherwise 4 stars!
I highly enjoyed this book. It raised some thought-provoking questions in my mind around abusive relationships. It also was entirely unexpected in terms of where the plot went and how it moved along.
This was a cute read read. A little on the predictable side, and the romance side was a bit bleh and roll-eye-worthy, but the whole supernatural thing was not bad.
The romance bit was obviously rushed. Aside from that, I have no other comment.
The supernatural bit was interesting. Predictable, as I guessed a couple of things correctly all along, but still nicely done.
The romance bit was obviously rushed. Aside from that, I have no other comment.
The supernatural bit was interesting. Predictable, as I guessed a couple of things correctly all along, but still nicely done.
Actual rating: 3.5
I didn't round up because I didn't feel like this book was worth four stars. While the storyline was very unique, I feel like Ms. Lauren focused too much on Gavin and Delilah's romance and not much was said for the house. I wanted a history and how the house came to be possessed. I wanted to see how Gavin's mother came to acquire the house and why she did the things she did but I never got any of that. Instead, I got to 2 lustful teenagers who couldn't keep their hands of each other which was okay for the most part but noting that this book IS entitled "THE HOUSE," I think I have every right to expect more parts about the House itself.
Full review to come.
I didn't round up because I didn't feel like this book was worth four stars. While the storyline was very unique, I feel like Ms. Lauren focused too much on Gavin and Delilah's romance and not much was said for the house. I wanted a history and how the house came to be possessed. I wanted to see how Gavin's mother came to acquire the house and why she did the things she did but I never got any of that. Instead, I got to 2 lustful teenagers who couldn't keep their hands of each other which was okay for the most part but noting that this book IS entitled "THE HOUSE," I think I have every right to expect more parts about the House itself.
Full review to come.
Everyone wonders about The House. About the family inside. No one could imagine the truth.
What an amazing good creepy book. Delilah and Gavin are so sweet.
What an amazing good creepy book. Delilah and Gavin are so sweet.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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:
Yes
Graded By: Brian
Cover Story: Windows to the Soul
Drinking Buddy: Dry(wall)
Testosterone Level: Split Level
Talky Talk: Solid Foundation
Bonus Factor: What Lies Beneath (It's Not Radon)
Bromance Status: Good School District
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Cover Story: Windows to the Soul
Drinking Buddy: Dry(wall)
Testosterone Level: Split Level
Talky Talk: Solid Foundation
Bonus Factor: What Lies Beneath (It's Not Radon)
Bromance Status: Good School District
Read the full book report here.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️3.5 STARS⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really enjoyed this one. Although different from anything I've read so far from my favorite writing duo, I was entertained all throughout the book, with a theme reminiscent of all my teenagers favorite reads.
It truly reminded me of Richard Matheson's Hell House but with a young adult streak and in a less frightening form. Oh and mixed with The Beauty and the Beast tale and all the animated objects! The "habitants" of the house were moody, funny, feisty and I loved them!
I've been literally sucked right into the story, appreciating the characterization, the setting and the mystery lying around Gavin. I HAD to know what was in that house myself!
Admittedly the romance part felt relatively brushed off and it wasn't the main interested for me while reading The House. I loved the heroine's voice, she really made me laugh and cheer because she was seriously badass.
All in all, this was a really good read, I wasn't spooked at all but my curiosity was definitely piqued pages after pages and I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure.
I'm a bit disappointed with the ending, I felt it was a bit rushed as most of the book was relatively slow paced.
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I really enjoyed this one. Although different from anything I've read so far from my favorite writing duo, I was entertained all throughout the book, with a theme reminiscent of all my teenagers favorite reads.
It truly reminded me of Richard Matheson's Hell House but with a young adult streak and in a less frightening form. Oh and mixed with The Beauty and the Beast tale and all the animated objects! The "habitants" of the house were moody, funny, feisty and I loved them!
I've been literally sucked right into the story, appreciating the characterization, the setting and the mystery lying around Gavin. I HAD to know what was in that house myself!
Admittedly the romance part felt relatively brushed off and it wasn't the main interested for me while reading The House. I loved the heroine's voice, she really made me laugh and cheer because she was seriously badass.
All in all, this was a really good read, I wasn't spooked at all but my curiosity was definitely piqued pages after pages and I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure.
I'm a bit disappointed with the ending, I felt it was a bit rushed as most of the book was relatively slow paced.
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Look. This book was written in such a way that when the air got chilly in my apartment, I questioned it. When something made a clicking noise in the kitchen? I jumped.
Christina Lauren knocked this one out of the park. It's delicious and scary and fun (when you're not anxious over the well being of the protagonists).
A+
Christina Lauren knocked this one out of the park. It's delicious and scary and fun (when you're not anxious over the well being of the protagonists).
A+