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howlinglibraries's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
There was something wrong with Bellamy. She had been running from it for most of her life. It had brought her home, though. Perhaps it had always intended to.
This is definitely one of Darcy's cozier titles, and it hit me in the feels in all the right, subtle ways. I loved how atmospheric the Bellamy setting was and the way Leanne's memories slowly came back to her, making her a bit of an unreliable narrator at times. I could see this making such a good horror movie, especially reminding me of something Guillermo del Toro might direct: gothic, isolated, and a bit heavy. I definitely recommend it to anyone who's already a fan of Darcy's or anyone looking to try out her work in a quick, bite-sized portion. (Plus, for it to be such a short story, it felt very developed!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Grief
Moderate: Terminal illness
Minor: Child abuse
the_books_music_life's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I enjoyed this so much. It was creepy, unsettling, atmospheric, basically it was everything a Darcy Coates book is known for.
For being a short story of around I think 34 pages, it didn't feel like a short story. Everything was explained, the ending was great and the way she wrote it, it didn't feel rushed.
I would absolutely recommend this short story if you're looking for a quick, creepy read.
For being a short story of around I think 34 pages, it didn't feel like a short story. Everything was explained, the ending was great and the way she wrote it, it didn't feel rushed.
I would absolutely recommend this short story if you're looking for a quick, creepy read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Child death, and Murder
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