shalanna 's review for:

This Wretched Valley by Jenny Kiefer
3.0
challenging dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No

This was a gory and tense book! A group of friends take an unforgettable trip into the Kentucky wilderness for a climbing and research trip that they never return from. This was the author's debut novel and it had a lot going on. Maybe a little too much at once, but it ultimately kept me reading and interested. The setting was spooky and just bizarre. The writing was a bit repetitive at times. The characters were entertaining enough, but I didn't really grow attached to any of them. 

I listened to the audiobook as well as read along with the kindle edition. I enjoyed the narrator of the audiobook and thought she did a great job. I hope the author continues to write and look forward to more of her work!