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Something in the Walls
by Daisy Pearce
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a fantastic book! This was such a gem, and my only regret is how long it took me to pick it up.
The horror elements were unique and delightfully chilling, the reoccurring wasps were a horrible/amazing creep factor. The mystery was well-paced and kept me guessing what was real. I really enjoyed how pieces of the story came together with little clues, and though I did guess part of the twist, it was still very enjoyable to watch it unfold.
The author is a very talented writer, the prose was delicious, the story was well-crafted, and I felt like the characters and setting were fleshed out well. The main character was fairly likeable and realistic. And bonus points for a horror novel that doesn't resort to being sexually explicit or downright vile for shock factor.
My only complaint is that there were some enticing loose ends here and there, and I REALLY want to know what happened to the people who left!
The horror elements were unique and delightfully chilling, the reoccurring wasps were a horrible/amazing creep factor. The mystery was well-paced and kept me guessing what was real. I really enjoyed how pieces of the story came together with little clues, and though I did guess part of the twist, it was still very enjoyable to watch it unfold.
The author is a very talented writer, the prose was delicious, the story was well-crafted, and I felt like the characters and setting were fleshed out well. The main character was fairly likeable and realistic. And bonus points for a horror novel that doesn't resort to being sexually explicit or downright vile for shock factor.
My only complaint is that there were some enticing loose ends here and there, and I REALLY want to know what happened to the people who left!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Death, Violence, Grief
Minor: Self harm, Sexual assault, Vomit, Murder, Fire/Fire injury