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Craven Manor
by Darcy Coates
Daniel gets the job offer of his life, work at a big manor, but not everything seems right.
So, I couldn't sleep and I was in for a bit of a horror book. Hey, if I can't sleep anyway. :P I knew that with Darcy Coates I would be having a ride of creepiness, so I was eager to start this one. I quickly found out that, apparently, I already read a bit of the book. I was at first worried that I may have read the book and that Goodreads had gone and effed up again, but thankfully after a few chapters things started to be new for me.
The manor. Well from the start I was definitely noping as the author described the building, the garden, the crypt. I just knew this wasn't a place one would visit during the day or night. It was just such a foreboding place. It was instantly clear that this place had seen a lot of terrible things. And as the story progresses and we see various facets of the story pop up, I was intrigued, but also having a serious case of goosebumps because it was pretty dang terrifying.
Daniel was pretty brave, and I loved how well he went to tend for the garden. But also the crypt, how he tried to make it more of a spot of peace than something overrun by darkness. And the house, he also tried to take care of the house and the cat that lives there. Sure, he was terrified at times, but he still kept going. Mostly because he didn't want to be homeless ever again, but also because he felt happy doing the work.
At the beginning and also later on we could see him care for an older neighbour of his. Who saw him as a grandson which just had me smiling so much.
Bran was a fabulous character. He was creepy, yes, but I am not sure how to explain. I just liked him. I knew his intentions weren't bad, he just was a bit crappy at executing them. :P
Annelise? That girl was terrific. I feel sorry for what she has gone through, poor thing. :( But it seems she doesn't mind being what she is now. She is finally living her life.
I was delighted with the way the whole midnight curfew and what happens at midnight stuff was handled. At first I was effing terrified and when the scratching began I was just looking around my dark-ish room waiting for something to pop up. But then later I found myself looking forward to the midnight parts. Of course, ha, I won't tell you why. I will just say this, I had a smile on my face. Daniel is really a great guy. So many people would have fled in terror.
While I did love the story, I am a bit sad that it wasn't a pure ghost story. Instead we also had a monster, a plague, shapeshifters. At times it just didn't feel right to me, it was just too much and so I was rolling my eyes a few times and found myself thinking: "Yeah, sure, add that as well, what is next? Aliens?"
It was pretty hilarious that Daniel couldn't seem to figure out what to do with trust. He seemed to easily give it to everyone but then also immediately pulled it away when he heard bad words about this person (and didn't even care to ask for an explanation from the person it was about).
Kyle is the biggest reason why I am given this book a lower rating than I was planning. From the start I didn't like Kyle, but then he gets worse with each time we see him. He just didn't seem to have any conscience of care for anyone. He just saw money and he didn't care who or what he had to destroy to get to it. *rolls eyes*
Was it really necessary to keep on telling the portrait was x and y. In the end I was just giggling at the silliness of it. We get that the portrait is x and y, you already told us so many times now. :P
The author really knows how to write a creepy story. There were times that I just put my book away and tried to regain my breathing to normal levels again. And I even had to read something fluffier afterwards so I could finally try sleeping.
The ending was pretty great, I am very much happy for Daniel. He deserves this, he worked so hard and fought so hard. Plus I am happy for other characters as well. They too deserve some happiness.
All in all, a very exciting book with lots of creepy moments. I can't wait for Darcy Coates newest book, I know it is coming out very soon and I am so excited!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
So, I couldn't sleep and I was in for a bit of a horror book. Hey, if I can't sleep anyway. :P I knew that with Darcy Coates I would be having a ride of creepiness, so I was eager to start this one. I quickly found out that, apparently, I already read a bit of the book. I was at first worried that I may have read the book and that Goodreads had gone and effed up again, but thankfully after a few chapters things started to be new for me.
The manor. Well from the start I was definitely noping as the author described the building, the garden, the crypt. I just knew this wasn't a place one would visit during the day or night. It was just such a foreboding place. It was instantly clear that this place had seen a lot of terrible things. And as the story progresses and we see various facets of the story pop up, I was intrigued, but also having a serious case of goosebumps because it was pretty dang terrifying.
Daniel was pretty brave, and I loved how well he went to tend for the garden. But also the crypt, how he tried to make it more of a spot of peace than something overrun by darkness. And the house, he also tried to take care of the house and the cat that lives there. Sure, he was terrified at times, but he still kept going. Mostly because he didn't want to be homeless ever again, but also because he felt happy doing the work.
At the beginning and also later on we could see him care for an older neighbour of his. Who saw him as a grandson which just had me smiling so much.
Bran was a fabulous character. He was creepy, yes, but I am not sure how to explain. I just liked him. I knew his intentions weren't bad, he just was a bit crappy at executing them. :P
Annelise? That girl was terrific. I feel sorry for what she has gone through, poor thing. :( But it seems she doesn't mind being what she is now. She is finally living her life.
I was delighted with the way the whole midnight curfew and what happens at midnight stuff was handled. At first I was effing terrified and when the scratching began I was just looking around my dark-ish room waiting for something to pop up. But then later I found myself looking forward to the midnight parts. Of course, ha, I won't tell you why. I will just say this, I had a smile on my face. Daniel is really a great guy. So many people would have fled in terror.
While I did love the story, I am a bit sad that it wasn't a pure ghost story. Instead we also had a monster, a plague, shapeshifters. At times it just didn't feel right to me, it was just too much and so I was rolling my eyes a few times and found myself thinking: "Yeah, sure, add that as well, what is next? Aliens?"
It was pretty hilarious that Daniel couldn't seem to figure out what to do with trust. He seemed to easily give it to everyone but then also immediately pulled it away when he heard bad words about this person (and didn't even care to ask for an explanation from the person it was about).
Kyle is the biggest reason why I am given this book a lower rating than I was planning. From the start I didn't like Kyle, but then he gets worse with each time we see him. He just didn't seem to have any conscience of care for anyone. He just saw money and he didn't care who or what he had to destroy to get to it. *rolls eyes*
Was it really necessary to keep on telling the portrait was x and y. In the end I was just giggling at the silliness of it. We get that the portrait is x and y, you already told us so many times now. :P
The author really knows how to write a creepy story. There were times that I just put my book away and tried to regain my breathing to normal levels again. And I even had to read something fluffier afterwards so I could finally try sleeping.
The ending was pretty great, I am very much happy for Daniel. He deserves this, he worked so hard and fought so hard. Plus I am happy for other characters as well. They too deserve some happiness.
All in all, a very exciting book with lots of creepy moments. I can't wait for Darcy Coates newest book, I know it is coming out very soon and I am so excited!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/