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A review by uutopicaa
Something in the Walls by Daisy Pearce
4.75
I want to thank Macmillan for providing the audiobook copy of this title through NetGalley for an early review. I also preordered the Minotaur Books hardcover edition and had the pleasure of experiencing the novel through assisted reading (listening to the audiobook while following along with the printed book). With that said, let’s dive into my thoughts.
First and foremost: I loved this book! OMG, it was such an incredible read!
I wasn’t sure what to expect from it. Was it horror? Was it a mystery? Was it both? Kind of.
"Something in the Walls" follows Mina, a young psychologist fresh out of college. Through a friend she meets in a grief support group, Mina is presented with a unique professional opportunity to gain experience in her field.
Her friend, Sam, is a reporter intrigued by the case of a young girl who claims to be possessed by a witch. Sam wants Mina to observe the girl's behavior from a clinical standpoint and assess what’s really happening so he can write a note about it for the newspaper.
Mina and Sam then travel to the location and, of course, things don’t go as planned. The two of them soon get drawn into a small town steeped in old traditions and beliefs that challenge their own sanity. And the main question remains: What is really going on with this girl who claims to speak to the death and being possessed by a witch who talks to her through the cracks of the walls?
This book blends both paranormal and psychological horror, blurring the line between the two in a way that leaves you questioning what is magical and what is real. It’s great because this sense of doubt is also planted in the reader, not just in the protagonist, and will keep you wondering until the very last page. The story repeatedly tests our logical thinking and perceptions.
And the ending... just wow. I won’t spoil it, but it’s definitely my kind of ending: about 80% closed, with just enough left open to leave you pondering long after you’ve finished the book.
I look forward to checking out more works by this author soon!
If you enjoy small-town horror stories and witchcraft tales, “Something in the walls” is perfect for you!
TW: There are implications of physical and sexual violence, though they are never explicitly described.
First and foremost: I loved this book! OMG, it was such an incredible read!
I wasn’t sure what to expect from it. Was it horror? Was it a mystery? Was it both? Kind of.
"Something in the Walls" follows Mina, a young psychologist fresh out of college. Through a friend she meets in a grief support group, Mina is presented with a unique professional opportunity to gain experience in her field.
Her friend, Sam, is a reporter intrigued by the case of a young girl who claims to be possessed by a witch. Sam wants Mina to observe the girl's behavior from a clinical standpoint and assess what’s really happening so he can write a note about it for the newspaper.
Mina and Sam then travel to the location and, of course, things don’t go as planned. The two of them soon get drawn into a small town steeped in old traditions and beliefs that challenge their own sanity. And the main question remains: What is really going on with this girl who claims to speak to the death and being possessed by a witch who talks to her through the cracks of the walls?
This book blends both paranormal and psychological horror, blurring the line between the two in a way that leaves you questioning what is magical and what is real. It’s great because this sense of doubt is also planted in the reader, not just in the protagonist, and will keep you wondering until the very last page. The story repeatedly tests our logical thinking and perceptions.
And the ending... just wow. I won’t spoil it, but it’s definitely my kind of ending: about 80% closed, with just enough left open to leave you pondering long after you’ve finished the book.
I look forward to checking out more works by this author soon!
If you enjoy small-town horror stories and witchcraft tales, “Something in the walls” is perfect for you!
TW: There are implications of physical and sexual violence, though they are never explicitly described.