Scan barcode
A review by shawna_reads
This is Where We Talk Things Out by Caitlin Marceau
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"I wish it had been..."
After her father passes away, Miller and her estranged mother spend the weekend at a cabin to repair their relationship, however, Sylvie sees it as a fun getaway. Soon enough, Miller sees how toxic her mother really is.
At only 86 pages, Caitlin sure knows how to pack an emotional punch! I love how Caitlin explored the abusive mother daughter relationship and turned it into a gut wrenching psychological horror. I felt more and more tense the further I got into the story and feared for Miller's safety. The story is raw and the dialogue feels real. The atmosphere is unsettling, and that ending? Dark af!
I'm glad I started 2023 with this amazing novella. I highly recommend it!
After her father passes away, Miller and her estranged mother spend the weekend at a cabin to repair their relationship, however, Sylvie sees it as a fun getaway. Soon enough, Miller sees how toxic her mother really is.
At only 86 pages, Caitlin sure knows how to pack an emotional punch! I love how Caitlin explored the abusive mother daughter relationship and turned it into a gut wrenching psychological horror. I felt more and more tense the further I got into the story and feared for Miller's safety. The story is raw and the dialogue feels real. The atmosphere is unsettling, and that ending? Dark af!
I'm glad I started 2023 with this amazing novella. I highly recommend it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Minor: Body shaming and Fatphobia