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Creeping by Alexandra Sirowy, Alexandra Sirowy
4.0

The first thriller or mystery book that gives me a full closure on everything(except maybe a tiny, little part
SpoilerStella remembers what really happened to Jeanie but still wonder what happened to her body, but eventually decided not to ponder on it and drives herself crazy
which I still think is a kind of closure)

Usually the mystery will be explained and then it ends with something that makes you think that maybe there's something else or there might be some details or questions that are left unanswered(not that it's a bad idea, some books are better when some things are left unanswered), but this book definitely answers all of my questions so it's definitely a new experience for me(a refreshing experience?) This book definitely makes me wonder which one is worse: monster-hunting -people or trusted humans killing people

However, the story's pace is a bit slow and the romance felt forced(?), it's like an unnecessary part of the novel; I couldn't wait for it to end so I can get back to the mystery.

Rant:
Spoilerwhy would Daniel stayed quiet about what happened to Jeanie?! It's an accident! I think all 3 of them could carried Jeanie back home though; and they obviously wouldn't need Stella to wait for Jeanie before coming back because they did went to that place by themselves so how can they forget how to get back there already?! Even if they don't, I don't think Stella's going to wait anyway because she's a 6y/o who's traumatized, panicked and afraid(even most adults couldn't think straight in that kind of situation)
And that stupid Daniel, blaming everyone for his own mistakes; I pity him when his mother didn't believe him though. I mean come on, no matter how mean and horrible he was, he's still 9y/o! No 9 y/o are capable of murder with intention(as far as I know).
How Stella's dad could keep on working late and left his daughter alone at home most of the time during all these is beyond me.