A review by fictionlostandfound
Neverest by T.L. Bodine

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Neverest by T.L. Bodine was in incredibly emotional and unsettling slow burn of a book. Carrie's husband Sean has vanished after reaching the peak of Mount Everest and she cannot rest until she traces his steps to try to understand what happened. She is confronted with feelings of grief, guilt, curiosity, and physical exertion throughout the story. There is a very unsettling feeling that lurks in every page that continuously propelled me forward, needing to know what would happen next.  Although there are no outright jump scares or scenes of blood and gore, the slow burn of horror is present in this story.

I had never read any of this author's work prior to this, but I will be seeking her out now! Thank you to Ghost Orchid Press for a gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.