A review by tabitha_thorns
Dearest by Jacquie Walters

challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Solid horror! Good mix of emotionally-driven scenes and paranormal stuff. Sometimes cliche plot points but the story is told so well that it doesn't really matter. I read this in less than 24 hours - a quick, gripping, spooky read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death

Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt