A review by rogueblackwood
Rules For Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall

adventurous challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

4.5 stars.
This book is a trip!! There's even a specific trope that I usually hate but it works here well.
I usually hate an unreliable narrator, but in this case, she is unreliable but not on purpose. It was quite well done!
And while the ending may leave some upset with its lack of definitive answers, I liked the way it lets you figure out or guess what happened. If gave me Head Full of Ghosts Vibes as far as the ending goes.

I do agree with the Blair Witch reference for the style of storytelling but once you're in the woods it really feels very Silent Hill-esque in many ways! I can't wait to read the next book. I've seen that this is a series in a way that the investigators are the same in this and the Our Last Echoes.

And anyone thinking that YA Horror pulls punches in regards to horror or tragedy should read this!
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