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A review by hayleyjames24
Butcherbird by Cassie Hart
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Always always always happy to read a kiwi author, something so special about it!
This book was so atmospheric, and I loved the setting. Cassie did such a great job of creating mystery and uncertainty.
I liked the dual POV, I think it was a great way to really dig deeper into the story than you could’ve with only one, although I was VERY suspicious of Will until a good way through the book. Cassie had a great way of making you uncertain and suspicious of all the characters in the book.
Thought Jena’s boyfriend Cade was a dickhead throughout but Cassie really did make him come to life and it was a real accurate representation of the douchey boyfriend.
I’m quite new to the horror genre but think this could be quite a good starting point for others because it’s a thriller with a touch of gore/horror imo. Nothing major in terms of gore though.
Overall, enjoyed it and would probably recommend to someone looking for an easy, unsettling and mysterious read.
This book was so atmospheric, and I loved the setting. Cassie did such a great job of creating mystery and uncertainty.
I liked the dual POV, I think it was a great way to really dig deeper into the story than you could’ve with only one, although I was VERY suspicious of Will until a good way through the book. Cassie had a great way of making you uncertain and suspicious of all the characters in the book.
Thought Jena’s boyfriend Cade was a dickhead throughout but Cassie really did make him come to life and it was a real accurate representation of the douchey boyfriend.
I’m quite new to the horror genre but think this could be quite a good starting point for others because it’s a thriller with a touch of gore/horror imo. Nothing major in terms of gore though.
Overall, enjoyed it and would probably recommend to someone looking for an easy, unsettling and mysterious read.