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The Creeping
by Alexandra Sirowy
If you hunt for monsters, you'll find them.
I don't usually read paranormal or suspend books, not because I don't enjoy it, but I can't find books that have these genres, moreover good ones.
This book is carefully constructed, it's a bit slow at first because it wants to introduce you to the whole scenario and let you know what's going on. I actually enjoy the slow pace, you can feel how Stella was haunted from Jeanie, and how Jeanie's disappearance had affected her life. I kinda emphasize Stella though, she needs to bear a heavy past, her parent's divorce, her dad's been MIA for the most part of her life due to work, and her friends are quite shitty too. She has too much bad influence around her, and you kinda understand if she makes stupid decisions because she wants to mend the broken pieces in her life. Even though I don't like her character, but in a general view point, she's actually the perfect character for this book. With all the heavy emotions and mystery going on, it makes the book a very enjoyable read.
I would give it a 5 star if it has just a little bit more drama to it. There's just too less blood-shed and the ending is a little bit too flat if you want to compare it to the hype that's been building throughout the climax. Nevertheless, a good book indeed. I'll be paying this author more attention in the future.