A review by book_rascal
The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

 

This is only the second book I’ve read of this author and I am hooked. The book takes place in two timelines and multiple points of view. Vi and her brother Eric live with their grandmother who is a brilliant psychiatrist who works with the mentally ill. One day the grandmother brings home a girl named Iris who is one of her patients. The girl acts strange and Vi takes on the task of helping her to behave normal. Vi and Eric are fascinated by monsters and bring Iris into their monster group. Soon Vi starts getting suspicious about what her grandmother is doing at the institution.  

Lizzy is a monster hunter and is always traveling, on the hunt for monsters. The monster she really wants to catch is her sister. Girls have been going missing for years and she believes her sister is responsible. Her hunt is dangerous but she is determined.  

I figured out one of the twists but the ending got me. There is a lot of tension and it made me anxious to see what was next. This is a good one!