A review by caseyundercovers
The Return by Rachel Harrison

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I really enjoyed this and am quickly finding myself to be quite the Rachel Harrison fan. 

While this is a horror story, it is also a story about friendship and how friendships change over time. 

My favorite part of this story was absolutely the boutique hotel setting. Each room has a different theme, and I could spend an entire day exploring these rooms. The autumnal atmosphere was also great, gloomy, dreary, foggy, and perfect for this kind of story. 

The cast of characters was great, I could see this group as a realistic group of friends, and they are all very likable. 

[Spoiler!] My only complaint is that you don't get a definitive answer as to what kind of monster we are dealing with in the story, but I'm assuming it is a wendigo. 

I would recommend this book for spooky season, monster seekers, and fright fans.