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A review by queergoth_reads
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I received this as an eARC from NetGalley but all thoughts are my owns.
This is such a cozy little horror novel. It doesn't lean into the horror as much as I think it could have but it was a really great read. It's definitely the book is give people if someone asked about my taste in literature.
Also as someone who is afraid of spiders, this book did a great job at endearing them to me which is quite a feat.
<Spoiler> I do feel that maybe Sophie was forcing her world view on Annie a bit much but then I think most of the conflict in the book wouldn't have happened so probably necessary in this case. </Spoiler>
I do feel like Annie's dependency on alcohol probably could have done with a bit more serious discussion.
Overall great read though. Very much enjoyed it.
This is such a cozy little horror novel. It doesn't lean into the horror as much as I think it could have but it was a really great read. It's definitely the book is give people if someone asked about my taste in literature.
Also as someone who is afraid of spiders, this book did a great job at endearing them to me which is quite a feat.
<Spoiler> I do feel that maybe Sophie was forcing her world view on Annie a bit much but then I think most of the conflict in the book wouldn't have happened so probably necessary in this case. </Spoiler>
I do feel like Annie's dependency on alcohol probably could have done with a bit more serious discussion.
Overall great read though. Very much enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Grief and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent and Eating disorder