A review by crafty_goblin
From Below by Darcy Coates

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

One of my favorite reads of the end of 2024. The eerie underwater atmosphere is so deep and thick ! As a diver myself, I felt it even stronger. My paranoid imagination working pretty great, I'm pretty sure after this read, my next dive will be a bit more anxious than usual. The character aren't super developed but enough for the story. it's definitely more plot driver than character driven but it still worked for me. The description and feeling during the dive established pretty easily an eerie, stressful vibes which helps the reader (even if you are not a diver as it is not too technical) feels what the characters might feel tool. It's difficult to write more about the setting and the story without spoilers so I keep it like this. But if you like the claustrophobic thick horror ambiance with suspense, go for it. It is a pretty easy read and it's definitely a page turner. I coupled it with the audiobook for some parts and it's a pretty good combo.