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Something I Keep Upstairs
by J.D. Barker
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Huge thank you to Net Galley and Hampton Creek Press for an ARC for an honest review!
My first actual paranormal book and my first J. D. Barker book. What a thrilling entry into both! I was beyond impressed with the ghost tale as well as the writing of the author.
I enjoyed so much learning there was actual history to some of this, and yes to the google I go! The ambiance and tone set out in the beginning really had a gripping pull and I just couldn’t get enough. There were SO many twists, so many questions, everything left me wanting more and more.
With every change of narrator, it was almost a laugh out loud, not because anything was funny, but because we were left off at such a point of distress, it’s almost frustrating — not to mention the frustrations you’re reading back into by switching back to the other. Such a way to keep me going and seriously couldn’t put it down.
My mind just couldn’t keep up with all the theories I had, each one never correct—and I really enjoy the spooky! This is definitely one I’ll purchase and re-read in the future, and will be adding his other works to my ever growing to be read pile, somewhere closer to the front :)
10/10 for me.
My first actual paranormal book and my first J. D. Barker book. What a thrilling entry into both! I was beyond impressed with the ghost tale as well as the writing of the author.
I enjoyed so much learning there was actual history to some of this, and yes to the google I go! The ambiance and tone set out in the beginning really had a gripping pull and I just couldn’t get enough. There were SO many twists, so many questions, everything left me wanting more and more.
With every change of narrator, it was almost a laugh out loud, not because anything was funny, but because we were left off at such a point of distress, it’s almost frustrating — not to mention the frustrations you’re reading back into by switching back to the other. Such a way to keep me going and seriously couldn’t put it down.
My mind just couldn’t keep up with all the theories I had, each one never correct—and I really enjoy the spooky! This is definitely one I’ll purchase and re-read in the future, and will be adding his other works to my ever growing to be read pile, somewhere closer to the front :)
10/10 for me.