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A review by jprindfleisch
In the Dark of the Grove by Jon Wesley Huff
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
In the Dark of the Grove by Jon Wesley Huff is an excellent blend of queer representation, American Gothic ambiance, and a narrative that kept me reading the entire book in one sitting. Huff skillfully draws you into the unsettling atmosphere of Essen, Indiana, a town shrouded in mystery in the dark heart of America's heartland.
Huff's atmospheric writing pulled me smack dab into the Midwest, to a town that feels intriguingly off-kilter. And that ending, though it could have benefited from more foreshadowing, delivered a fun twist that had me racing through the last pages.
This book is a must-read for fans of Americana horror, particularly those seeking queer representation within the genre. In the Dark of the Grove is definitely a standout addition to the horror landscape.
Huff's atmospheric writing pulled me smack dab into the Midwest, to a town that feels intriguingly off-kilter. And that ending, though it could have benefited from more foreshadowing, delivered a fun twist that had me racing through the last pages.
This book is a must-read for fans of Americana horror, particularly those seeking queer representation within the genre. In the Dark of the Grove is definitely a standout addition to the horror landscape.