readwithmaleah's profile picture

readwithmaleah 's review for:

Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
4.0

This was the most perfect book to ring in October and all things spooky. It had it all .. mysterious plot twists, suspicious "I've-Got-My-Eye-On-You" characters, family drama, and best of all, a HAUNTED HOUSE. Fans of Amityville Horror or Haunting of Hill House, this one is for you.

There were a few loose ends and twists that didn't quite make sense, and the writing was a bit predictable and cliche at times (nearly every chapter ended with a cliffhanger line, which I found pretty annoying). I'd actually give this 3-stars based on those things alone, but I'm rounding up for her creativity and ability to craft an unputdownable story.

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to figure out how I'm going to sleep without Mister Shadows and Miss Pennyface haunting my dreams.