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A review by annamickreads
The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould
4.0
4.5 and oh my goodness.
About 45 pages into this book I thought I had the mystery all figured out — until I didn't. Part of the reason this book is so great is because it blends metaphorical with the metaphysical. Without giving too much away, I really appreciated the lean into the almost gothic literature trope of evil manifesting not only from the supernatural, but from people's very real (and sometimes terrifyingly Dark...pun intended) emotions.
The plot twists and turns I truly didn't expect, and I loved many of the descriptions in this book that were as beautiful as they were chilling. Our main characters' quest for truth and the ability to be their authentic selves is lovely, sweet, and a gentle reminder that love can triumph over all even when everything seems lost.
About 45 pages into this book I thought I had the mystery all figured out — until I didn't. Part of the reason this book is so great is because it blends metaphorical with the metaphysical. Without giving too much away, I really appreciated the lean into the almost gothic literature trope of evil manifesting not only from the supernatural, but from people's very real (and sometimes terrifyingly Dark...pun intended) emotions.
The plot twists and turns I truly didn't expect, and I loved many of the descriptions in this book that were as beautiful as they were chilling. Our main characters' quest for truth and the ability to be their authentic selves is lovely, sweet, and a gentle reminder that love can triumph over all even when everything seems lost.