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A review by hollielovesromance
Clever Creatures of the Night by Samantha Mabry
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
When Case’s friend writes her a letter asking her to come visit her at a house on the outskirts of their remote hometown, she decides to show up. Only when Case gets to the home her friend is gone and her friend’s roommates aren’t forthcoming in where she is.
This book tried to do big things which I admire but I ultimately think it fell a bit short. In attempt to be mysterious the author waits to reveal information about backstory regarding how the characters got to the house until like 67% in. Case is a morally grey character and I didn’t really like her or feel like I could trust her but I did know she would do anything to find her friend. The pacing felt a bit off for me and I found myself bored in some parts and then it was rushed to a not so satisfying ending. I really wanted to like this book more because the premise is so cool and mysterious but it didn’t fully deliver.
This book tried to do big things which I admire but I ultimately think it fell a bit short. In attempt to be mysterious the author waits to reveal information about backstory regarding how the characters got to the house until like 67% in. Case is a morally grey character and I didn’t really like her or feel like I could trust her but I did know she would do anything to find her friend. The pacing felt a bit off for me and I found myself bored in some parts and then it was rushed to a not so satisfying ending. I really wanted to like this book more because the premise is so cool and mysterious but it didn’t fully deliver.