A review by karlakayjenniges
The Girl in the Cellar: An Extreme Horror from Two of the Darkest Minds (U-TURNS Book 1) by Aron Beauregard, Matt Shaw

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

"No matter where I go, what I do, who I see, there's always this shadow following me with its rancid breath constantly breathing down my neck. A whisper carried in the wind, I'm still with you."

Brooke:

The first half given to us by Matt Shaw takes into the mind of Brooke. She is telling us her story of her kidnapping and suffering. The effect it had on her drives her into a mental break and causes her to go searching for her kidnapper. She is out for revenge. 

"If you truly love someone, let them go, for if they return, they were always yours."

Crane and Brad:

The second half given to us by Aron Beauregard takes us into the minds of Crane and Brooke's son Brad. Brad is an angry child, feeling that he was neglected by his mother. Crane is disturbing and has some really disgusting fetishes. 

All these characters come together and we are delved into their darkest thoughts and disturbing desires. 

This collaberation is fantastic. I absolutely love the psychological aspects that Matt wrote into Brooke's story. Her character development was resonating and I couldn't help but feel her distress and pain. Then Aron hits us with Crane and Brad. Two very disturbed minds with some disgusting and creepy fetishes. But I could not help but feel sorry for Brad, poor kid. Crane on the other hand is a puke, the character that made my head spin with contempt and wishing he would get his just due!

I enjoyed this whole read and I am super excited for the up coming releases and collaberations!