daniielaph's reviews
65 reviews

Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Catriona Ward has me in a chokehold. Again she has wowed me, this is the 3rd book of hers I've read and I can confirm she has become my favorite author. The way you never really know what is going on until the end is so fun to me. Can't wait to read all the others and any future books she realeases.

The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.

Honestly the writting was way to descriptive with a lot of (IMO) unnecessary information and details that could have been avoided. There were also some times the author repeated the same thing over and over as to become tiring.

Carcoma by Layla Martínez

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Little Eve by Catriona Ward

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is the second of Catriona's books I've read (1st was last house on needless) and I can confidently say, I am in love with her writing. If at times a little confusing (same experience with the 1st book) the way it all unfolds leaves me enraptured by her stories. I cannot wait to read the rest of her books. 

As for this story, I do have to say it definitely is a slow burn but the complexity of trauma mixed with doomsday cult vibes and a small town mistery in a gorgeously described setting  made me love this book. So 5 stars!

My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna van Veen

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Te di ojos y miraste las tinieblas by Irene Solà

challenging dark funny sad medium-paced

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

4.0

A pesar de que me fue difícil agarrar el hilo de la narración al principio me gustó mucho todo el folclor que exponen en el libro y la historia se me hizo muy divertida y triste a la vez.

This Skin Was Once Mine and Other Disturbances by Eric LaRocca

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

Un lugar soleado para gente sombría by Mariana Enríquez

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson

emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Even if you're not a horror fan you NEED to read this book. Absolutely loved it. One of the best books I've ever read.