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silver_ethereal's Reviews (205)
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I was provided with an ARC copy of the novel by the author in exchange for an honest review. The novel will be released on October 1st, 2024.
Reading PRAY FOR HIM feels like being guided through a haunted maze by a beacon of warm light. While this slow burn horror is unsettling and tense, I found myself cocooned by overwhelming love throughout—not just what's woven between the characters, but also the tangible love Tyler Battaglia has poured into the pages.
PRAY FOR HIM is an exploration in the colours of love, devotion, and faith—self, platonic, familial, romantic, spiritual, all shades both holy and unholy. We witness Isaias take a journey through what these all mean for him and are invited to reflect on it ourselves, too.
Isaias' empathic/psychic abilities act as a great window into the supernatural aspects of the novel. He experiences the world in such a unique way, and I found myself relating to how he senses the emotions of others, for better or worse.
I adore the quietness—the moments of peace in between the struggle. Mrs. Marsh tidying, cooking, caring. Isaias in his office, surrounded by his books, knick-knacks, tea, and letters from Hector. The letters especially are such a vital part of the narrative (and perhaps my favourite part).
The characters are so present and full. I felt immediately like I was part of their found family, completely immersed in their world and relationships. This kept the stakes high and the pages turning as I raced to find out if Hector could be saved.
Battaglia's debut novel is infused with tenderness and aching. PRAY FOR HIM hurt with one hand and healed with the other. It excised a wound I didn't even know I had, leaving me better and more whole than I was before.
Reading PRAY FOR HIM feels like being guided through a haunted maze by a beacon of warm light. While this slow burn horror is unsettling and tense, I found myself cocooned by overwhelming love throughout—not just what's woven between the characters, but also the tangible love Tyler Battaglia has poured into the pages.
PRAY FOR HIM is an exploration in the colours of love, devotion, and faith—self, platonic, familial, romantic, spiritual, all shades both holy and unholy. We witness Isaias take a journey through what these all mean for him and are invited to reflect on it ourselves, too.
Isaias' empathic/psychic abilities act as a great window into the supernatural aspects of the novel. He experiences the world in such a unique way, and I found myself relating to how he senses the emotions of others, for better or worse.
I adore the quietness—the moments of peace in between the struggle. Mrs. Marsh tidying, cooking, caring. Isaias in his office, surrounded by his books, knick-knacks, tea, and letters from Hector. The letters especially are such a vital part of the narrative (and perhaps my favourite part).
The characters are so present and full. I felt immediately like I was part of their found family, completely immersed in their world and relationships. This kept the stakes high and the pages turning as I raced to find out if Hector could be saved.
Battaglia's debut novel is infused with tenderness and aching. PRAY FOR HIM hurt with one hand and healed with the other. It excised a wound I didn't even know I had, leaving me better and more whole than I was before.
