I found out about this book on a whim while searching 2023 horror releases and I'm so glad I did because I really enjoyed this book! I loved the discussion about generational trauma and its effects on future generations. I love how there was an almost haunted house aspect to the story (probably my favorite horror trope). I also really enjoyed that this followed an author and it's a fun way to fit into the book about books trope which is rarely seen in horror novels - although it is more common in more recent horror releases.

This book had many creepy moments and some that actually had my stomach churning. You know how movies have a cold open? Well, this had like a double cold open. There were so many parts of this that I was slack-jawed, listening to what was unfolding. And personally, I liked the reveal, but I can understand how it would be divisive.

If J.H. Markert writes another book I will definitely be picking it up!