Scan barcode
A review by emmreadsbooks
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
To set the record straight, in my opinion this book is a mystery. Having that expectation really sets the tone for the pacing and general vibes. Maya is an unreliable narrator with questionable memories, though we've learned by now that you should trust your gut in these things. It's slow until about 75% where we finally go over the hill and start riding down. I found it difficult at times to keep track of which timeline we were in, having something like years in the chapter title would've been great for me on audio. But the narrator was amazing at building tension and killed it at the scenes in Spanish. While this one wasn't my favorite mystery, I'm not opposed to trying out Ana Reyes again.
*Thank you to LibroFM for an ALC in exchange for my honest review*
*Thank you to LibroFM for an ALC in exchange for my honest review*