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A review by the_sassy_bookworm
The Broken Places by Blaine Daigle
5.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Broken Places by Blaine Daigle is a horror novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey into the depths of the Yukon wilderness.
Ryne Burdette inherits his family’s old hunting cabin and decides to go on a weekend hunting trip with his two best friends. However, there is something eerie about the woods, particularly as a winter storm approaches. The animals start behaving strangely and the natural laws of the wilderness seem to unravel. Whispers suggest that something is watching them.
As the storm intensifies and darkness envelops the woods, the trio must confront the dark secrets of the Burdette family lineage. The horrifying truth lies in shadowed places that have never been explored.
So I just finished reading The Broken Places by Blaine Daigle, and let me tell you, it was a wild ride! First things first, can we talk about that cover? It’s absolutely perfect. I’m obsessed with it.
Now, here’s the thing. This is Blaine Daigle’s debut horror novel, and I seriously couldn’t believe it. It was mind-blowing. The whole story just oozed this creepy atmosphere that had me on the edge of my seat. And let’s not forget about the setting - remote, bleak, and totally unforgiving. It was like a character in itself; that’s how well it was described.
The writing style was top-notch too. The pacing was spot-on, keeping me hooked from start to finish. And the characters? They were so intriguing and well-developed. I loved getting to know them throughout the book.
If I had one tiny nitpick, it would be that I wished there was a bit more exploration into the backstory of both the town and the Burdette family. But hey, considering this is Blaine Daigle’s first novel, it was still pretty darn impressive.
I seriously can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us next. Keep an eye out for this author because he has got some serious talent!
**ARC Via NetGalley**
The Broken Places by Blaine Daigle is a horror novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey into the depths of the Yukon wilderness.
Ryne Burdette inherits his family’s old hunting cabin and decides to go on a weekend hunting trip with his two best friends. However, there is something eerie about the woods, particularly as a winter storm approaches. The animals start behaving strangely and the natural laws of the wilderness seem to unravel. Whispers suggest that something is watching them.
As the storm intensifies and darkness envelops the woods, the trio must confront the dark secrets of the Burdette family lineage. The horrifying truth lies in shadowed places that have never been explored.
So I just finished reading The Broken Places by Blaine Daigle, and let me tell you, it was a wild ride! First things first, can we talk about that cover? It’s absolutely perfect. I’m obsessed with it.
Now, here’s the thing. This is Blaine Daigle’s debut horror novel, and I seriously couldn’t believe it. It was mind-blowing. The whole story just oozed this creepy atmosphere that had me on the edge of my seat. And let’s not forget about the setting - remote, bleak, and totally unforgiving. It was like a character in itself; that’s how well it was described.
The writing style was top-notch too. The pacing was spot-on, keeping me hooked from start to finish. And the characters? They were so intriguing and well-developed. I loved getting to know them throughout the book.
If I had one tiny nitpick, it would be that I wished there was a bit more exploration into the backstory of both the town and the Burdette family. But hey, considering this is Blaine Daigle’s first novel, it was still pretty darn impressive.
I seriously can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us next. Keep an eye out for this author because he has got some serious talent!
**ARC Via NetGalley**