I had this on my want to read list for a while because I love creepy small town/forest gothic stories. Sadly, I didn’t enjoy it as much as I expected. The romance felt super rushed, as did most of the plotline. For a book that ties into the characters’ and town’s past so much, everything still felt like it moved too quickly, resulting in a loss of atmosphere and tension. I wasn’t able to get invested in the side characters, or really root for the romance between Wil and El as much as I wanted to. I think this was a good story idea and while I did like the overall plot and the main characters, I really wish the book was longer with more buildup and a bit slower pace.