A review by leandrathetbrzero
The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste

dark sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I may have entered this book with too high expectations. One of my favorite settings in horror is a haunted location, and Kiste certainly provides a fascinating twist on that popular narrative device. The tone was just a bit too melancholy for me, and I didn't connect with any of the characters. I'm really sad about this one!