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I really adored my other read by this author so I figured why not try another one and I’m definitely glad I followed that instinct because I ended up thoroughly enjoying it. It’s a fun and heart warming Peter Pan retelling but not without those poignant dark moments and I had a great time reading it. 

A book involving a book is always a win for me! I’ve been meaning to read this one for awhile and I’m glad I finally got around to it because I absolutely loved it! I wasn’t the biggest fan of Harrow’s first book so I’m glad this one turned out much better. It’s really my kind of story and I couldn’t have enjoyed it more!  

I don’t even know where to start with this book because it’s just SO dang brilliant! Without a doubt THE best horror novel I have read or will read this year. Absolutely nothing can top this book! I’ve read and been obsessed with Nick Cutter before but this book brings that to a whole new level. It’s definitely the best he’s ever written and I honestly don’t know how he can possibly top it, it’s just that good! In typical Cutter fashion it is gory as all hell and certain parts kind of made my stomach turn but that’s what I’ve come to love and expect from him at this point. I really can’t recommend this one highly enough, it’s absolutely mind blowing how good it is! 

Definitely not my fave Ann Rule that I’ve read. I didn’t hate it but it just seemed to drag on and be unnecessarily long. The story itself was interesting but it could have been cut down to be more snappy and captivating, there was a lot of repetition going on. 

I don’t even know where to start with this one because it was just so damn good. I’ve been wanting to read it for AGES and I’m so glad I finally decided to pick it up amongst my ever growing TBR because I just loved every single page. Just so many fascinating facts and stories, I want more!  

Meh. I had high hopes for this one, because down with the patriarchy! But despite starting off strong it tapered off into a boring and confusing mess that I really struggled to stay interested in. Strong concept but I find the execution lacked.  

Catriona Ward just knows how to check all of my boxes and ones I didn’t even know I had! One of the best cult horror stories I’ve read in a long time and I tend to read a lot of them because it’s one of my favourite sub genres. This one is definitely amongst the top ones if not THE top and I can’t recommend it highly enough. The twists and the turns legit had my jaw dropping and it’s rare a horror novel gives me actual physical reactions but this one gave me plenty! 

Unlike any other horror novel I’ve ever read and I want MORE. The most original haunted house story I’ve read, and trust me, I’ve read a lot so this is a big statement. It was just so fucking good though, it’s been weeks since I’ve finished it and I still can’t stop thinking about it! 

Before bed audio reread! 

I spent about 99% of this confused as fuck and the remaining part raging that this series went so far downhill after the first book. Not going to even bother with the forthcoming one, I’ve had enough.