I felt like I read two different stories once the twist was revealed. The transition was rather jarring, but overall a fairly good thriller.

First half: 5/5
Second half: 3/5. It went the psychological route with a rather flat ending. Would still recommend and read again from this author.

2.5 rounded up

Honestly quite predictable. A lot of plot points borrowed from Agatha Christie novels but executed badly. Hated the “convenient” element that lead to the twist

3.75 rounded up

Favorites: the other one by Violet Allen, pressure by Ezra Daniels, Dark home by nnedi okorafor, flicker by L.D.Lewis, hide & seek by p.djeli clark

DNF @ 45% what was even going on?

Merged review:

DNF @ 45% what was even going on?

Merged review:

DNF @ 45% what was even going on?

I am on the fence with the last 5% but overall this book was excellent. Just be prepared for the difficult subject matter. Wish there were more chapters on Sally.

This one was emotional and had the usual funny moments, but where's the mystery? Got completely lost with the character arcs.

The yers, yas, dindjas and fers were too much

3.75 I guessed it from chapter 2 or 3. It felt a bit dragged out and the psychological part took a while to set in, probably past the 50% mark which is suprising. I did like the last few chapters, however, to those who have read this book, what are those beetles meant to signify?

4.75 Was hoping for a better ending, but this was good!!

2.5 extremely slow with not much happening and barely any horror.

Far better than the first. But Joyce stole the show!

Authors need to retire these “motives”

Wish it was a novella. Felt like there were too many characters with whom I could not connect with. The writing and the horror aspect was great though. Would recommend and try another book from this author.

Terribly boring