Ariel

The main issue with me, personally, was the writing. I'm not saying it's bad at all, but it was written during the 1950s and obviously, we have changed the way we write. It was a little difficult to understand at times since of course, the language and writing at the time is different than now. Other than that, it was still enjoyable and entertaining.

Honestly, if this book wasn't so short, I probably would have stopped reading, but since it is only 182 pages I decided it's no bother. I wasn't scared, but I was creeped out at times. It's not terrifying in my opinion, but it is very eerie. The ending left me shocked and everything kind of started to make sense to me, which made the book even better because my fear was not being able to understand what was going on.

This book might not scare you, but it definitely will have you creeped out, second guessing, and overthinking things which is probably just as bad. It plays with your mind and that's where the horror begins.

This is my first Karin Slaughter book and it will definitely not be my last. Within the first few pages the action was already starting and I loved that! There were so many twists that left me shocked and parts that made me physically flinch. This book was so disturbing in a good way (if that even exists). Overall, this book was great. Very close to a five star.

While reading this book I was very intrigued the whole time. That's the main word I'd use to describe how I felt while reading: Intrigued.

It kept me asking questions and wanting to know the answers. This led me to read this book in one day because I needed those answers. I got to say, even though I was interested and thought it was entertaining, I found myself getting a bit bored at times. That may just be me, but this book isn't necessarily “action-packed” which isn't a bad thing, just not what I'm used to at the moment. But I tell you, the ending is what made me give this book 4 stars.

The ending kind of left me speechless. I was just dumbfounded. The main twist made this book for me and made me like it so much more. Yes, I was hooked and slightly amused, but once that twist happened I knew it went from a 3 star to a 4 star. And the very end was also very entertaining and actually made me want a bit more. I can see why this book receives the praise it does.

This book is one of the few that truly grossed me out. The murder I was obviously expecting and fine with (weird thing to say) but the incest, rape, abuse, cannibalism, necrophilia, and overall gruesomeness was so much more than I was expecting. I had to stop reading and give myself a little break at times since I was so disgusted.

That isn't why I gave it three stars tough. I gave it three stars because I found the majority of the story pretty boring. The only thing fascinating and intriguing is the family dynamics. I also found it interesting that I didn't know whether to support Michael or be against him, like him or hate him, or feel any sympathy for him. The rest I found a little boring and predictable at times. It was still entertaining and unlike anything I've read leading up to it, but nothing spectacular happened in my opinion.

Every time I think how the hell can Eddie get out of this one, there's no way. Every time I think that he always amazes me and finds a way.

This book is incredible! Another five stars because it is truly deserving. Everything was playing in my head like a TV show that I couldn't stop watching and I loved it. You start the beginning having your assumptions, thinking through things, gathering your ideas and by the end everything is not even close to what it seemed or what you thought was even possible.

Questions are finally answered that leave you satisfied, but wanting more. This is definitely my new favorite series, dare I say, of all time. That's a pretty bold statement, especially early on, but I'm sticking to it.