Endless is the Night

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Endless is the Night is a debut horror novel set in the eerie and mysterious Kii mountains of Japan. It follows three friends, Cody, Rick, and Mia, who, looking for an adventure, find more then they bargained for when they enter a world filled with ancient gods, cults, hidden horrors that won't be kept hidden for long.

I loved the unique Japanese setting in this genre. (well, unique for me at least). And while we are mostly familiar with the western setting in most stories, it added to the mystery. The story kept me hooked and Brooks does a fantastic job of building a story where you want to keep going to see where it ends.

However, the narrative sometimes felt restricted, cycling through the same few locations, which made the world feel really small. And while I was definitely engaged, it lacked some dimension and flow. It felt like I was gliding over the story instead of living it. But honestly, that's just me nitpicking because I devoured this book in just a few sittings.

Despite these minor issues, “Endless is the Night” is a strong debut. I'm looking forward to seeing how Brooks develops his storytelling in the next few books he has promised us. I'll be there for the ride.

Thanks to BookSirens and Shawn Brooks for the ARC.