The Building That Wasn't

While “The Building That Wasn't” took some time to fully draw me in, it eventually captured my interest with eerie vibes reminiscent of Neil Gaiman's works, which I greatly enjoy. The atmosphere and the strange world the author creates are the real draws. The odd character dynamics and the mystery behind them kept me engaged, wondering what the relations between people would be.

However, the book didn't quite reach a five-star rating for me due to the initial difficulty I had in engaging with the story and the story's climax, which left me feeling as though it could have been more thoroughly explored or developed.

Overall, “The Building That Wasn't” is a uniquely intriguing read. When I was a good way in I was completely hooked. It's perfect for fans of horror, suspense, and wonderfully weird tales, offering a distinctive charm and an immersive story.

Thanks to BookSirens and Abigail Miles for the ARC.

Firstly, I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Now onto the book.

It started off slow and a little confusing, a few different POVs when going straight in while still trying to set the scene is a little off-putting. However, around 30% into the setup, it starts to pick up when Everly inevitably enters the building. There were a lot of unpredictable twists, the science fiction elements to the plot adding a nice sprinkle of mystery to the growing dark theme.

Overall, it was a good read, something different to my usual genres and definitely met the expectation set. A great debut book for sure!