The Whispering Dead

DNF @ 46% /In chapter 14

Just ... I really don't like Kiera. And plotholes man. If I had amnesia I'd be doing my best to figure out who I am and who the men chasing me were not going into town, “putting down roots,” and deciding to help a ghost move on. Like ... What????
Since her first night she hasn't mentioned learning about her past at all. I don't understand.

I sort of got bored too yet was trying to continue on, but then she tells Zoe “I don't take charity” and “I can buy my own food” when literally she cannot. She has no money whatsoever. Just say thank you and maybe ask for a job! Especially since she isn't doing anything else or making plans for her memory-less future. I just got annoyed and decided to quit right there haha.

This was my first Darcy Coates book and I really enjoyed her writing! Not sure if I'll continue this series but I will definitely try reading some of her other books

Quick read, pretty superficial in its story and characters. Theirs some intriguing concepts so I'll continue the series. Not scary or creepy. Leans into a YAish horror novel

I loved this. It was incredibly readable, the pages turned themselves. I needed a nice break after reading a bunch of heavier stuff.

It's a story that feels familiar, girl who can who can see the dead enters a small town and quickly finds her peculiar found family and nemesis, we've read that one before haven't we? Maybe.
It's still a fun read with endearing characters that include a goofy little black cat and a caricature of a conspiracy theorist.

If you are looking for a fun, light, mysterious haunted story, behold this gem of a book. It jumps right into something that is mysterious, exciting, and a bit scary. From there it takes you on a ride with the delightful MC Keira. It gives you the cozy feeling of being in a small town with a bunch of likable characters. Yet, there is always that bit of mystery and danger lurking. Throughout the book, I fell in love with the town, Keira, and the group of people that she's surrounded by. And then finding out there is a second book to this really made my heart soar.

Overall, this is a great book for those that love a bit of a scare but are not ready to get too dark or creepy.

Overall rating: 5/5Writing: 5/5, Her writing style is engaging and thoughtful. Plot: 5/5, Awesome plot, I think she plans out her books very well. I'm a bit bummed we didn't learn more about Keira but it's a series.Characters: 5/5, Darcy Coates has a very special skill with characters! In just one page, sometimes one paragraph she can make you deeply invested in these people. With a few words, you are rooting for them!
Would I reread?: Yup, definitely and I'm happy this was my last book of 2021

Narrators: single narrator, Keira
POV: 3rd person, single POV
Genre: Horror, Adult, Cozy Horror or Feel Good Horror,
Pace: Fast-Paced, It grabs you from the first page!Tone: Tense, emotionalStoryline: Character-driven, Character explorationThemes: Found family, ghosts, mediumship, graveyard, amnesiaWriting style: Contemporary and light, succinct, well plottedBook Appeal: For those wanting cozy horror, wanting a good tension but a happy ending for our MCType: 1st in the Gravekeeper Series, I can't wait for book two in March. I hope we get quite a few adventures with Keira and her buddies!Content Warnings: death (off-page little graphic), betrayal, child death, suicide, injuries Was the Blurb/Genre Accurate: YesAdditional Comments:I have had only one book that I didn't absolutely love from this author and I'm now convinced that was a fluke. Her books are both spooky and totally warmhearted! This book reminds me a lot of Craven Manor and I'm so pleased it's going to be a series! Just good feels with her books! And she was the author I read most this year! I think this and Craven Manor will be yearly re-reads for me!

i didn't really like anything about this. i think darcy coates books are just not for me. i read horror for an atmosphere and writing style she just doesn't have. i didn't like the sense of humor or any characters in this book, and this is now the second time i've read a memory loss plot line from her, neither of which i liked. not for me. i feel bad for the one star because i don't think it's necessarily objectively awful but i have nothing good to say about it, it all felt so recycled and cheesy.

I reread this because I wanted to refresh my memory before I read the second book in the series. It was still just as good the second time around. I'd forgotten how much I loved Keira, Zoe. Mason and Adage.