The Whispering Dead

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!