Well-written, entertaining and unexpected. It’s hard to review this book without spoiling it. I’ll just say it was memorable and the ending was satisfying.

The hype was real. While the story crafted by Catriona Ward might not be highly original, her narrators are unique, well researched, and just incredibly built. At first, the book was a little confusing, but it did not take long for it to grip me and then I could not put it down. What I ultimately want in a book is for it to make me feel, and this one made me feel so much. I went from disliking certain characters to empathizing with them to being heartbroken. This was my first book by Catriona Ward, but I certainly won't be the last!

Holy crap on a cracker! Definitely not what I expected. First, this is classified as a horror book, but I took it more as a suspense novel. There was a little gory stuff, but not as much as I would assume would be in a horror book. Second, it is weird. I mean a very weird book. I think that's way it took me four days to read. I could only handle a little bit of it at a time. Well, that is until I got about 65% into the book. I couldn't put it down until I got to the end of it. Third, it so intrigued me. I kept thinking what the crap. I actually liked Olivia a lot. There's not much more I can say because if I tell anything it will ruin the book. I will say, if you decide to read it, just know it is weird, but also intriguing.

Thanks to Netgalley, McMillan, and Ward for a Kindle Version of the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

just finished The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward and I think I’m still a little dazed. It starts out very strange and confusing. The story is told from several perspectives including Ted, the main character, Lauren, his daughter, and even Olivia , his cat. This is when I thought, OK this may be too weird for me. But the more I read the more I became invested in the story line and the characters. When Dee Dee, whose sister disappeared many years ago, becomes convinced that Ted is some how responsible for her sister’s disappearance, she moves in next door. That is when the details slowly start coming out. The curve balls just keep coming at you until the very end. A very, very different and interesting book.

Ambitious, exceptional prose but with a plot and characterizations that felt recycled. Feels a bit detached, though I do enjoy a cat POV.

This story blew my mind! I love how layered and twisty it was. This story is absolutely jam packed with secrets, misdirections, and grand reveals! I also loved the way that this story was more than surface level, but was also very enlightening, as well. I adored this book, and cannot wait to read more by Ward!

I absolutely understand why this book is getting so much hype. As it promised, I had no idea where the story was going and found myself surprised at the end. This is a story that will definitely keep you turning pages and I strongly recommend it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This book is different, as in the characters, but it could not hold my attention for long. I could not finish it, but the it has been checked out a few times and even put in transit for a library patron outside of our system.

I am sorry that I can not rate this novel. This is one of the rare books that I just could not get into. I was confused from the very beginning. I could not get interested in the characters or the mystery. It might of not been the right time for me to read the novel - so I have set it aside to perhaps return to another time.

I went into this book thinking it would just be another average horror novel but boy was I wrong, and that was great! The book takes such an unexpected turn in the story, and it works. This was such a refreshing, thought-provoking book and I cannot wait to read more by this author!

I read The Last House on Needless Street a couple weeks ago & I still find myself thinking about it. It has quite a few narrators which takes some time getting used to but without them the story definitely wouldn’t of come together so wonderfully. First, we have Ted who lives in the house on Needless street with his cat & occasionally his daughter, Lauren. It’s pretty obvious that something isn’t quite right about Ted and that feeling cements itself when you read from the perspectives of his cat & Lauren. Then in comes Dee, who is the sister of a young girl that went missing years ago & she believes that Ted had something to do with that. I think it’s at that point that things got really interesting & I couldn’t put this book down. Unfortunately, I did figure out that main twist pretty early on which bummed me out. I will say that the way it leads up to it & eventually is revealed was pretty clever. I loved the characters & the writing was top notch so I stuck with it till the end. There was some smaller twists towards that end that were entirely unexpected and left me that shocked feeling we thriller lovers crave.

I thought I wasn't smart enough for this book. Turns out, the twists were so absurd that the problem wasn't me. Yes the characters are original, including a talking, bible quoting cat, but the story doesn't seem to connect. You will spend your time reading trying to understand what is going on. Don't even bother guessing, you are wrong. It's kind of like a having a dream where things keep getting more nonsensical the longer you are asleep.

I haven't disliked a book more than when I read "Imaginary Friend" by Stephen Chbosky. Just odd, and I'd like to wake up now.

This book full of surprises. Chapter after chapter you never knew what was coming next. Such a twisty and creative story that kept you guessing until the very end. Even when all was explained, the reader is questioning what he/she just read! I definitely would like to read more books by this author.

Thank you to Catriona Ward, Netgalley, and Tom Dohetry Associates for a copy of this E-arc in exchange for an honest review. First off, if you start this one and are confused- power through and keep going! This was a great read and I didnt realize how much I would love the cat as a narrator/point of view. A great book with a different twist on the thriller/mystery/horror genre. I would advise reading the trigger warnings to decide if this one is for you. 4.5/5 stars!

How can something so beautifully written be so…womp womp? I’m not one for this kind of story. It’s just not for me. It’s been done. I think the hype is just that. Hype. The only thing keeping this from being 2/5 is the cat. I don’t even fucking like cats and Olivia was a wonderfully written little character. I didn’t like anyone else. Not even the characters I’m meant to have sympathy for. Again, BEAUTIFUL prose. Lackluster everything else. I think filing this under horror is a bit of a stretch.

3.5 stars
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Oh, how I wanted to love this book. however, it left me feeling a little underwhelmed. This is by far an unpopular opinion as this book has received so much praise from other readers. I would just like to emphasize that just because I didn't enjoy a book; it doesn't mean that you won't!

The best way for me to explain this book bluntly is, 'The Last House on Needless Street' is like an onion, it has many layers that get peeled back one by one. This book is told via multiple POV's we explore chapters through the eyes of Ted (a very troubled and misunderstood man), Lauren (Ted's daughter), Olivia (a bible loving, god worshipping cat) and Dee (whose sister has gone missing and believes Ted is the cause). I found the story to be a little hard to follow at times and a little confusing, I did enjoy however, how everything came together at the end. I had inklings of what would happen, but I was 100% wrong - it took a turn that I wasn't expecting.

This was indeed a slow-burn, and probably the reason why I wasn't captivated by it. Saying that, if you're looking for the perfect slow-burn, this would be for you.
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I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book shuddered my mind.Its such a page turner and intense psychological thriller that I finished it one sitting.
It will play games with your mind and will keep you guessing till the end page. Its dark, its twisty but deep down its something more then a thriller. It deals with human psychology. How mind find its ways to cope with fear and trauma. I don't want to spill any spoilers but this book is highly recommended.

You might not figure out things/ characters intially like I was super confused about the cat reading bible and everything. But all started making sense and connected to each other so well till the end that I couldn't put it down until I finished!

Thank you @netgalley for my complimentary copy.

One of the most original and unexpected books I've read in a long time, the Last House on Needless Street bends the imagination and leaves you guessing until the very end. While the surprises and twists never end, there's also no whiplash involved; every reveal and moment is carefully plotted and deliberately paced. Unnerving, suspenseful, and deeply character-driven, this is a highly recommended read.

Catriona Ward's latest novel is a chilling horror novel, one that succeeded in keeping me up well past my 'bedtime.' And no, I'm not just saying that because I stayed up late reading The Last House of Needless Street.

Everyone can think of at least one house that gives them the chills. A house that always seems empty, unlit, or otherwise gives them a bad feeling. This is the story of one such house. It is the last house of Needless Street, and it is full of problems.

Within these walls, you will find those who need anger management guidance, a trapped teenager, and a cat who has found religion. They're not a likely family, and certainly not a happy family. But their lives will change when they get new neighbors.

“Anyway the trick to life is, if you don’t like what is happening, go back to sleep until it stops.”

First, can I just take a minute to gush about that cover? Because it is divine! Now onto the review. The Last House of Needless Street is one of those books that I've been looking forward to since the moment it was announced, and boy did it live up to the hype.

First, though, I want to mention that a few graphic scenes need to be discussed (so, spoiler warning!). The first revolves around animal death, which happens very early in the book. No, it is NOT the cat on the cover, I promise! But the death is fairly graphic, so consider yourself warned. Likewise, the scenes depicting child abuse are a lot, so again, use caution here.

What is it with me picking slow-burning horror novels this year? The Last House of Needless Street is yet another one, with tension that builds up so steadily that you almost don't realize your anxiety has gone through the roof. Almost. Actually, that makes me wonder how it would do on a second read-through. I will have to add this lovely back onto my TBR list and find out.

Honestly, I'm struggling to find more to say about this book without having it all be spoilers. So, just go read The Last House of Needless Street if you're curious, okay? I promise you it's worth it.

This book was super creepy. This characters are complex and well written, and the story is twisty. This book was overwhelming, but in a good way. Definitely recommend reading this one if you love strange, creepy books that have a lot of layers.