Little Bird is about a divorced woman who is pretty much at rock bottom, when a mysterious plant begins to grow in her back garden, as well as a talking skeleton.

This book is fast-paced and very easy to read, and the premise hooks you in very quickly. It definitely got better the further into the book I read.

It's not like any other book I've ever read before, it's quite strange, and although the story graph lists it as a horror, I would disagree.

I really enjoyed how Josie's relationship with Po developed throughout the book, and I think it was a very interesting deep dive into grief and depression.

I do think that at some points, it felt a little bit rushed, as though things could have been delved into in more depth, and whilst I enjoyed the dark-comedic tone of the book, I think the plot would lend itself well to a creepier, more sinister tone. However, that is just personal opinion and I appreciate the approach the author took.

I would give this 3.5 stars out of 5 overall (rounded up to 4) and would recommend this book for people who are going through divorce and/or depression, as these are key elements of the book.

I was so excited for this book and I'm so disappointed I didn't love it.

I hated the main character Josie, I thought she was very one dimensional and she was very annoying. I think she was supposed to read as an unreliable narrator which I usually enjoy but this time was just a flop for me honestly. I did think Skelly was a cool character but even then I don't think this one should count as Horror, to me, I don't understand the horror vibes..

Po (Josie's little chihuahua) and the stunning cover was obviously my favorite thing about this whole book

I can definitely see potential in this author's writing and would consider reading from her again.

Thankyou to netgalley for allowing me to read this one early.

Little Bird was an incredibly weird (in a good way!) and intriguing atmospheric novel. I enjoyed the characters, especially Josie, and it was a quick read. I found the writing to be engaging and entertaining; I had an enjoyable time reading this and it held my attention the entire way through that I finished it within the day! I enjoyed every page and thought that the plot/story was very unique. Would recommend to anyone!

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for this arc!! Really enjoyed this one and I devoured it in a few hours. The cover attracted my attention and reading the book did not disappoint at all. This book is about Josie and a talking skeleton that appears in her backyard along with her new neighbour, Sue. It was interesting to read their banter and they definitely carried the whole story.

Such an interesting book !
The characters were complex and understanding. A bit hard to get into at first but after a while the story picks up. So glad to see the weird story of Josie. As I said it’s not what I’m used to but I liked trying something new.

4 stars,
the book was a quick read and very strange (not in a bad way). The ending isn't predictable and the friendship between Sue and Josie is nice. I like the element of skeletons and the way that Josie can control the vines and the way she has many flaws and is relatable. However, I don't see myself rereading this simply because at some parts I had to push myself to finish it.

This was a strange yet cozy book. At only a bit over 200 pages long, it was a quick read, and I found the writing to be engaging and entertaining enough that this book was easily bingeable. The main character was flawed but easily endears herself to you, and, in a surprising turn of events, the same goes for the skeleton that grows in her yard; the interactions between the two were snarky and lowkey dryly hilarious.

What a great palate cleanser for a horror fan! I loved Josie's character, and with the recent pandemic and work from home, her emails were hilarious and exactly what we all really wish we could send to our clients! I have not had such a feeling towards a character who simply was just there as a pet like I have Po before. While I don't think we necessarily found out everything about Skelly and the vines that we wanted to know, I just came to accept the book for what it was- a weird little comedic journey with a good ending! I would love to see this made into a film because Josie, Sue, Skelly, Josie's mother, and even Jackie all has distinct personalities and it would be great to see them interact in that manner. All in all, I really enjoyed Little Bird, and I can't wait to read more of this author.

What a neat, little read! I really enjoyed this not-so-scary Horror/Fantasy novel, and "Little Bird" has some really clever characters. From the reclusive protagonist, Josie, to her sweet lil doggo, Po, to the talking skeleton ("Skelly") in the backyard - all were so well-written! I did get a "Lil Shop of Horrors" vibe from the creepy vines... I did not find it that scary - more fantasy, magic realism to me, but maybe that's just me... Recommend to pretty much anyone - would be good for Halloween, if you can wait that long! My thanks to the publisher & Net Galley for the complimentary DRC, the exchange of which did not effect my review!

I decided to stop reading this at a third of the way in. It was 75% "quirky" dialog between an apathetic 30-something and an as-yet-unexplained skeleton in her backyard, and 25% descriptions of said 30-something's very boring job. It's exhausting and I have no desire to continue. Weird stories and skeletons would normally be right up my alley so I'm surprised this didn't work for me but really it's just trying way too hard.

Like many others the cover of this drew me in instantly, it’s stunning.

This is such a weird & strange book. It was much deeper than what I expected it to be. Beautifully written, however quite depressing. It’s a fast read though. It will definitely speak to an audience but just not for me necessarily. It’s a strange fever dream of a novel dealing with heavy subjects.
3 solid stars


Thank you NetGalley and Tiffany Meuret for allowing me read and review this.

3,5/5
The book describes Josie, who is having a hard time with the death of her father - who was her rock - and her divorce. She also struggles with alcohol addiction, to cope with the losses she suffered.
Then one day, a big, fast-growing, moving vine and a talking skeleton appear in her backyard. Around the same time Josie gets a new neighbour, Sue.

This book is very character-driven. Not very much happens, while we see Josie try to cope with the situation (which she does quite poorly).
Josie isn’t a very likeable character. She’s quite depressed and sad, but other than that she’s pretty mean to everyone around her. I mean, it’s quite obvious her mother does everything she can to pick up the bond between them and Josie is only rude to her. Another example of that is when Sue came to introduce herself. Of course, the bond between Sue and Josie gets stronger as Josie understands Sue knows something about the vines/the skeleton, but otherwise Josie shuts off entirely from anyone.
One good thing about Josie is her dog, Po, who really lightens the depressing mood.

As I said the story is quite strange. Skelly (the skeleton) tells Josie stories, and even though I didn’t always understand them (neither did Josie by the way), I still kind of liked them. I also really liked how we slowly discover the meaning of the vines, of course as a reader I picked it up way before Josie did, but still.
The book definitely gives some perspective on grief and how some people shove it deeply away. Even though I didn’t agree with how Josie handled things, I liked how her behaviour was portrayed and shown through Josie’s thoughts and how she progresses slowly (but progresses nevertheless).
I didn’t really see the ending coming, but I liked it.

The writing style was also really nice. There were definitely some beautiful sentences and scenes in there.
It’s quite a short book, so you can get through it quite easily.

To summarize; this book was really interesting and strange. It had a lot of symbolism and deeper meaning that I didn’t always get. The book really got into my head, I caught myself thinking about it quite regularly. So I definitely was intrigued and I wanted to continue. The writing style was really good, but I can’t say I loved the story/plot. Still a decent book though!

I've been tryin to think about how I'd write this review, because this book is an odd one. Protagonist Josie is an alcoholic who has recently experienced the death of her dad and the end of her marriage. She has an antagonistic relationship with her mother, and no friends to speak of. Then one afternoon strange vines begin sprouting in her backyard, accompanied by a talking skeleton who claims to want to help Josie. Things get worse, and Josie finds that her best way out is to die and become a creature like the skeleton, capable of interacting with people, presumably those in need. Is the whole thing an alcohol-induced hallucination or is it real? Is suicide really the best option for Josie? Is there no way for her to fix her life? I found the novel frustratingly vague--the dialogue alone is a masterclass in people saying nothing--and disturbing. Perhaps that was the author's intent.

This book was really unique! My attention was caught initially by the gorgeous cover but the story really pulled me in. Thank you NetGalley and Tiffany Meuret for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Our story is about our main character Josie, her dog Poe, a nosy neighbor named Sue, and a sarcastic skeleton named Skelly.

Josie works from home and keeps to herself, not even going out to get groceries. The only reason she goes outside is her pup, Poe. Josie is chronically grumpy and has pushed away all of the other people in her life, she spends her little free time outside of work excessively drinking her stash of vodka.

One day she gets a new neighbor, a rapidly growing garden of weeds and vines, and Skelly shows up. Josie pushes against this invasion of her normal routine and resists their company over and over again.

We walk with Josie through the loss of her father, the recent dissolution of her marriage, and new changes from the arrival of Sue and Skelly.

This book wasn’t at all what I expected and I was really happy with the ending. This is a really quirky and interesting story that I will be recommending to others!

The cover and description drew me in however I found the narration irrational and too negative, and the character had little redeeming qualities to my liking. Unfortunately not the book for me.

A weird little book.

A little over 200 pages, makes for a shorter read. It does have some memorable characters.

*Josie- Hold up in her home while grieving her losses. She is a bit of a mess, a cynic who has a penchant for cheap vodka. A sort of spinster who works from her computer at home.

*Po- Josie's adorable chihuaha who keeps Josie company. Aww......

*Skelly- A talking, passive aggressive skeleton who looks like a Halloween character, a fake. She appears one day as an intruder in her backyard. She is there to help Josie with some life lessons (not kidding).

*Marie- Annoying, nosy neighbor who really doesn't care about Josie's aloofness. She never hesitates to knock/bang on her door. She is persistant.

What a strange story! Some aggressive vines start winding around and taking over Josie's backyard (and her life). They were like stalker plants, taking over her lovely home! I enjoyed parts, while other parts were just too wordy (Skelly and her long winded commentary). I also enjoyed the format of eight days, each chapter it's own day.

Reminded me a bit of Yard Work by David Koepp (I listened via audible), except not nearly as creepy. In fact, it wasn't the least bit scary and I wouldn't call it horror at all. To me, it is more fantasy fiction, with a illusion like story. Again, weird, so if you are up for something different, this is that!

"Life certainly has a way of upending itself just when you think you have it figured out."
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Tiffany Meuret's Little Bird is a fantasy horror work, albeit light on the horror elements. We mainly follow Josie, who is a single woman who secludes herself inside with her dog, alcohol, and stay at home job. One day, a plant sprouts in her back yard and turns into a bunch of vines that reveal a skeleton who can talk to Josie. A new neighbor, Sue, who seems to be insistent on inserting herself into Josie's life seems to know more than Josie originally thought.
Little Bird is a weirdly plotted and cleverly told character driven book. Despite not knowing where in the world we were going with the plot, I was intrigued to keep reading, especially with Skelly's smart remarks that never fully answer what you're looking for. If you're a lover of fiction on the weirder side or someone who likes character driven stories that may not include likable characters, this is for you. While Josie is an unlikable mess, we start to understand how her troubles and inability to cope has led to her becoming the alcoholic hermit we meet in the beginning.
I do feel as though some things were left unanswered, maybe open ended on purpose. But not knowing how Sue, the nosey neighbor, came to find Josie, is something that bothers me because it was a question I was hoping would be answered since reading the summary. The descriptions are great and atmospheric, and though there wasn't a lot of plot, I was still pushed to read to figure out the mystery behind the surprise plants and skeleton in Josie's back yard. Definitely a book that will stick in my brain just because of how unique it is.

Such a dark yet fanciful dive into grief, self destruction and redemption.

I won't lie I picked this book because the cover was so pretty. I didn't read the back and I wasn't sure what to expect at all.

Normally I find lead characters given to drink and black out angering and triggering. The way this story was told I didn't feel that way at all. This story shows that hurt and broken people are just people who's heart has been shattered.

The unpredictable element of a talking skeleton and wild magic vines taking over Josie's yard keeps the reader off kilter and waiting for the main character to discover (or decide) if they are real or hallucinations of a drunk recluse.

I enjoyed this book although it's nothing like I thought it would be.

A relatively short and quick read, however unfortunately for me it just didn't work. The cover and the synopsis drawn me in however the actual story line itself fell a little flat. Also with it being categorised as I horror (I'm pretty mard and get spooked easily) that just didn't happen here, I couldn't help but expect a little more.

Thanks so much to the publishers and netgalley for this earc in exchange for an honest review.

This book was one of a kind! I didn't really know what to expect going in and boy was I surprised! It is hard to put down due to the original plot which occurs. I could fall into a few different types of genres (magical realism/horror/thriller) so it is very appealing to a large audience of readers. I was able to read it in one day because I loved it to much and will definitely check out more by this author.