Finally caught up with my TBR enough to tackle this series. I originally requested it not realizing it wasn't the first book in a series. I enjoyed these books! Would definitely read more by this author! Tysm for the ARC. So sorry for the very late review.

The story itself was absolutely spine chilling but it felt like the writing could use an extra edit or two. Definitely an interesting pick for the Halloween season!

This just wasn’t for me. I found it to be boring
I can’t recommend this book because I couldn’t read it all.

I had not recognized that this was a part of a series. It was good but not much more. It was a bit flat and underwhelming. Thank you to Netgalley, publisher and author for my advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

"Memento Mori" sets the stage for some chilling psychological horror against the backdrop of the Swiss Alps, but it kind of falls flat. You'd expect a mix of Scandinavian folklore and dark fairy tales to be pretty gripping, but it's all a bit disjointed. The characters, like Kira and Freya, just didn't grab me, and the plot felt all over the place. It's a shame because there was potential for a really cool finale to the Whiteland series, but this one left me feeling pretty underwhelmed.

Had not realised this was part of a series. It was gripping and interesting. I will definitely go back and read the previous books in the series.

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“Memento Mori” by Rosie Cranie-Higgs is a psychological horror and suspense novel that takes place in the snowy and stark Swiss Alps. The book skillfully combines Scandinavian folklore and dark fairy tales to create a creepy and atmospheric atmosphere. Set in the terrifying world of Whiteland, the story follows Kira McFadden as she is dragged back into this strange realm. As she tries to find her missing friends and family, Kira must navigate the seductive creatures and unravel their riddles. With the world of Urnäsch on the brink of collapse, Kira and her ally Freya, a huldra monster turned human, must outmaneuver witches and ghosts to save their loved ones.

Unfortunately, “Memento Mori” was a DNF (Did Not Finish) for me. When I signed up to review this book, I don’t recall seeing a note about it being the third book in the series, although I may have missed it. The writing itself is well-crafted and the story is original and atmospheric, which are all excellent qualities. However, I felt too lost while reading the first 50% of the book to fully appreciate the story. Therefore, I am putting it aside for now and may revisit it after reading the first two books in the series.

**ARC Via NetGalley**

This is the third book in the Whiteland series and the first I have read by this author. I was initially attracted by the mention of Scandinavian folklore, horror and suspense. It didn’t turn out to be my sort of read and that might have been that it seemed a little too fantasyish for my taste. Despite this I felt the author did a fantastic job of creating an atmospheric setting then weaving it all together with very descriptive phrases eg feels each eyeball as they are cast down, bone-cold terror writhes, like snakes trapped behind her ribs.
Although it wasn’t for me I am sure there will be many readers who will enjoy this book.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a free digital copy of the book in return for an honest review.

I sadly did not get a chance to read this one but the cover still gives me chills. I do hope I find this on the shelf because I do really want to read this book. Ill be keeping my eye out for this one.

I didn’t realize this was the third book in a series when I grabbed it. But it was good! I am going to go back and read the first two. It was well written and I enjoyed going on the journey with the characters into Whiteland.

Memento Mori is the third installment/ finale of the Whiteland trilogy. This picks up with Kira and Freya returning to Whiteland to search for her missing friends and family. She will encounter beings from Scandinavian mythology and be faced with a multitude of challenges as she navigates this frigid land. This is very much a horror fairy tale for adults and each book in the series got better and better.

There is a full, lush, and complete world in here, and I think invested readers will love that. I didn't realize this was part 3 in a series and often felt lost in the unfamiliar monsters and magic. Still, for those looking for a deep, atmospheric journey, this series has a lot to offer in that regard.

This book was a great read. I was drawn in by both the title and the cover and it really did not disappoint! Great characters, amazing setting, all in all an amazing book!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the advancer readers copy of this book.

I enjoyed the incorporation of Scandinavian folklore and the overall atmosphere of this book was so creepy! I loved how dark it was and Rosie Cranie-Higgs writing had a very nice flow to it. It made it very easy to read.

When I clicked on this book, I did not realize that it was a 3rd in a series. Usually this would not be a bad thing, most writers clue you in on what happened before, but alas, this one did not.

I have to say it was written well and it read smoothly. I could figure out most of what was happening but there were times I was lost.

In the end, I have to say please read the previous books.

I really liked the concept of this book, but the writing did not engage me as much as I would've liked. I think with a bit more polishing I could see this being a really popular book but for me it fell a bit flat. I didn't end up finishing this book as I couldn't get into the world and the writing. I had a hard time with all the descriptions of activity/body language- it felt stilted and unnatural. Also, I do not recommend reading this if you haven't read the others in the series as it can be very confusing to just jump in.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC!

Unfortunately, I could not finish this book. I got about a quarter into it and still had pretty much no clue what was going on. I did find it interesting, but my confusion made it hard to enjoy. Most likely that's because I have not read the previous books in the series. I knew that before I started but thought maybe like other series I could jump in at any point and still enjoy it. I really pushed myself to get as far as I did and still just couldn't get into it.

I feel like I would have really enjoyed it if I had a better understanding of the characters and events that had already taken place. I was intrigued by it and would like to go back and start at the beginning of the series. I would highly recommend other interested readers do that as well. Otherwise, it's really tough read.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

I requested Memento Mori without knowing a single thing about it, solely based on the vibes alone. That being said, this is the third book in a trilogy, and despite not reading the first two, I was able to pick up the story very quickly. There is a lot of reference to previous events, so much so that I can’t imagine someone who had read the first two books in the series would enjoy the amount of re-hashing old plot points. It’s a very creepy and imaginative story, but I think it could have used a lot of editing.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
I was super confused reading this book. It wasn’t bad at all but it seems you need to read the others in the series first to really understand this one.
I can’t fault the book because I didn’t read the other books in the series.

I didn’t know it was part of a series so I have very confused and wasn’t able to get into it. Maybe I’ll pick the first couple and come back to this.