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Excellent book, loved it! Looking forward to more from this author! Apologies for the lateness of my review

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Callie is a ghost writer. Her newest client, Riff Fall, was a famous musician from the 90’s and one of her favourites. Callie and her agent are overjoyed when they heard that Riff has agreed to do an interview with her. Once Callie gets into the interview, Riff is somewhat agitated and all with his short answers.

Somehow Callie gets the opportunity to go to Riff’s island. He never goes out and lives in his own island type of guy so Callie sets off for Invisible Island, where Riff lives. Once Callie arrives, Riff has strange rules. Such as Callie can’t leave the house or open any windows after 11:59pm. She isn’t allowed to open or even go near a door upstairs. And then, Weird things begin to happen.

I loved this book. I don’t know I finished this book because it was that intriguing and interesting. I couldn’t put it down. I’ve never read a book with this kind of supernatural beings so I was super impressed with my first book. Definitely was a 5 star book for me.

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I really enjoyed this book and found it interesting, the only reason I’m not rating this 5*s because at some points the main character got on my nerves and I wanted to push them off the page at some points.

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A great supernatural thriller that keeps you guessing what may bei happening next. The creepy atmosphere and well written characters make it hard to put the book down.

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The Night Singers was a 4 Star read for me. I really enjoyed it.

The plot really intrigued me and the story ended up being far different than I anticipated.

When I first started reading, I was very quickly invested in what was happening. Initially, it seemed like the horror aspects of this story were going to be similar to the creatures in the tv show 'From' (if you haven't watched it, definitely check it out!) but it ended up going in a very different direction. I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy it quite as much once I found out what the creatures were, but I actually really enjoyed it.

London's writing was very enjoyable to read and I'm definitely keen to read more of her work.

While I loved the book, I do agree with other readers that the characters seemed to lack a bit of personality. I found myself connecting more with side characters, such as Zeke, than with Riff and Callie. That's not to say that I didn't like them, I just didn't really feel overly connected to them.

Regardless, I'd definitely recommend reading The Night Singers!

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4.25 stars
This was a hard book for me to put down! I was drawn into the story early on and found myself tearing through so I could get to the thrilling, terrifying conclusion. Fans of Greek mythology will probably get a kick out of this book (even the main character's name, Callisto, is a nod to the epic poems and stories). It's evident pretty quickly what kind of creatures the author is referring to, and what kind of situation reclusive rocker Riff Fall has found himself locked into, but that's totally ok because it's still an engrossing story. I found there were enough plot twists and likeable characters to keep me invested.
All in all, a solid entry in the horror/thriller category, and now I definitely want to go and read some more of Clarke's other works.

Thanks to NetGalley, author London Clarke, and Books Go Social publishing, for the opportunity to read this digital ARC and review it. All opinions are my own.

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This was pretty good. To be honest my only real complaint is that I often found the main character to be a bit annoying and unlikable…but only sometimes. At other times I like her quite a bit and thought she was great.

I found this book very entertaining. I thoroughly enjoyed the “rockstar” aspect of it all. I definitely recommend.

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Sirens have always fascinated me since I love Greek mythology. The descriptions of these creatures fit perfectly as to how I thought they looked. I cannot imagine having to cut oneself off from everyone and everything in order to survive these creatures. Knowing that any day could be your last day on earth would be most depressing.

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I love a book with a good setting. A little creepy, mysterious, with a haunting broodiness. That's exactly what this is, a Gothic horror with atmosphere instead of gore. Callie and Riff are great characters, and their story is interesting and drew me in quickly. I loved this book.

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I really enjoyed The Night Singers; I wasn't quite sure what to expect but it definitely held my attention. Callie is working with a former popstar to ghost write his biography. When excepting the assignment, she does not realize the craziness she will encounter. I absolutely love the three rules.

The setting was haunting and quite creepy. Mr. Clarke described the setting perfectly. This story gave me all of the sensations of a supernatural/horror novel. There were quite a few twists and turns, some I never saw coming, but thoroughly enjoyed them.

Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the ARC.

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The Night Singers is a gripping tale that blends mystery with just the right touch of supernatural intrigue. The author weaves a haunting narrative that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. Some parts of the book genuinely spooked me, adding an exhilarating thrill to the reading experience. Clarke's vivid descriptions and atmospheric settings bring the story to life in a way that's both eerie and mesmerizing. The characters are well-developed, each with their own secrets and complexities, which kept me guessing until the very end. This book is definitely worth diving into!!

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Callie thinks her career as a ghostwriter hit an all time high when the recluse musician, Riff, hires her and has her join him on his reclusive island, but, RIff's strange rules and phantom footsteps leave Callie wondering if there's something more sinister at play.

Clarke delivers an atmospheric novel unlike any other by building a world I felt like I was actually about to step into. The dread that builds is real and the suspense is nail biting. Callie and Riff are well built and relatable characters that I really enjoyed following along with.

The Night Singers should not be overlooked!

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A great creepy horror. This is my first time reading a book by this author. It was a thrilling ride in to the world of sirens. I really enjoyed it and would totally recommend it.

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Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! This was not at all what I was expecting. I was expecting a thriller with mythological tie ins, and instead I got a very original take on Sirens. I loved parts of it, and others... not so much. But if you're looking for an easy, unusual read, then look no further.

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What a thrilling book, I would definitely recommend
Thank you netgalley for allowing me to read it early

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Last year I read Until Death by this author and I loved it! It as very surprising and unexpected, so I was naturally eager to read another book by London Clarke.
I enjoyed the main character, especially the fact that she was a ghostwriter; I enjoyed the ambience and the atmosphere; I like horror or mystery stories with 'rules' - what the character can and cannot do while staying at a particular place.
However, I was expecting a more horror tone out of this one. Sure, the mythological creatures (which I'm gonna name it because I believe it'd be spoiler-y) were creepy and all, but in my opinion this book lacks more horror tone.
I do recommend it to readers who are into gothic, dramatic and mystery envolving mythlogical creatures, though.

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It's a fun supernatural novel with great characters and an interesting plot. However, it is one told before as musicians selling their souls to the devil. In this case, Riff makes a contract with a beautiful siren of the night. Anna is a ghostwriter and is in for a shock when she finds out his true story and is set on a dangerous adventure to save her own life from the siren's song. An easy read that I enjoyed to the last page along with a plot that I did not see coming. Great characters as Riff did seem like a rock story one reads about often. London Clarke did a great job and I look forward to reading more by her.

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I received this book from NetGalley.

There are many things in the book that need to be answered and I hope that happens. I'm 25% of the way in and it's not bad, interesting things have happened that make you think but there's still a lot more I want to know.

I find it interesting that Callie says she doesn't want to talk about her dad and then launches right into it. She knew that Riff would know who her dad was and she could have easily avoided saying anything about him and who he is.

And then she sends him a chapter detailing something super personal that happened to her; weird.

So...the end of the book was disappointing. I thought that Callie and Riff could have ended up together. Especially considering she didn't actually need to live in Nashville. Also, the whole part with her dad seemed unnecessary. It didn't add much to the book and just seemed a bit haphazard.

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This was such a good book. It was very unique. It was downright creepy. I really enjoyed it. You really care about the characters and feel sorry for them.

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This was a great suspenseful thriller infused with themes and ideas from Greek mythology. I wasn't sure how well these two ideas would merge, but they went together wonderfully! I really enjoyed the idea of the Sirens still being around and involving themselves in the modern music scene. I've never read a story like this before but I'm hoping that London Clarke decides to start creating more tales like this!
Thank you, NetGalley, for a very enjoyable ARC!

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