Mina is a in experienced physiologist dealing with a family whose daughter may or may not be able to communicate with spirits. But is it real or are the faking

Creepy and unsettling, this was a terrific read for a cold, dark night. Mina is a new graduate of child psychology and is engaged to Oliver, a cold, logical scientist. While she attending a grief support group (she is having trouble with her brother's death) she meets Sam who lost a child. Sam is a journalist and invites Mina to consult on the case of a young woman named Alice who sees and hears strange things. Alice lives in a small, isolated town called Banathel which is steeped in folk lore and ritual. Mina and Sam arrive and are asked to stay in Alice's home along with her younger sister, brother and parents. From the beginning Mina is confused as to what is happening. Alice is a nice teenager whose life has been changed when she is tricked into breaking a "witches ball" in a deserted fireplace. Alice hears noises and voices, strange things happen around her and the people in the village are taunting her family.

For Mina and Sam, being near Alice has also brought up long buried memories of their lost love ones and Sam in particular is convinced Alice can get a message to his late daughter. Mina investigates not only Alice and her family but the people in this small town including an older couple named Bert and Mary who seem to be close to Alice and her sister. I found the novel to be riveting and creepy as Alice became more and more under the spell of something and people began to die. The novel had an interesting twist to it which I thought was perfect and kept me reading and hoping for a good ending. Mina was a great character and I liked her devotion to helping Alice even as she was dealing with personal problems of her own. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this ARC for review.

It’s a shame this doesn’t come out until February, because it’s a perfect spooky season read.

Mina is a child psychologist sent out to help a troubled girl who the town believes is being haunted by a witch. This book is creepy and kept me on my toes. Definitely one for fans of horror, however unfortunately some questions were left unanswered at the end and that bothered me.

3.5⭐️

Thanks to NetGalley , Minotaur Books, and Macmillan Audio for my ARC/ALC!

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Something in the Walls follows a child psychologist to a small town to speak with a girl who claims to be haunted by a witch. I loved the creepiness of the horror parts and my heart was pounding through thrilling moments. My main issue is that I found part of the ending to be open ended and that was the portion I cared about.

I highly enjoyed the narration performed by Ana Clements.

I received and ARC and ALC from St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books and Macmillan Audio via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This story took a wild turn! Think exorcism meets witch trials! This book follows a woman who travels to another town to do a psychological assessment on a teenager that is said to be possessed. As her first case as a professional adolescent psychologist, Mina has set off to dispel and rumors of an actual possession, but may have anterior motives as well. This story has multiple subplots that branch off in a tangled mess that all comes full circle in the end. Overall, a dark and tense atmosphere with a storyline akin to a Law & Order SVU episode!

Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books for this ARC

When Mina is approached about the unsettling story of a teenage girl acting erratically by a journalist named Sam, she jumps at the chance to get real experience as a child psychologist. The teenage girl in question, Alice, is acting strangely, overcome by illness or madness depending on who you ask. Outside her house, those who believe she’s a witch gather to beg for a miracle or condemn her. It’s a tense, buzzing novel like a wasp growing ever nearer, but only ever visible out of the corner of your eye.

Based on the title, description, and cover, I certainly anticipated eerie vibes, and I was all in for it! However, that wasn't quite the experience I had with Something in the Walls. While there was suspense and mystery, it didn't fully captivate me, and at times, I felt a bit bored. Some sections seemed unnecessary to the plot, which affected the overall flow. I did appreciate a few surprising twists, and there were moments that were genuinely creepy, with solid detailing.

A little gruesome, a lot boring, with a heroine who seemed TSTL at times. And what happened to Alice? I appreciate the ARC, but I regret reading this. I did not think it was good.

I read quite a lot of thrillers, but I can only recall one that creeped me out as much as this one did. 4 stars and will read more from Pearce in the future!

Eerie. Haunting. Gripping.

Thank you to Daisy Pearce and St. Martin's Press for the ARC. My review is honest and authentic.

I wanted to love this book. The description and cover had me sure that I was going to love it, but sadly, I think the entire plot is in the blurb on the back. Not to mention, it was the slowest buildup of any book I’ve read.

Took awhile to get into it. Very spooky and nerve racking. Felt like a horror movie. Didn’t know what was going to happen.

What a fantastic book! This was such a gem, and my only regret is how long it took me to pick it up.
The horror elements were unique and delightfully chilling, the reoccurring wasps were a horrible/amazing creep factor. The mystery was well-paced and kept me guessing what was real. I really enjoyed how pieces of the story came together with little clues, and though I did guess part of the twist, it was still very enjoyable to watch it unfold.
The author is a very talented writer, the prose was delicious, the story was well-crafted, and I felt like the characters and setting were fleshed out well. The main character was fairly likeable and realistic. And bonus points for a horror novel that doesn't resort to being sexually explicit or downright vile for shock factor.
My only complaint is that there were some enticing loose ends here and there, and I REALLY want to know what happened to the people who left!

This cover drew me in and I wouldn't wait to read this!

There is something about witches that draws me in. This story focuses on a young girl, Alice, who seems possessed. Mina, a fresh child psychologist who is still mourning her brother is also drawn to this story and wants to properly assess the girl.

I feel like the book started off so strong but it lost some of its hold on my in the middle. I wanted to love the witchcraft aspects but it was... interesting. I think this had a lot of promise but missed the mark for me.

Slow-burn folk horror that kept me turning the pages 'til the very end - propulsive and creepy, atmospheric.

I'm not usually one to get spooked by books, but Something in the Walls gave me the creeps! The Midsommar and Haunting of Hill House vibes drew me in, and the creepy premise of a young girl haunted by a witch in a remote village was too good to pass up.

At first, I wasn't sure if this was going to be a supernatural thriller or a psychological mystery. It definitely leans into the paranormal, with haunted houses, eerie seances, and a creepy little girl who seems to be possessed. But the author keeps you guessing, making you question reality and the supernatural.

The atmosphere is incredibly unsettling. Daisy Pearce really knows how to build tension and create a sense of dread. While the ending left me with a few unanswered questions, the overall experience was chilling and satisfying. I'm definitely looking forward to more from this author.

Overall, a great read, but follows the same plot of a lot of witchy, creepy, true crime type of story. It’s engaging to a certain point, around mid-way through I was able to predict what was happening, which made the book less than appealing for me. I’m always in search for on edge, “what’s gonna happen next” kind of thrillers and this one doesn’t really hit that mark. If you’re into witches and spooky stuff, then this is the book for you.

SPOILER INCLUDED

Late 1980s, Mina is a young psychologist who is still dealing with the grief from the death of her brother years earlier, hoping he'd come back in some way to reassure her after his death. A member of her grief group who is also a journalists asks her to evaluate a teenage girl who is potentially possessed or haunted by a witch, and Mina goes along to meet Alice and her family. This was okay. I kind of saw where it was going about halfway-ish through the book (at the second mention of "Bertinis," I kind of groaned, "Ohhhh no," recognizing what that meant. But I also don't really know if there was supposed to be an actual witch/ghost element alongside that or if it was all mental health issues due to abuse, which is how I took it.) and read the rest with a different eye. 3 stars.

This book was the perfect amount of spooky. While it reminded me of a few horror movies I’ve already seen, it was still unique and kept me on the edge of my seat.
You just gotta love a good story about a child being haunted. If you like witches, hauntings, ghosts and true crime, you will enjoy this creepy story.
The characters are all pretty well liked and you get a nice feel for them all.

My favorite opinion to add to what I would call a GOOD book is if I would it would not watch this as a movie. It’s safe to say I would absolutely watch this as a movie but not at night 😂😂

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Something In the Walls is all tell and no show. The “plot twist” isn’t really a twist, because everything is so obvious

I was excited to receive an ARC for Something In The Walls! From the beginning, this had me on the edge of my seat. Some of it was predictable, some surprising twists. I would give it 3.5 stars only because the ending kind of fizzled out. It wasn't bad but left me with some questions and feeling slightly frustrated. It seems to leave some things open to interpretation and that may be fine with many. Overall, it was a good read!