*Something in the Walls* by Daisy Pearce follows Mina, a newly graduated child psychologist, as she tackles her first case involving Alice Webber, a 13-year-old who claims to be haunted by a witch.

The book started strong, with a spooky atmosphere that drew me in. However, the middle and ending were disappointing. The story veered off course, sidelining the main plot about the witch and leaving many questions unanswered. Characters like Mina and Sam, who were initially likable, became weak and unsatisfying by the end. If the plot had stayed focused, this could have been a 4 or even 5-star read.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

**Rating**: 2.5/5

Something in the Walls creates a sense of tension and dread early on. The horror doesn't lie within the supernatural, rather in the treatment of women and the reality of what could happen when antiquated traditions take hold. What if we allow the past to seep back into the present? This is an unsettling cautionary tale that deals with grief, mass hysteria and the unfair maligning of women that led to witch hunts, torture and death of the innocent.

There were some pacing issues in the middle, but I still loved this story. A profound message captured by lyrical writing. And the ending was perfect. Great for fans of The Vvitch and Midsommer.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Something in the Walls had me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole reading process. This book had me guessing what was going to happen and frequently had me staying up at night.

Thank you, NetGalley, for this ARC. The author did a great job creating a spooky atmosphere; this book is perfect for Halloween. The story started strong but slowed down in the middle, and I wasn't entirely satisfied with the ending. I was left with many questions, and the central focus on the witch and Alice remained unresolved. However, I do notice that many paranormal tales share similar unresolved elements. The book was confusing in several parts and lacked some necessary information. However , it was an enjoyable read. I was fully invested in the story, didn’t see the twist coming, and I would recommend this book if you're looking for a scary, spooky read.

The perfect book for fans who like chill bumps and hiding under the covers while reading. A story of possession, a witch, or is it more? Something in the Walls quickly became the book that was "something always in my head" as the creep factor was high and the eating away at what was real and not real consumed me. When I read my mind is huge on visualizing and placing me into the story and it has been a while since I was this immersed in the imagery and storyline. This is definitely the perfect book for spooky season and I know several book influencers who will jump all over this read! Horror fans order your next nightmare now and be prepared to sleep with the lights on!

I really enjoyed the storyline. The characters were written so well I could picture them in my mind; especially Alice and Mina. The ending took me by complete surprise. There is a story within the story for Mina. Alice is not all as she seems.

This was slow and tough to get through for the first 15% but once Alice is introduced to the story things puck up. I loved the mystery of Alice. It kept me guessing for quite a while as I read. Though, I did end up figuring things out before the conclusion. This was also pretty spooky. A pretty good read.

Unfortunately this one was not for me, I had a lot of trouble getting into it. DNFed at around 25% but I may go back to it during spooky season when it feels more appropriate.

I enjoyed the mystery and writing. If you like spooky stories, you will enjoy this read. The only reason I gave it 3 stars instead of 4 was that I found it a bit predictable.

I love this Author and this was easily in my top pick of hers. It was fast and kept me guessing until the end. Amazing ability to weave together a plot full of twists and unexpected outcomes.

The cover says it all, it suggests that this is going to be a creepy story & it was pretty unsettling throughout, I really enjoyed the story overall. I think a few areas could have been more cohesive and there were a few spacing errors but overall a great and creepy novel.

I didn't know what to expect when I started reading this book, but I am so glad I was given the opportunity to read it! Mina has a boring fiance, but is ready to settle into married life until she meets a man at grief counseling that changes her life. Mina is mourning the loss of her brother who died years ago, and is waiting for a sign from him that he is alright. Sam, her new friend, is a journalist that asks her to come along with him to a town where they are superstitious and still believe in witches. A teenage girl Alice, is believed to be possessed, but Mina and Sam are out to disclaim her, and attempt to help her find mental health help. They go to the girl's creepy little town where things get out of hand. Are the witches real or imagined by superstitious people? Read it and find out!

Horror - creepy, insidious, sinister, cloying- is it a witch? a possession? or some kind of gift? Horror of the human kind hiding behind superstition, but what else is there in the dark? For those that like their horror scary and eerie, this one is for you - just don't read it in the dark, just sayin ...

Wow, wow, wow!! Now this is how horror is done! If you’re a lover of horror or thriller books, Something in the Walls is right up your alley! It would make the perfect movie or television show as well!
Firstly, the prose— while it is very detailed and descriptive; painting a picture of all things creepy, spooky, or witchy, it is also haunting. I felt as if I were right there alongside the characters of the small town. It also stuck with me for hours after I put my phone down… absolutely chilling, but I love it!
I also loved the character development— mainly from seemingly normal individuals, to those plagued by nightmares and lack of sleep to the point of questioning themselves and their reality. I believe this is what makes such great horror books. This was truly such a captivating read, and if I could give it more than 5 stars, I certainly would!

The conjuring meets Midsommar..this was creepy the whole time. Like on EDGE. The ending was wild, but tbh I was wanting a bit more witchiness?? Also I wanted much much more detail in the lore and the ending/twist. Overall not a bad read

I absolutely loved this book! It was subtlety creepy and addictive. If you love the Conjuring, you will love this book. Daisy Pearce's writing is so easy to jump into, and I found myself never wanting to put this book down. The author was very descriptive and created an atmospheric and gothic setting. I felt like I was living in the same time as Mina. The book was somehow calm and tense at the same time. What great writing!

Thank you for this complimentary review copy!

Such a creepy story!

Pearce can get to the secret fears in your heart! In Something in the Walls, the young child psychologist Mina is asked to meet with Alice Webber. It's a strange scenario where she has met a a journalist in a grief group who puts her in contact with the teen who seems to think she is haunted by a witch. Her expertise could give him the story of his life and giver her some needed experience.

Very quickly however, Alice's symptoms accelerate and the story becomes an incredible nail biter!
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very spooky, very eery, very tense.

I absolutely could not read this in the dark, but it was very captivating from the very beginning. I wanted to skip to the end just to know what happens. I had a few days to think about what I read and I'm still a bit confused. There were a few plot holes that haven't been explained, but as things were tied together in the end it was shocking. I'm still in shock weeks later.

It was interesting to see all of the characters slowly losing their minds. A newly graduated psychologist(Mina) and a journalist(Sam) are drawn to a small town with whisperings of witches and a young girl(Alice) being haunted by one. Their grief and curiosity is what peaks their interest, to see if this young girl really is being haunted by the dead. As they question the family and a few townspeople, Mina (the psychologist) believes that everyone is feeding into the delusions to get something out of it. The more time she spends with this family, the more she starts to unravel the truth about what's really going on.

This book kept me on my toes. It took me a lot longer to read because I was not brave enough to read it in the dark when everyone goes to bed. I started hearing knocking sounds in my walls and thought, "Oh no, Satan. Not today!" Haha. It's crazy how the mind plays tricks on you when you're vulnerable and scared. And that's exactly what this book is about.

Rate: 4 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book was phenomenal! It had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was going to happen next. As a huge fan of horror its not often a book actually gives me that true authentic horror feeling, but this one did! I found myself having to put it down one night as i was laying in the dark because it was giving me the spooks in the best of ways! If you are a true horror movie/paranormal/witchy vibes fan you will adore this book. When i tell you it was so well done and just- *chef’s kiss*. Probably one of the top books ive read in the last few months when it comes to horror/thriller/paranormal. 5/5 hands down!

This was a very interesting book. If you are into ghost stories, this is definitely one for you. It’s not my favorite type of books and that’s the only reason I’m giving this one a three star. It’s definitely a good read if that’s more your style!
Thank you NetGalley for the arc!!