I CANNOT believe this is a debut. It is so atmospheric and the writing is beautifully dreadful. My anxiety was through the roof the entire time. An ancient old world entity attacking your 5 senses?! Hellllls to the no. How our FMC, Deena, deals with her Aunt Agatha is beyond me. Even though this is creepy AF, it shows that you don’t have to cater to someone’s every whim just because they are family. And even if you don’t love or even like someone, you can still experience grief. This one was just AHmazing and the audiobook was perfection

This is a fantastic, character-driven story. The author did a fantastic job creating dimensional characters despite this being a short work. I found the plot interesting and the audio book was narrated beautifully.

YOU GUYS! You do NOT want to miss this debut!! Lovers of horror, dark thrillers, paranormal, and strange creepy things…this one is for you! At just under 300 pages and 7 hours on audio, this one will grip you from the first page and you’ll have no choice but to binge it in one sitting. I am honestly blown away that this is Debra’s first novel and I cannot stop thinking about it! This is perfect for spooky season! The narrator does a fantastic job amping up the horror so if you’re an audio girlie, I highly recommend it in this format!

I enjoyed the writing of this debut novel. It was great descriptive writing making it easy for the reader to in-vision the characters. The voice of the narrator gave the right vibes for the intention of the book, maybe. I say maybe new use at some point I was confused of what the actually focus was for the plot. It didn’t flow when in my opinion. But, I see much potential for the author to improve in these areas.

Thank Netgalley and dreamscape for the gift E-Arc.

This book was fantastic, keeps your interest, unsettling and creepy.
So I am on of those weirdos who don't get scared from books, but I love reading horror books. This one was creepy, and made you get goosebumps. It was realistic and def needs to be made into a movie.
Deena has a lot going on and then it gets even crazier.
Her aunt Agatha plays a huge part in this book and in her life and the past. You will hear all about that back story which is important bc that's how it all started. Well anyways Agatha is sone you kinda start to feel bd for but then hate also, she is horrible.
The way the Sensu attacks Deena’s senses, one by one is insane. It slowly takes over and is a genius idea for a horror book. Everything played together so well.
There are a bunch of other background characters and they are all important and play a huge part of this story, I loved how well it was written and all worked together.

This book was not just a regular horror book it mixed both psychological and supernatural horror elements with a few twists that draw you in and keep a hold on you for sure.
There are sooo many things to say about this book but it's so hard to bc once you start talking it will give away too many things and you all definitely wanna go read this book and not get it ruined by reviews.
Fast read and will definitely stay on your mind (and in your head) for quite a while after you have read it.
And the ending ohmygosh that ending, we need book #2.

I listened to the audiobook of this book and in my opinion was done well and loved the creepy sounds, voices and they way that they created it. I feel it made it hit harder.

It’s a decent read with relatable characters and an emotional storyline, but it can be slow in parts. While it has some strong moments of personal growth and reflection, it didn’t fully pull me in all the way through. Still, it’s worth picking up if you like character-focused stories that dive into relationships and self-discovery.

Deena Undone is a creepy combination of the supernatural, a thriller and messed up family dynamics. The attacking of the senses is descriptive and immersive and truly hair raising experience, the writing is done in a way that you feel like it's happening to you. This was a refreshing horror, that is unique and stays with you. The narrator added to the drama and creepy vibes.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ALC.

This audiobook was exactly what I needed for this spooky season!

Deena has had a lot of ups and downs in her life struggling with mental health issues. When her Aunt Agatha’s deadly illness starts miraculously improving and Deena starts experiencing some terrifying events, we as the listener at first have no idea if she’s losing her kind or if something more sinister is taking place.

The narrator did an amazing job at building a sense of general unease and terror for the listener. Her voices from character to character where so well done it felt like there was several women reading this book.

Thank you so much NetGalley for the chance for the early listen. I absolutely loved this book!

This was such a disturbing, creepy, unsettling, and erie book... I LOVED IT. I think it was the perfect length and the characters had their stories told very well for you to get an understanding of them. The spooky scenarios were greatly described and I could picture everything the author was writing. I really liked it and would definitely recommend. Will also be looking for more from this author!

Lauren

An eerie story about a woman loosing her life to her overbearing aunt, this horror novel is a bit slow, but pulls the reader into the characters' spirals of madness.

If you asked me to sum up Deena undone into one word, I would say unsettling. This book honestly creeped me out, and I hated Agathas creepy ass so much. I felt drawn into this story pretty early on, and it managed to keep me in a chokehold the entire time, even with its slower pacing. I think the pacing works, though, because it definitely amped up the psychological horror elements for me.

Deena undone blended together both psychological and supernatural horror well. I think the most unique thing about the story is how the entity targets all of Deenas' senses, how ghastly!!

My absolute favorite thing about the narration was her ability to make Agatha creepy as hell! Whether she was doing the creepy whispers or the crackling old lady voice, it just set my nerves on edge every time.

Definitely recommend this book if you enjoy audiobooks, and if not, it's phenomenal to read as well.

I received a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed reading this book. The story captivated me from the beginning. The narrator was amazing at bringing the story to life. I liked the dark, haunted tale and all the twists and turns that came with it. This story is definitely one you want to read during the day. I really liked the culture that was woven into the book with Syrian families and some traditions. The ending of the story was a tornado of a plot twist so hang on and yes, you definitely want to pick this book or audiobook up!

It was a bit long but overall I enjoyed it. It was something different and the audio was well done. I really enjoyed the narrator bringing this story to life.

The book is creepy, disturbing, and unsettling. It is filled with nightmares, unthinkable happenings, bargain, secrets and mystery. Deena Bartlett has a touching past and the nightmares are filling her head along with all the unexpected and creepy happenings. Aunt Agatha isn’t what she appears to be. As soon as Deena learns the secrets from her past, her world turns upside down. The complicated family bond has been so well portrayed and the author has truly shown the darker side of the family. The characters were realistic and creepy. I hated Aunt Agatha but also felt that she was so lonely and she chose to be that way. Deena wanted family so she chose Simon. It was so dreadful that Sensu was attacking on all of her five senses to make her weak. All the creepy happenings and disturbing secrets kept me on the edge. The ending was so shocking and terrifying. I would highly recommend this book to horror readers. Author has written such a mind bending horror story

Narrator did such a brilliant job.

Overall Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Narration: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Many Thanks to the Publisher and Narrator. Thanks to the author for writing such a brilliant book

Deena is responsible for her dying Aunt Agatha. Her parents are no longer alive and no one is left to help care for her. Deena starts having attacks on her senses and meets a mysterious woman at the home her aunt stays at. She finds out a huge family secret and that she's being targeted to help her aunt. This book was scary and supernatural and very sad in parts. I did enjoy this one and it really makes you think about the ripple effect your choices cause to your family and others.

The narrator did an amazing job telling this story. The voices she did for the aunt were creepy and I’m so glad I did the audiobook for this.
I wanted to listen to an audiobook that would fit for spooky season and this was that. I had a fun time with the story. I also loved that the MC is in her 50s.
There was times that I felt the pacing was a bit slower and repetitive.
But I still found myself putting my headphones back in wanting to know what was going to happen next.

Wow this book was super creepy! It was Agatha all along!

Deena's aunt Agatha is a miserable old woman, and Deena puts up with her abuse as she's the only family she has left. It turns out aunt Agatha is more selfish and depraved than Deena knows and, to her horror, Agatha has made a deal with a literal devil in order to exact a long brewing vengeance upon her unsuspecting niece.

I'm sure you can read this book looking at Agatha's attacks as symbolism for fraught familial ties, keeping quiet, looking the other way etc or you can read it as a horror story with powerful, torturous attacks, or both! I read it as a combination of both and it works on several levels. A compelling and scary story! Definitely recommend!

I received a free audiobook copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

The narrator gives a strong performance that delivers on the novel's emotional nuances, and the production values are excellent.

For me, it was tough listening due to the subject matter. I expected more blatant horror. This is an extremely detailed journey through troubled lives with a lot of grief, guilt, resentment, family drama, and painstaking accounts of daily life. The author is talented. This is simply not my kind of book. I found it grim and kept wondering when it would become a horror novel. I finally opted to DNF at 53%.

It's good to see a middle-aged woman as the main character, and many readers will value the subtleties and realism of this novel. It already has many appreciative listeners who find the book a good fit. I was intrigued by the insights into Syrian culture.I would recommend it to readers who enjoy psychological fiction and family drama.

Thank you, Dreamscape Media for the ALC via NetGalley for consideration. This is my honest opinion.

I dropped all of my adult responsibilities to binge listen to this audiobook, and I regret nothing. I was gripped from the very beginning when creepy aunt Agatha's voice chilled me to my core. The narrator did such a fantastic job playing so many characters. You had me completely hooked. What continued to follow was incredibly creative, and I'm sad it ended. I highly recommend this one!

I cannot continue with this for a couple of reasons; one, it's way too "New York life" for me; I just cannot relate to that or find it interesting. Admittedly a subjective problem but it is what it is. Also, the mystery and suspense is mostly non-existent because the book description both on NetGalley and on Goodreads basically gives the entire plot away. This was a major misstep in marketing if you ask me; the book is clearly written with the intention that you don't know what's happening right away, but the description you see before you even start reading the book just outright tells you what's going on.