DNF at 50%. I just couldn’t get into it. I wasn’t interested in what would happen or finding out any twists.

“I have five children, each more special than the last.” (When I got to this line in the book…omg couldn’t get anymore creeped out….or so I thought….)

As a reader I think the horror genre is probably one of the hardest to write, especially since it’s so hard to find good horror novels. I’m often left disappointed when I read a horror novel. Well, not this time. Get ready horror lovers, we’ve hit gold with this one!

I was invested from start to finish. Debra Every didn’t just write a creepy af book, she even managed to put some solid character development into this one, which is something I typically find lacking with the horror genre, as authors tend to focus too much on the shock value of each scene rather than setting up for it and getting us from point A to point B.

This one played out so perfectly and had a nice blend of horror, gore (not toooo much), forgiveness, love, revenge, folklore, betrayal, compassion, guilt, friendship and complex relationships. It’s a lot but it didn’t feel that way while I was reading it.

The audio narration was excellent on this one as well. I loved how the creepy whispering voice and decrepit old lady voice were done.

I loved that the book wasn’t long and drawn out, it was good and dug deep while not being wasteful with words.

I also love that while the conclusion was complete and satisfying, it was also left open to do more with this story if the author decides to carry on with it….

It was giving Twlight Zone, CREEPSHOW and Tales From The Darkside vibes and yall know I love me some horror anthologies.

I finished the audiobook in record time! It is absolutely stunning. The narrator has done absolutely justice to author's beautiful prose. It added a lot more impact to the story. Sensu's voice will forever haunt me in my nightmares!

The initial chapters were strong, mildly eerie and established a strong background for all the characters. Almost a third of the book in, I felt that it was all okay... Not so scary. Oh how I was mistaken.

The last third of the book is eerie. Creepy. Scary. Disturbing. The author has an extraordinary talent for descriptions and every attack resonated so deeply with me as a reader.

The backstory was amazing, almost making me feel sorry for Agatha as a victim of her consequences. Simon and Deena are the actual #couplegoals! The author is an absolute Goddess with the way she incorporated sharp yet witty humour, adding so much depth to each character- no matter how big or small. You MUST read this book- it is an absolute assault on your senses and I absolutely loved it!!