Predatory Natures by Amy Goldsmith is a unique and gripping YA horror novel that delivers both chills and intrigue. Set aboard a luxury train, the claustrophobic setting adds to the suspense as mysterious, dangerous plants become an ever-growing threat. Goldsmith’s vivid descriptions and creative world-building pull readers into a tense and atmospheric story. The characters are engaging, though some could have used more depth to fully connect with the audience. The plot builds steadily, with enough twists to keep readers hooked, culminating in a thrilling finale. A must-read for fans of eerie, nature-based horror with a unique twist.

Book:
PREDATORY NATURES by Amy Goldsmith
Thank you Netgalley and Getunderline(RHC) for the earc (Jul8)

Review:
4.5⭐
This book was horrifying---the plants and what they could do. How odd.
PREDATORY NATURES follows Lara---who takes a job on a luxury train. There she is confronted by the past, the rich train guests, and a mysterious set of siblings. When the plants start taking over, Lara must work with Rhys et al in order to stop them before it's too late.
What a whirlwind of a book. PREDATORY NATURES has been my favorite read by Goldsmith. It checks all the boxes---as do all of Goldsmith's books---mystery, thrills, creepy legend like things, a boy from the past, and drama that never seems to dissipate.
From the first page, I was in awe by the descriptions, and how it was like a picture was being painted---it was like I could see what was being described, which made it creepier. I was intrigued by the timeline, present day and learning what went down with [Redacted] that led to Lara's fallout with Beckett. I was also super intrigued by the mysterious guests, the ones who brought the "predatory nature." I kept thinking who there was responsible, and before I knew what was happening, what were they responsible for. As the story played out, and the happening happened, it never crossed my mind that [Redacted] was behind it. That revelation was utterly shocking because I was rooting for Lara and [Redacted] even though they made zero sense together.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed PREDATORY NATURES. It kept me grasping at the seam, wondering if they would survive, wondering what was happening. 10/10 would recommend especially if you've loved Goldsmith's previous work.

Lara Williams has had a rough year and is excited to escape her problems when she takes a job waitressing aboard a luxury train. But things don't go quite to plan when a pair of creepy siblings join the train along with several carriages of plants...

This was another chilling page-turner from Goldsmith, combining Celtic mythology with a heartfelt tale of a toxic relationship. I felt so much sympathy for the MC and was rooting for her (pun intended) all the way through. I enjoyed the descriptions of the train and the way the atmopshere on the train goes from relaxed to tense. A great read!

Thank you, Netgalley and Random House, for the advance copy.