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Room for Rent
Nya can’t remember the last time she felt safe.
The rundown rental house didn’t seem so bad at first. But now, someone is stealing her food. Rattling her bedroom doorknob. Digging through her belongings.
Each night brings more disturbing incidents. And each night, Nya is more convinced that it’s not an intruder. She suspects the culprit is hiding in plain sight: her peculiar roommate-of-necessity, Sidney.
Nya can’t afford to live anywhere else. The horrible rental is her only option. In a few months, she’ll finish her final semester of college—and get the hell out of dodge. But to her horror, the sinister mind games are just the beginning. Before long, she’s forced to face the possibility that her physical safety may be at risk. Maybe even her life.
The truth is more terrifying than Nya could have guessed. And as the situation spirals out of control, it’s suddenly clear that surviving the night may no longer be an option.
The rundown rental house didn’t seem so bad at first. But now, someone is stealing her food. Rattling her bedroom doorknob. Digging through her belongings.
Each night brings more disturbing incidents. And each night, Nya is more convinced that it’s not an intruder. She suspects the culprit is hiding in plain sight: her peculiar roommate-of-necessity, Sidney.
Nya can’t afford to live anywhere else. The horrible rental is her only option. In a few months, she’ll finish her final semester of college—and get the hell out of dodge. But to her horror, the sinister mind games are just the beginning. Before long, she’s forced to face the possibility that her physical safety may be at risk. Maybe even her life.
The truth is more terrifying than Nya could have guessed. And as the situation spirals out of control, it’s suddenly clear that surviving the night may no longer be an option.
342 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 13, 2023
About the author
Noelle W. Ihli
9 books3,618 followersNoelle’s two great passions are murder and horses (separately, never together).
She lives in Idaho with her husband, two sons, and two cats. When she's not plotting her next thriller, she's scaring herself with true-crime documentaries or going for a trail ride in the foothills (with her trusty pepper spray).
She lives in Idaho with her husband, two sons, and two cats. When she's not plotting her next thriller, she's scaring herself with true-crime documentaries or going for a trail ride in the foothills (with her trusty pepper spray).
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October 4, 2023
Ihli impressed me when I read ask for Andrea. It was emotional and different, and I have waited in anticipation for a new book by her. In room for rent, we meet Nya who starts living in a house with a tenant who gives her the creeps. She’s poor and have no friends, and soon we discover that something’s not right with the house and tenant she lives with.
Ihli again managed to keep me invested. I could feel the tension from the beginning, and the way Ihli described the house gave me the creeps. We knew from the get-go that something bad was about to happen, and that made me pay more attention to the plot. The last chapters were intense, and what made me give all the stars was how all the questions Nya had, were answered. I love when an author ties up the loose ends neatly. I figured some of the twist out, but not all of it. So it will keep you guessing until the very end.
All in all an enjoyable read. I already want to read more of ihli’s books!
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for my review
November 1, 2023
Predictable but entertaining and quick!
May 24, 2024
★1 star, wtf
A very sheltered, sheltered girl makes a very stupid, stupid decision to live in a sketchy, sketchy house with a creepy, creepy roommate, gains a sus, sus bf and shocker! Almost gets killed. What a massive waste of time ☠️
* ゜・。。・゜゜・。。・゜*
Pre-review:
“For anyone who’s survived a roommate from hell. May you never have to label your food again.”
LOL Ihli calling me out before the book even begins 🫣 Lemme just share my list of ten thousand reasons why I will always prefer to live alone 📜
A very sheltered, sheltered girl makes a very stupid, stupid decision to live in a sketchy, sketchy house with a creepy, creepy roommate, gains a sus, sus bf and shocker! Almost gets killed. What a massive waste of time ☠️
* ゜・。。・゜゜・。。・゜*
Pre-review:
“For anyone who’s survived a roommate from hell. May you never have to label your food again.”
LOL Ihli calling me out before the book even begins 🫣 Lemme just share my list of ten thousand reasons why I will always prefer to live alone 📜
October 4, 2023
My Rating: 2⭐️⭐️ pretty lacklustre and unfortunate stars!!!
Nya can’t remember the last time she felt safe. The rundown freaky rental house she’s living in isn’t right, her creepo roommate isn’t right… and that feeling that someone is going through her things just isn’t right.
Nya has convinced herself that she can tough it out until the end of semester… but will she survive that long.
So, for me, this was a letdown. I really like this author and I was super excited to see that there was a new book coming out… I really liked Run on Red and immediately went to NetGalley and requested this one.
Unfortunately I seem to be on outlier island yet again… lets start with what I did like (this is going to be spoiler free - because I do think a lot of people will like this).
Noelle W. Ihli’s writing style is super easy flowing and great to read, thats what sucked me into her last book. The chapters are short and punchy and the sentences are not too long winded. She can definitely write and I really enjoy her style. I also like the length of the book, its never too long so if you are enjoying it you can always be left feeling like you could have done with a bit more which is a bonus in my eyes.
The other thing that I did really like about the story was that it did have that sense of foreboding and dread… I did feel a bit stressed like if that were happening to me I would be freaked out proper… I was concerned that there was going to be surprise supernatural themes in this book and I am glad to tell you that there is none of that… because anyone who knows me knows a thriller with a ghost is a cop out thriller… that’s just my opinion… I do not read for ghosts.
Unfortunately though after an initial uplift feeling good about the story it kind of went downhill for me. The writing itself was not bad… it just went around in circles a bit … got very repetitive like that was helping the suspense but also I was a little bit like… well hurry the F up and go home so we can see what’s up!!! Like sh*t is going down… and you are taking the scenic route downtown studying, and checking your phone… girl lets get this done…
I was annoyed at Nya, which does seem to be a theme throughout the reviews… she is a little dumb as rocks, I mean super super creepy sh*t is happening and shes making excuses all cause shes broke… nahhh Nya, time to go bye-a … I am not sticking around when undies are going missing and you are waking up thinking someone is in your room… keep that thank you… I am gone.
I know she was meant to be clueless because of her sheltered church going upbringing but she constantly left out creepy info to tell her bestie on the phone cause she would have told her to haul ass outta there… so she knew… like nah she knew… why risk your life for cheep rent… with some dirt bag druggo slopping around in his undies in your house… absolutely the hell not.
I did guess some of the twist… not all but again the story kind of laboured and I was bored… I am sorry… but I was… and that is never a good sign in a thriller… I want a story that is keeping me awake at night… one where at under 300 pages I can finish in under a day cause I simply cannot put that bad boy down… I did not have that at all…
The ending was a big letdown if you ask me… and even though no one did I will tell you… as I said no spoilers but I was not impressed. It was a bit of an eye roll if I am honest.
It was short… and it was sharp but the story…. Talk about take the long way home…
Overall, it was by no means the worst book out there and there are gonna be people that eat this up… and I am so happy you will cause I do really like this author (I will be back), but for my GR besties… this isn’t for you…
Big thank you to NetGalley, Dynamite Books and the author Noelle West Ihli for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
Nya can’t remember the last time she felt safe. The rundown freaky rental house she’s living in isn’t right, her creepo roommate isn’t right… and that feeling that someone is going through her things just isn’t right.
Nya has convinced herself that she can tough it out until the end of semester… but will she survive that long.
So, for me, this was a letdown. I really like this author and I was super excited to see that there was a new book coming out… I really liked Run on Red and immediately went to NetGalley and requested this one.
Unfortunately I seem to be on outlier island yet again… lets start with what I did like (this is going to be spoiler free - because I do think a lot of people will like this).
Noelle W. Ihli’s writing style is super easy flowing and great to read, thats what sucked me into her last book. The chapters are short and punchy and the sentences are not too long winded. She can definitely write and I really enjoy her style. I also like the length of the book, its never too long so if you are enjoying it you can always be left feeling like you could have done with a bit more which is a bonus in my eyes.
The other thing that I did really like about the story was that it did have that sense of foreboding and dread… I did feel a bit stressed like if that were happening to me I would be freaked out proper… I was concerned that there was going to be surprise supernatural themes in this book and I am glad to tell you that there is none of that… because anyone who knows me knows a thriller with a ghost is a cop out thriller… that’s just my opinion… I do not read for ghosts.
Unfortunately though after an initial uplift feeling good about the story it kind of went downhill for me. The writing itself was not bad… it just went around in circles a bit … got very repetitive like that was helping the suspense but also I was a little bit like… well hurry the F up and go home so we can see what’s up!!! Like sh*t is going down… and you are taking the scenic route downtown studying, and checking your phone… girl lets get this done…
I was annoyed at Nya, which does seem to be a theme throughout the reviews… she is a little dumb as rocks, I mean super super creepy sh*t is happening and shes making excuses all cause shes broke… nahhh Nya, time to go bye-a … I am not sticking around when undies are going missing and you are waking up thinking someone is in your room… keep that thank you… I am gone.
I know she was meant to be clueless because of her sheltered church going upbringing but she constantly left out creepy info to tell her bestie on the phone cause she would have told her to haul ass outta there… so she knew… like nah she knew… why risk your life for cheep rent… with some dirt bag druggo slopping around in his undies in your house… absolutely the hell not.
I did guess some of the twist… not all but again the story kind of laboured and I was bored… I am sorry… but I was… and that is never a good sign in a thriller… I want a story that is keeping me awake at night… one where at under 300 pages I can finish in under a day cause I simply cannot put that bad boy down… I did not have that at all…
The ending was a big letdown if you ask me… and even though no one did I will tell you… as I said no spoilers but I was not impressed. It was a bit of an eye roll if I am honest.
It was short… and it was sharp but the story…. Talk about take the long way home…
Overall, it was by no means the worst book out there and there are gonna be people that eat this up… and I am so happy you will cause I do really like this author (I will be back), but for my GR besties… this isn’t for you…
Big thank you to NetGalley, Dynamite Books and the author Noelle West Ihli for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
May 25, 2024
maybe the most cliché, predictable thriller I’ve ever read. I think I guessed everything and because of this, it felt like it dragged on and on.
there were WAY too many hints as to how the story would pan out, I kept rolling my eyes thinking “girl you shouldn’t have told us that” lmao.
it was very easy to work out what was going to happen. everything was just so painfully obvious and I was pretty bored the whole time.
there were WAY too many hints as to how the story would pan out, I kept rolling my eyes thinking “girl you shouldn’t have told us that” lmao.
it was very easy to work out what was going to happen. everything was just so painfully obvious and I was pretty bored the whole time.
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September 16, 2023Ihli’s voice is magical and absorbing. I was immediately drawn into this story that quickly became something of every woman’s nightmares. With characters you’ll relate to, empathize with, and root for, it’s easy to get lost in this atmospheric and utterly claustrophobic story.
March 15, 2024
Ridiculously predictable. Nya was perhaps the most clueless, idiotic MC in a psychological thriller ever, which made it impossible for me to suspend my disbelief throughout this wretched little book.
March 6, 2024
Thank you NetGalley and Dynamite Books for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
’She didn’t believe in demons anymore. They were the stuff of bad dreams. They weren’t real, and they couldn’t hurt her.
She couldn’t say the same for nightmares made of flesh and blood.’
I was hooked on this story from the very beginning. The first chapter gave me a shot of adrenaline that peaked my curiosity & definitely spooked me, and it only got better from there.
The introduction to the characters immediately drew me in. Nya was a sweet, timid college student from a very strict religious background, and Sidney was a mysterious - and seemingly very gross - man who was offering a rented room at a suspiciously low rate. One might say that this is the PERFECT combination for a pretty strong thriller!
Reading this book as a woman who is unfortunately no stranger to the behaviour of creepy men, I found that this added layer of realism made the book all the more terrifying - you never really knew who to trust. I was nervous from the very first chapter and the story evoked a clear sense of dread.
It can easily become taxing to read stories like this one, where the main character is constantly ignoring red flags; however, the author was very clever when structuring Nya’s character around this trope. Her ultra religious background made her more vulnerable and susceptible to wanting to keep the peace, so it made sense for her to find excuses for the eerie situations occurring in the rental house. We were constantly reminded of how innocent her mind was, and how much she still had to learn, and it broke my heart every time.
The story was unfortunately quite predictable, and I did anticipate how it was going to pan out about halfway through. I also thought that the motivation behind the main antagonist’s actions was rather flimsy. However, I loved both the anticipation of the first half and the action & conclusion of the second half of the book, and it was still a very enjoyable read.
’She didn’t believe in demons anymore. They were the stuff of bad dreams. They weren’t real, and they couldn’t hurt her.
She couldn’t say the same for nightmares made of flesh and blood.’
I was hooked on this story from the very beginning. The first chapter gave me a shot of adrenaline that peaked my curiosity & definitely spooked me, and it only got better from there.
The introduction to the characters immediately drew me in. Nya was a sweet, timid college student from a very strict religious background, and Sidney was a mysterious - and seemingly very gross - man who was offering a rented room at a suspiciously low rate. One might say that this is the PERFECT combination for a pretty strong thriller!
Reading this book as a woman who is unfortunately no stranger to the behaviour of creepy men, I found that this added layer of realism made the book all the more terrifying - you never really knew who to trust. I was nervous from the very first chapter and the story evoked a clear sense of dread.
It can easily become taxing to read stories like this one, where the main character is constantly ignoring red flags; however, the author was very clever when structuring Nya’s character around this trope. Her ultra religious background made her more vulnerable and susceptible to wanting to keep the peace, so it made sense for her to find excuses for the eerie situations occurring in the rental house. We were constantly reminded of how innocent her mind was, and how much she still had to learn, and it broke my heart every time.
The story was unfortunately quite predictable, and I did anticipate how it was going to pan out about halfway through. I also thought that the motivation behind the main antagonist’s actions was rather flimsy. However, I loved both the anticipation of the first half and the action & conclusion of the second half of the book, and it was still a very enjoyable read.
October 13, 2023
I read a few reviews before trying this book out, and one said that it was a medium intensity until about the 70% mark, then it got crazy. I’d say that was accurate; I was enjoying the book, but not understanding where the thrill was until closer to the end.
Nya is a college student with only a semester to go, and she needs a place to rent for that semester. A very cheap place. Finally she finds a room she can afford with a roommate named Sidney…only when she got to the house, it turns out Sidney is actually Sid - a man who enjoys drum circles, drugs and not wearing clothes. Nya comes from a strict religious background, and this definitely has her freaked out. It’s just a semester, right? Four months. She can handle four months.
Things are even better when she meets Curtis, a student as poor as her who doesn’t mind sharing his dinners. Curtis is definitely into Nya, but the feeling isn’t very mutual. Yes, Curtis is sweet, slightly cute and a good friend, but is she thinking long-term plans with him? Not exactly, but it’s nice to have him around.
This did play around until the ending began, and then at one point, it got so freaky that it started to dip into horror (which I definitely didn’t mind). I had already guessed part of the ending, but the other half was a surprise. I wouldn’t say there were mindblowing twists, and yes, a lot of the book is waiting for something to happen, but overall, this was a decent story. 3.5 stars, rounded up.
(Thank you to Dynamite Books, Noelle W. Ihli, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review. This book is slated to be released on October 13, 2023.)
Nya is a college student with only a semester to go, and she needs a place to rent for that semester. A very cheap place. Finally she finds a room she can afford with a roommate named Sidney…only when she got to the house, it turns out Sidney is actually Sid - a man who enjoys drum circles, drugs and not wearing clothes. Nya comes from a strict religious background, and this definitely has her freaked out. It’s just a semester, right? Four months. She can handle four months.
Things are even better when she meets Curtis, a student as poor as her who doesn’t mind sharing his dinners. Curtis is definitely into Nya, but the feeling isn’t very mutual. Yes, Curtis is sweet, slightly cute and a good friend, but is she thinking long-term plans with him? Not exactly, but it’s nice to have him around.
This did play around until the ending began, and then at one point, it got so freaky that it started to dip into horror (which I definitely didn’t mind). I had already guessed part of the ending, but the other half was a surprise. I wouldn’t say there were mindblowing twists, and yes, a lot of the book is waiting for something to happen, but overall, this was a decent story. 3.5 stars, rounded up.
(Thank you to Dynamite Books, Noelle W. Ihli, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review. This book is slated to be released on October 13, 2023.)
October 5, 2023
Nya, Nya, Nya…. I just really wanted her to pay attention to all of the red flags that were right in front of her. I know that her religious background and her sheltered upbringing may have played a part in her being so naive but I just wanted her to use common sense more! When she pulled up to that janky house she should have never got of the car and went inside. And Sid!!! Creepy Sid!!! If nothing else the sight of her should have sent her running!!!
This was a good read and I enjoyed reading to see what was going to happen next!
Thank you #NetGalley for sending me a e-ARC!!
This was a good read and I enjoyed reading to see what was going to happen next!
Thank you #NetGalley for sending me a e-ARC!!
February 7, 2024
I saw the ending coming from a mile away. Typically I am a big fan of Noelle W. Ihli's books, but this one just didn't do it for me. It would be a good starting point for someone who is looking to get into thrillers, but as an avid thriller reader, it was way too predictable and not very thrilling. I was not a big fan of the characters and the background behind them. I'm actually really disappointed because I was super eager to read this one and it really let me down overall.
January 21, 2024
This was actually the most predictable thriller I’ve ever read. I seriously thought I was missing something because the twist seemed too obvious.
May 5, 2024
This was a fun little read! A bit of mystery, touch of horror, a whole lot of gross roommate….Nya is the epitome of a poor college student, so when she finds rent she can finally afford, she’s afraid to look a gift horse in the mouth. Only this horse is a total slob, does a ton of drugs, and is a lot creepy. Still, Sid can’t be THAT bad…can he?
Nya starts noticing little things that make her spine tingle. And then someone starts coming in her room at night, she’s sure of it. Even though the door stays locked with her dresser in front of it. Then she meets Curtis, who makes things seem a little bit better. Until they’re not.
This was fairly slow with a whole lot of maudlin happenings sprinkled in with the suspense and fear. A pretty solid read overall, I coped to the twist right before it happened, so it was well thought out!
Nya starts noticing little things that make her spine tingle. And then someone starts coming in her room at night, she’s sure of it. Even though the door stays locked with her dresser in front of it. Then she meets Curtis, who makes things seem a little bit better. Until they’re not.
This was fairly slow with a whole lot of maudlin happenings sprinkled in with the suspense and fear. A pretty solid read overall, I coped to the twist right before it happened, so it was well thought out!
October 4, 2023
I’ll give it to Noelle West Ilhi, she knows how to keep the reader interested. While I do think some parts were repetitive/dragged on a bit, lots of the chapters ended on cliffhangers and made me want to keep reading.
She also did a great job of building the tension, from unease to full blown survival mode. I know that a lot of Anya’s naiveté can be chalked up to her strict religious upbringing, but it was so frustrating to watch her return to the house night and night.
I caught some of the twists and was surprised by others. The last few chapters were a wild ride. I think fans of Run On Red would also enjoy this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Xpresso Book Tours for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
She also did a great job of building the tension, from unease to full blown survival mode. I know that a lot of Anya’s naiveté can be chalked up to her strict religious upbringing, but it was so frustrating to watch her return to the house night and night.
I caught some of the twists and was surprised by others. The last few chapters were a wild ride. I think fans of Run On Red would also enjoy this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Xpresso Book Tours for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
April 29, 2024
A quick paced thriller read from Noelle W. Ihli.
This is my second book from Noelle, and it didn't disappoint.
When Nya arrives at her new student accommodation, it rapidly becomes obvious that all isn't as it seems.
Leaving behind her deeply religious parents and her best and only friend Jade, Nya is ready to take on her final semester at medical school. When she's greeted with a run down rental home, a landlord who isn't who they have made out to be and furniture moving during the night, its clear Nya isn't safe in her home away from home.
From the first chapter, the first doorknob turn and the first visit from the shadow behind the door, this book keeps the suspense high! Anxiety inducing and page turning.
The plot does however become a little predictable from mid way through, although it remains a red flag dodging, twists and turns thriller to the end!
4****
This is my second book from Noelle, and it didn't disappoint.
When Nya arrives at her new student accommodation, it rapidly becomes obvious that all isn't as it seems.
Leaving behind her deeply religious parents and her best and only friend Jade, Nya is ready to take on her final semester at medical school. When she's greeted with a run down rental home, a landlord who isn't who they have made out to be and furniture moving during the night, its clear Nya isn't safe in her home away from home.
From the first chapter, the first doorknob turn and the first visit from the shadow behind the door, this book keeps the suspense high! Anxiety inducing and page turning.
The plot does however become a little predictable from mid way through, although it remains a red flag dodging, twists and turns thriller to the end!
4****
October 15, 2023
Predictable but enjoyable. I would have enjoyed the paperback vs the ebook arc.
Loved the suspense right when I’m thinking blah blah blah who cares 😂😂 BAM ! Oh okay. I need constant action !
Thanks #Netgalley
Loved the suspense right when I’m thinking blah blah blah who cares 😂😂 BAM ! Oh okay. I need constant action !
Thanks #Netgalley
April 23, 2024
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
I’m a little backed up with my ARC’s but working diligently to get caught up. I really found this book interesting! The plot was easy to get sucked into, I just wish the big reveal hadn’t been so glaring obvious for me. I always love guessing how things will turn out but this time it wasn’t near as complicated as I hoped for. I still enjoyed the story regardless and know others who like psychological thrillers will too!
I’m a little backed up with my ARC’s but working diligently to get caught up. I really found this book interesting! The plot was easy to get sucked into, I just wish the big reveal hadn’t been so glaring obvious for me. I always love guessing how things will turn out but this time it wasn’t near as complicated as I hoped for. I still enjoyed the story regardless and know others who like psychological thrillers will too!
January 14, 2024
This is the very definition of the word cringey! Reading this book was so very uncomfortable it literally made my skin crawl!
Nya, a poor nursing student with a sheltered, difficult childhood has just one semester of nursing school to finish. With very little money and few housing options she rents a room in a filthy rental house. Her roommate is seriously creepy, but she keeps justifying every little thing. In effect she gaslights her own self. But, of course, nothing is what it seems. It’s a combination of “I threw up a little in my mouth,” and “Don’t go into the basement, you dumb girl.”
The main character is so very stupid and pathetically determined. She is so narrowly focused on her goal of graduating that she makes horrible decisions on a daily basis, but I couldn’t help rooting for her and slogging through her dismal life with her, praying for the best when I just knew everything was going to go horribly wrong.
Why did I give this 4 stars? 1. Because I couldn’t look away, 2. Because I was determined to finish the journey, just to see what happened. 3. Because I really love Noelle Ihli’s books and I think she has a great future. Her books are fast, wild rides and if you’ve never read one, you should. However, this one might not be where you want to start. I suggest Ask for Andrea or Running on Red. They are both wild and fast also, but just a little less cringey.
Nya, a poor nursing student with a sheltered, difficult childhood has just one semester of nursing school to finish. With very little money and few housing options she rents a room in a filthy rental house. Her roommate is seriously creepy, but she keeps justifying every little thing. In effect she gaslights her own self. But, of course, nothing is what it seems. It’s a combination of “I threw up a little in my mouth,” and “Don’t go into the basement, you dumb girl.”
The main character is so very stupid and pathetically determined. She is so narrowly focused on her goal of graduating that she makes horrible decisions on a daily basis, but I couldn’t help rooting for her and slogging through her dismal life with her, praying for the best when I just knew everything was going to go horribly wrong.
Why did I give this 4 stars? 1. Because I couldn’t look away, 2. Because I was determined to finish the journey, just to see what happened. 3. Because I really love Noelle Ihli’s books and I think she has a great future. Her books are fast, wild rides and if you’ve never read one, you should. However, this one might not be where you want to start. I suggest Ask for Andrea or Running on Red. They are both wild and fast also, but just a little less cringey.
October 23, 2023
a very generous 2. MC is one of the dumbest characters that ever existed. "twist"...if you can even call it that...was predictable.
June 23, 2024
2.75 ⭐️ honestly this book made me more sick than it did scared/thrilled. the state of the house, the rash, the kitchen, the greasy hair???? 🤢
also very predictable ☹️
also very predictable ☹️
November 5, 2023
This was a decent read, focused on Nya, who is finishing her last semester in college when she rents a room from a creepy roommate. She hasn’t been there for long when scary things start happening, but she has no other option and she is desperate to finish school.
I thought the action in the book was pretty good but I was confused by Nya’s background. She seems to have grown up in an extremely religious and sheltered upbringing but I couldn’t really tie the allusions to her background to her current character. The ending of the book was somewhat predictable but it did take me a bit to figure it out. The scary scenes were done really well.
Overall, decent book with some definite creepy things, but wish there was a little more characterization. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I thought the action in the book was pretty good but I was confused by Nya’s background. She seems to have grown up in an extremely religious and sheltered upbringing but I couldn’t really tie the allusions to her background to her current character. The ending of the book was somewhat predictable but it did take me a bit to figure it out. The scary scenes were done really well.
Overall, decent book with some definite creepy things, but wish there was a little more characterization. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 10, 2023
Not is a young woman after my own heart and her situation is so relative which makes the predicament she finds herself in all that more horrific. Full of suspense, mystery, and some downright creepiness. You'll be up way past your bedtime devouring this.
December 31, 2023
2.5 stars. I unfortunately do not get the hype around this book. A struggle to finish with not much depth. Also if I read ‘suck it up buttercup’ one more time, I would have gone mad. Extremely annoying
July 7, 2024
4.5. ⭐���⭐���
Sin duda esté no es un libro que deberías de leer si empiezas a compartir piso o por lo menos si estás compartiendo piso con una persona horrible.
Porque de eso trata esta historia de compartir piso con una persona horrible la protagonista de esta historia es Nya
está a punto de acabar su carrera y necesita compartir piso los últimos meses. Ella ve un anuncio por internet que es una casa que no tiene muy buena pinta pero sí que está dentro de la franja económica que se puede permitir y viendo la foto de la persona con la que va a compartir piso piensa que es una chica pelirroja.
Cuando llega allí y se encuentra con que su compañero de piso Sydney es un chico desagradable, ella tiene ganas de salir corriendo pero su realidad es que casi no tiene dinero, no conoce a nadie más, su mejor amiga está a kilómetros, a sus padres no les puede llamar porque no le van a ayudar y encima se van a cabrear si comparte piso con un chico.
Así que así empieza la historia Nya está compartiendo piso con alguien horrible, pero se dice a si misma, tranquila adelante vamos a intentarlo son unos pocos meses, vamos a acabar la carrera y largarnos de aquí .
Son terroríficos!!!! los momentos que vive Nya en esa casa, ella siente ruidos, siente que la observan mientras duerme, que las cosas en su habitación están movidas, cerrando su habitación bloqueando la puerta sigue asustada.
Te transmite esa vibra de terror de no saber qué está pasando y de lo horrible que su compañero de piso tan creepy.
Con la única persona que puede contar es con un chico que ha conocido en la biblioteca Curtis que también es un poco raro pero es que es el único apoyo que ella tiene.
Así que como podéis imaginar esta historia se va volviendo más más, más, más, más, más intensa y llega un momento en el que Nya está aterrorizada sin saber qué está pasando en esa casa.
En definitiva es una historia bastante intensa e interesante de leer.
Sin duda esté no es un libro que deberías de leer si empiezas a compartir piso o por lo menos si estás compartiendo piso con una persona horrible.
Porque de eso trata esta historia de compartir piso con una persona horrible la protagonista de esta historia es Nya
está a punto de acabar su carrera y necesita compartir piso los últimos meses. Ella ve un anuncio por internet que es una casa que no tiene muy buena pinta pero sí que está dentro de la franja económica que se puede permitir y viendo la foto de la persona con la que va a compartir piso piensa que es una chica pelirroja.
Cuando llega allí y se encuentra con que su compañero de piso Sydney es un chico desagradable, ella tiene ganas de salir corriendo pero su realidad es que casi no tiene dinero, no conoce a nadie más, su mejor amiga está a kilómetros, a sus padres no les puede llamar porque no le van a ayudar y encima se van a cabrear si comparte piso con un chico.
Así que así empieza la historia Nya está compartiendo piso con alguien horrible, pero se dice a si misma, tranquila adelante vamos a intentarlo son unos pocos meses, vamos a acabar la carrera y largarnos de aquí .
Son terroríficos!!!! los momentos que vive Nya en esa casa, ella siente ruidos, siente que la observan mientras duerme, que las cosas en su habitación están movidas, cerrando su habitación bloqueando la puerta sigue asustada.
Te transmite esa vibra de terror de no saber qué está pasando y de lo horrible que su compañero de piso tan creepy.
Con la única persona que puede contar es con un chico que ha conocido en la biblioteca Curtis que también es un poco raro pero es que es el único apoyo que ella tiene.
Así que como podéis imaginar esta historia se va volviendo más más, más, más, más, más intensa y llega un momento en el que Nya está aterrorizada sin saber qué está pasando en esa casa.
En definitiva es una historia bastante intensa e interesante de leer.
June 6, 2024
I fucking knew it!!!!!! I really liked this story, it was fast paced and easy to read. Although the twist was predictable to me I still enjoyed reading this and thought the characters were quite easy to picture. I just prefer my thrillers to be more plot twisting and shocking. I will say at times this book made me feel a bit sick just at imagining the state of that house. 🤢🤣
April 7, 2024
It was pretty good I’m just upset how 100 pages in I knew everything and Nya is still a lost bird 🤦🏽♀️
Really thought there had to be a twist coming somewhere but no 😑
Really thought there had to be a twist coming somewhere but no 😑
April 24, 2024
There was suspense but there was also some boring parts to it. The twist was predictable. The ending didn’t WOW me but it did keep my attention. It was pretty good
June 16, 2024
Murphy's law says, anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.
And so it did.
Now I can finally read the romcom I'd been craving for.
longer review to come.
And so it did.
Now I can finally read the romcom I'd been craving for.
longer review to come.
January 26, 2024
Rounded down from 4.5 to 4☆ for Goodreads.
I really loved the writing style of this one. It was easy to digest, relatable, and a nice suspense story. I really related to the FMC.
I wished I wasn't able to correctly guess the big twist 40% in but either way I still liked the book from beginning to end. I just couldn't stop reading!
I really loved the writing style of this one. It was easy to digest, relatable, and a nice suspense story. I really related to the FMC.
I wished I wasn't able to correctly guess the big twist 40% in but either way I still liked the book from beginning to end. I just couldn't stop reading!
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