Is this a 500 page slow burn? Yes. Is it brilliant? Also yes. I never miss a Tana French book because she is SO GOOD. But I'm one of the people who thIs this a 500 page slow burn? Yes. Is it brilliant? Also yes. I never miss a Tana French book because she is SO GOOD. But I'm one of the people who thought The Witch Elm was unputdownable, so take my opinion with a grain of salt. If you are looking for nonstop action and twists, this is not that book. But Tana French is. SO. GOOD....more
I devoured this. The plot is compelling, the writing is crisp, and the heroine is messed up in the very best ways. (I think my fondness for messed-up I devoured this. The plot is compelling, the writing is crisp, and the heroine is messed up in the very best ways. (I think my fondness for messed-up heroines is pretty clear.) I loved the true-crime podcast aspect and the dry humor. Highly recommended!...more
How is this scary AND funny AND moving AND interesting at the same time? I have no idea. I devoured this. I laughed out loud, sometimes at the scariesHow is this scary AND funny AND moving AND interesting at the same time? I have no idea. I devoured this. I laughed out loud, sometimes at the scariest parts. I rooted for these characters, even Mark. When I thought it couldn't get more unhinged, it always did, and yet everything made a crazy kind of sense. I loved it....more
“Shocking, electrifying, and absolutely original. Carissa Orlando takes us on a journey that moves from savagely funny to terrifying with the turn of “Shocking, electrifying, and absolutely original. Carissa Orlando takes us on a journey that moves from savagely funny to terrifying with the turn of a page. It’s an unflinching exploration of the dark things we don’t talk about, and it’s a must read for horror fans.”
If you like my books, but think they aren't scary enough, this book is for you. It is one scary as heck ghost story, perfect for spooky season. Have fun....more
I love these books, but my opinion is affected by the fact that I already loved the game when I read them. I have no idea how it feels to read them whI love these books, but my opinion is affected by the fact that I already loved the game when I read them. I have no idea how it feels to read them when you don't already know the world, so your mileage may vary. I love the world of the Witcher. Also, Geralt. iykyk....more
Give me vampires, give me a vivid setting in historical Mexico, give me two complex characters separated by tragedy, give me incisive commentary on clGive me vampires, give me a vivid setting in historical Mexico, give me two complex characters separated by tragedy, give me incisive commentary on class, gender, and race hierarchies, give me slow burn romance, give me suspense and action, but most of all, give me vampires.
This book gave me all of it. My gothic loving heart is happy. It is SO GOOD.
I loved this, just like I loved all of Ali's books. This one is full of zinger one-liners, plus it has a plot that is unexpected and fun, a swoony herI loved this, just like I loved all of Ali's books. This one is full of zinger one-liners, plus it has a plot that is unexpected and fun, a swoony hero, and a heroine I rooted for from page 1. You can't ask for more in a summer read. One of my favorites so far this year....more
This book made me cry TWICE. It's emotional and wonderful and you are rooting for these characters. Have tissues ready, you'll need them!This book made me cry TWICE. It's emotional and wonderful and you are rooting for these characters. Have tissues ready, you'll need them!...more
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