The Woods Are Waiting is a wonderful thriller blended with Appalachian lore that keeps you intrigued the whole way through! If you're a fan of forest settings, strange rituals, and a bit of a murder mystery- this one is one to read. 

I kept thinking I had it figured out and though, technically, I did at one point- the author did a solid job of making you doubt yourself. Maybe it isn't who you suspect. Maybe it's something else entirely...

Though this is an intriguing read, there are two things that kept it from being a five-star read for me.

- Dual POV: The voices of our best friends Cheyanne and Natalie didn't differ too much. It wasn't something glaring, but it was noticeable enough. 
- Villain monologuing: It happens, it lasts a tad bit too long.

The author was great with setting a tense atmosphere and often transported me into those damn woods myself. This was a solid four star read that I enjoyed quite a bit!