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Nestlings by Nat Cassidy
3.0
dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

3 / 5 ⭐️'ˢ 
 
Nestlings” By Nat Cassidy 
 
📕 Edition: Audiobook & eBook 
 
While I enjoyed the overall narrative, I was not a fan of the ending. The baby 💩 scene though… omg you go from 😂 to 😱! 
 
My main gripe, other than the ending, was with the audiobook format. The chapter structure was confusing, with numbered sections that the narrator referenced. I often found myself lost, thinking these were chapter titles. It forced me to switch to the ebook to understand the layout. 
 
Despite these issues, Cassidy's ability to weave a tale of unease and paranoia is impressive. The subtle, needle-like bite marks on the baby added a chilling element to the plot, leaving me with a sense of lingering dread. 
 
In the end, "Nestlings" is a captivating read, albeit with some structural challenges in the audiobook format. The storytelling is unique, and if you can overlook the minor hiccups, you'll be in for a mysterious and unsettling journey. 
 
Thank you @NetGalley, Nat Cassidy and @Macmillan.audio for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest review. 
 
Nestlings releases October 31st!