Into Their Wood by Ivy Asher

Lots of pop culture references in this one, so if that’s not your thing, consider yourself warned. Personally, I don’t mind a few here and there, but there were moments where it felt like it was trying just a little too hard to be relatable. Like, okay, we get it, you know what Netflix is.

There are a few early inconsistencies that yanked me out of the story a bit. The FMC gets introduced to a character by their last name, and then a few paragraphs later, she’s suddenly on a first-name basis. Then when she hears someone else say that first name out loud, she internally goes, “Why do I know that name?” Girl. You just said it. Five lines ago. It gave me full narrative whiplash. Definitely something that should’ve been cleaned up in editing.

But once you get past those early bumps, it’s all smooth sailing. I ended up absolutely loving this book.

There were so many moments that got my hackles up and had my anxiety pounding. The kind of scenes where everything is quiet and peaceful, which only makes you more suspicious. I kept holding my breath, waiting for something to come crashing through the moment and ruin everything. The suspense wasn’t overdone or constant, but it was always there, lurking under the surface in a way that really worked for me.

The pacing also really hit. I binged this one hard. Every time I had to set it down, I was already planning when I could pick it back up again. It was the perfect mix of tension, mystery, and just the right amount of flirty fun to keep things moving without getting heavy.

I’d call this a solid weekday read. Definitely worth adding to your TBR, but don’t feel like you need to sprint to it. Save it for when you’re between heavier stories and looking for something fun, slightly spooky, and a little bit spicy.

Shifterverse / ABO / RH.