"All fear the soul reaper!" 

The death of her aunt brings January Miller back to her childhood home, Stone Acres - the home that has taken so much from her, yet draws her back in. Soon she will face the truth of the house and the evil that lurks there. 

I had a lot of fun with this debut from Sam! I love me a haunted house story so this novella hit the right spot. A classic horror story that was engaging and filled with a tense atmosphere. It was a compelling read that had me racing through the pages to see what would happen next. 

I enjoyed the multiple timelines throughout the years to get a sense of how long the Soul Reaper was wreaking havoc and the flashbacks to other characters in the past. It really added to the story and fleshed out our reaper. 

The only thing I would have liked to see was more backstory on January and her personal experiences with the Soul Reaper when she was a child, as well as a little more backstory on the Soul Reaper. However, it is a novella so it was kept short and sweet. 

3.5⭐️ rounded up.