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We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
5.0
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Second Read (May 2025): 5 stars
First off, we’ve all been saying his last name incorrectly when it’s really pronounced “Cleaver”.

In an interview the author stated, “for socially awkward people, the uncomfort is the horror” and I think that is true regarding this book. This was such an unsettling story that leaves you with so many questions, and I think the fact that I still have SO MANY upon a reread is kind of genius.

There are so many things within the story to dissect & I had a great time rereading this. Off I go to explore this rabbit hole even further 🤸🏻‍♀️🕳️


First Read (Sept 2024): 5 stars

What a WILD ride this book was! It’s one thousand percent Jordan Peele coded and creeped me out more times than I can remember. I’ll insert the Morse code message woven into the book so you can bask in the strangeness even more if you have read it and or don’t care to be spoiled!! Five stars babyyy!

"The old man with the scar has lived in the cabin for centuries and goes by many different names."