This was one of my 23 for '23 picks that I've been waiting for the right moment to pick up. After seeing it all over bookstagram this month, it seemed like that moment had come... and boy was it perfect!

This one is tense and atmospheric from the start. It almost feels like we're on the back foot from page one, thrown into the action with characters who all know each other whilst we know nothing. It creates a really interesting dynamic as a reader and one I really enjoyed.

As we get to know the characters, you learn to love (and hate) them. They're really well-developed, with super interesting and unique connections between them. I loved finding how each character sees the others and having to weave these opinions together. The way you experience this book will be so different depending on the characters you trust and who you suspect.

The way the natural and supernatural are at odds was so entertaining. You can feel the fear growing on the ship and as the plot thickens, you too are pulled into the mounting fear. You're not quite sure whether to believe someone is behind the acts or whether it is a something instead. I won't give any spoilers, but I really loved how Turton kept us guessing throughout.

This is a perfect Halloween read! I'm so glad I saved this for October and finally gave it a read. It may be a long book, but boy it's a good 'un.