I'd had my eye on this book for a while before picking it up. Some editions come with artwork by the author, which drew me in as they are fantastic and really add to the atmosphere (my copy did not have them, boo, but they are google-able, yay). The author also did the cover!

This book was a bit different from what I expected it to be. Don't get me wrong, this is definitely a horror book, and there are some great horror scenes. However, from what I'd heard, I expected it to be a lot darker than it is. That being said, I still really enjoyed the journey the story takes us on, and though I wanted it to be a bit darker throughout, the ending the author gives us really makes up for it.

Character wise, I was fully rooting for Abitha the whole way through. I wholly support the decisions she makes given the circumstances, and they made her feel very real to a modern-day reader. This book is full of female rage, and if you support women's rights and women's wrongs, I think you'll love it. Some characters surprised me in that I didn't expect to root for them, but ended up loving them. You'll have to read the book to find out what I mean! Also, if you love to hate a villain, this book definitely provides as Wallace is the worst. Literally. 

The dark fantasy vibes of this book are immaculate. Through the fantastically written descriptions of characters and places, the author creates such immersive scenes that had me captivated throughout. It's a great read as the nights get darker during the autumn/winter season that I highly recommend!