leandrathetbrzero's profile picture

leandrathetbrzero 's review for:

The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste
3.25
dark sad tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I may have entered this book with too high expectations. One of my favorite settings in horror is a haunted location, and Kiste certainly provides a fascinating twist on that popular narrative device. The tone was just a bit too melancholy for me, and I didn't connect with any of the characters. I'm really sad about this one!