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I absolutely think this is a perfect spooky horror for readers who want something that has deeper themes within the plot that add to the creepy vibes. At one point I thought that the whole thing was going to be explained by a trauma response. I am so glad it wasn't that. Although, don't get it twisted... there is definitely trauma happening throughout to all of the characters in different ways that are much deeper and grounded in "reality" than the spooky stuff.
I also really appreciated that the characters weren't flat and they all had their own struggles and frustrations. I felt everything on the spectrum of feeling towards each of these characters including the kid. My only thing that I would change if I could... is the ending.... it felt inevitable from about half way through. However, I didn't lose hope that it could go the way I would have chosen so it didn't disappoint too much when it went how it seemed like it would.
I also really appreciated that the characters weren't flat and they all had their own struggles and frustrations. I felt everything on the spectrum of feeling towards each of these characters including the kid. My only thing that I would change if I could... is the ending.... it felt inevitable from about half way through. However, I didn't lose hope that it could go the way I would have chosen so it didn't disappoint too much when it went how it seemed like it would.
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for access to this e-arc.
This review will cover both the e reader edition and the audio from audible as I ended up reading this on publication day. This was a wild ride and not for the feint of heart. It's a strong and impactful story written from the pov of a disabled woman. As someone who has a "invisible" disability I connected with the struggle that I have that are in common, but also had the opportunity to look through a different experience's eyes. If you choose to read this you will go through the full spectrum of emotions and feelings... and come out the other side feeling like you understand humanity better than you did before. I will be thinking about the ramifications of this book for a long time to come. The thought vortex's I got swept up in during include, ways we look for an outlet for our thoughts when we don't have a safe space to share; The ways disability change the way people and society view your abilities, wants and desires. The ways you can be taken advantage of but also the ways you can take advantage of others. What's the difference between being taken advantage of and choosing to sacrifice our rights in order to experience something we are not expected to want. Human desire within a restricted life experience. This was beautifully written and is surprisingly a debut... it did not read like a debut!
I think this will suit readers who look for fiction that makes them think about the world we live in and find value in the proverbial "walking a day in someone else's shoes". and readers that look for fiction that will challenge them.
This review will cover both the e reader edition and the audio from audible as I ended up reading this on publication day. This was a wild ride and not for the feint of heart. It's a strong and impactful story written from the pov of a disabled woman. As someone who has a "invisible" disability I connected with the struggle that I have that are in common, but also had the opportunity to look through a different experience's eyes. If you choose to read this you will go through the full spectrum of emotions and feelings... and come out the other side feeling like you understand humanity better than you did before. I will be thinking about the ramifications of this book for a long time to come. The thought vortex's I got swept up in during include, ways we look for an outlet for our thoughts when we don't have a safe space to share; The ways disability change the way people and society view your abilities, wants and desires. The ways you can be taken advantage of but also the ways you can take advantage of others. What's the difference between being taken advantage of and choosing to sacrifice our rights in order to experience something we are not expected to want. Human desire within a restricted life experience. This was beautifully written and is surprisingly a debut... it did not read like a debut!
I think this will suit readers who look for fiction that makes them think about the world we live in and find value in the proverbial "walking a day in someone else's shoes". and readers that look for fiction that will challenge them.
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for access to an e-arc of this title.
This was a cheesy, creepy, fun read overall. The first two thirds of this is almost satirical in its telling, with some creepiness... It reminded me of the first time I watched Scream... that kind of tongue in cheek characters that take themselves a bit to seriously, in a situation that is creepy but has that juxtaposition of the humour and small town vibe the Cemetery. Despite the creepy stuff happening, Cemetery is a town I would like to visit and hope I would come out alive. A lot of aspects of this were predictable but that felt quite comforting in this case. Along with moments that were absolutely unbelievable, you get the creepy vibes without being scared. An example of this is when the MC wakes up in hospital, she is determined to leave before doctors are happy with it.. but the doctor lets her leave with all the advice she can give anyway. In almost the next sentence the MC is running after someone... so much for being so badly injured!
There was a love interest in this which I really liked and found that character to have an interesting role in the plot. It was an important role in the MC's storyline but didn't detract from the plot or add anything for frivolities sake.
The last third of the book gets serious and is almost a different vibe... I found myself caring more about what was happening, where before I was just along for the ride.
I think this will suit readers that like satirical horror, and answers that leave more question... like... "what were they doing with the blood?!"
My final rating is 3.75 Grinches.
This was a cheesy, creepy, fun read overall. The first two thirds of this is almost satirical in its telling, with some creepiness... It reminded me of the first time I watched Scream... that kind of tongue in cheek characters that take themselves a bit to seriously, in a situation that is creepy but has that juxtaposition of the humour and small town vibe the Cemetery. Despite the creepy stuff happening, Cemetery is a town I would like to visit and hope I would come out alive. A lot of aspects of this were predictable but that felt quite comforting in this case. Along with moments that were absolutely unbelievable, you get the creepy vibes without being scared. An example of this is when the MC wakes up in hospital, she is determined to leave before doctors are happy with it.. but the doctor lets her leave with all the advice she can give anyway. In almost the next sentence the MC is running after someone... so much for being so badly injured!
There was a love interest in this which I really liked and found that character to have an interesting role in the plot. It was an important role in the MC's storyline but didn't detract from the plot or add anything for frivolities sake.
The last third of the book gets serious and is almost a different vibe... I found myself caring more about what was happening, where before I was just along for the ride.
I think this will suit readers that like satirical horror, and answers that leave more question... like... "what were they doing with the blood?!"
My final rating is 3.75 Grinches.
