morganjanedavis's Reviews (396)

This was my first book by this author. I really enjoyed it! I listened to this one and it translated very well via audiobook. The book was full of twists and turns up until the very end. It alternated between two timelines and typically that can be annoying for me but I didn't mind it here. I loved the haunted house aspect of the story and how it initially focused on all issues being ~the house~, eventually moving into more of a crime story. Sometimes when these two mesh it feels like too much is going on but, in this story it seemed to flow naturally. I want to check out more books by Sager based on this one.

I tried to understand the appeal of this book and I never did, all the way up until the end. Connell consistently shit on Marianne and because of her skewed view of all relationships due to her abusive family dynamic she just dealt with it and thought it was normal. Granted, she did eventually stand up for herself in one relationship but that is it. The secret "I love you"'s followed by the weeks and months of no contact/getting into new relationships was so odd and I did not get it. The last half of the book was truly painful to read and the end made me feel even worse for Marianne. Overall, I feel that Marianne was treated very unfairly by all parties involved and she didn't even fully realize it. Connell had issues as well but, he was very well aware of how his actions affected Marianne. His mom was great tho.

Absolutely my favorite read of 2021 so far. I cannot even begin to describe how obsessed I became with this story. The way Hill presents the characters and lets the story unfold is just as good as the intricate plot itself. I hate fantasy/sci-fi things most of the time. When I realized that this book wasn't classically paranormal that involves ghosts or demons I almost did not even consider it. I am SO HAPPY that I did. The plot kept me guessing up until the very end and there were multiple moments where I had to put the book down because it was so stressful. I hate rereading books but I am already planning to reread this book around Christmas time. If you have not read this book or if you were thinking about reading this book but you were on the fence, please do. If you're into horror/thriller stories please check this one out. LOVED.

I feel that my review comes with a little bit of bias already as this was my favorite childhood movie and still remains my comfort movie today. This is my first time reading the book for fear that it would ruin the movie for me. I am so happy that it did not. I loved the story and I enjoyed the fact that Wybie and the dolls weren't in the book either, it made it so much scarier! I also liked the ending of the book even better than the movie, it was so clever of Coraline. Overall, I knew I wouldn't have a bad review for this story but I am surprised I enjoyed it as much as I did. It was a short read that kept me entertained until the end.

I know when I’m starting one of Hoover’s books I am going to spend no more than 24 hours on it and this was not an exception. The way the characters were presented I went back and forth between loving and hating both Tate and Miles but, the last half of the book really wrapped up everything and delivered a punch (as usual for Colleen). What really got me was the format change at the very end

I LOVED this book! Omg Olive was such a fabulous female main character and I love the enemies to lovers trope, especially how the author made this one unfold. I couldn’t put this down, I wanted to be friends with this couple LOL. Highly suggest this for anyone looking for a romcom book.

3.5 I meannn, is the message important? Yes. Is Bradbury's writing style impeccable? Yes. Is the setting of the book with its futuristic apocalyptic vibe enough to set the scene for a page turning book? Ehhhh. I liked the beginning of the book but towards the middle and end it seemed to drag on. While I did think that the actual ending of the book was a pleasant surprise, the lead up to that point seemed to go on to long for the length of the book. The characters were also very unlikable, and yes I am aware this book is OLD but still, this made it harder to read the book. While I do not regret reading this classic, the main thing I took away from it is that I want to read more of Bradbury's works not for the plot which was okay but, for his writing style alone.

I chose this because it’s a collection of short stories, and I’m so happy I did! Of the 13, no two are alike but most all kept me on the edge of my seat. Some of my favorites were Fawn, Wolverton Station, Dark Carousel, and Late Returns. Hill refers back to some of his other works within the stories as well which I loved! I know that King and Hill teamed up to write In The Tall Grass but it fell flat for me. If you like spooky short stories, I would definitely recommend this!

3.5 Of all books I've read recently this one was genuinely scary because having a child that lacks empathy is a very real fear of mine. While it was scary, it was infuriating that Alex and Suzette couldn't get on the same page until over half way through the book. Overall, I liked how wild of a ride it was but, I wish the ending was more definite, as I am still fearful for the characters even though the book is over and I hate when that happens, even when the ending is objectively good and well written. Overall, while it was a good read I would have enjoyed it more if definite details came about such as a diagnosis or a true ending to all of it. I know that's the point sometimes but man it leaves things too vague for me to really enjoy it.

3.5
The author’s writing style made this read easy and while I liked the story line I wish that some plot points were clarified instead of left hazy. The characters were endearing and are what truly kept me hooked. The book also did not end in a “neat” way which is personally super annoying. In all, I did like the book but again I wish some aspects were clarified and that the ending showed more evident closure.