Alkaid

I've had this on my to read list for years, and I'm glad I finally got around to reading it. While I feel for Caleb, this was a very solid read from the POV of Black people in the era of Jim Crow, with a Lovecraftian spin. A far more enjoyable read than some other period pieces.

Can't believe King really inserted himself into his own book...that part really took me out. Very good book, otherwise.

I only read this after watching Kennie JD's video. It's...it's so interesting. And nasty (ugh!) but I really got sucked in by the psychological aspect.

It's been a few years since I last read the series, but I don't remember liking this one as much as the first. But after reading it again, I really like it. Mostly due to the subversion of the heroes journey we got in the first book. That warning about charismatic leaders shines brightly here.

The colorism and self-hatred knocked me sideways. Sadly, it is not a thing of the past. I do like that Emma Lou grew by the end.