Angel White
I’ve enjoyed this author’s work in the past, so I was really looking forward to diving into this one—especially since horror is my go-to genre any time of year. Life’s been a little hectic lately, so I’ve been playing catch-up with my ARCs, and this one was at the top of my stack. The timing felt perfect too, with the weather cooling down and Fall creeping in.
The book starts off with all the right spooky vibes: a small-town setting, a girl who swore she’d never come back, and the boy she once had feelings for still there. Their reconnection under eerie circumstances sets the tone perfectly... and then things get weird.
Now, I loved the horror and supernatural elements the story leans into—but it starts spiraling into chaos a little too fast. While I get what the author was going for, the pacing felt rushed and the plot lost some of its grounding. It gave off strong B-movie horror vibes, which I usually enjoy, but here it left me wanting more depth—especially around the connection between Skyler and Madi.
I hovered between a 3 and 4, ultimately settling on 3 stars. I think (for me anyway) this could’ve benefited from just a bit more development between Skyler and Madi. That said, it’s a fun pick for Spooktober—just maybe skip it if you're squeamish about gore or if small children in horror aren’t your thing.
Big thanks to Quirk Books for the review copy! I’m still excited to see what this author writes next.
I’ve enjoyed this author’s work in the past, so I was really looking forward to diving into this one—especially since horror is my go-to genre any time of year. Life’s been a little hectic lately, so I’ve been playing catch-up with my ARCs, and this one was at the top of my stack. The timing felt perfect too, with the weather cooling down and Fall creeping in.
The book starts off with all the right spooky vibes: a small-town setting, a girl who swore she’d never come back, and the boy she once had feelings for still there. Their reconnection under eerie circumstances sets the tone perfectly... and then things get weird.
Now, I loved the horror and supernatural elements the story leans into—but it starts spiraling into chaos a little too fast. While I get what the author was going for, the pacing felt rushed and the plot lost some of its grounding. It gave off strong B-movie horror vibes, which I usually enjoy, but here it left me wanting more depth—especially around the connection between Skyler and Madi.
I hovered between a 3 and 4, ultimately settling on 3 stars. I think (for me anyway) this could’ve benefited from just a bit more development between Skyler and Madi. That said, it’s a fun pick for Spooktober—just maybe skip it if you're squeamish about gore or if small children in horror aren’t your thing.
Big thanks to Quirk Books for the review copy! I’m still excited to see what this author writes next.