Mr. McCane
One of the realest books I’ve ever read. A letter to you and I, and a gut punch to America and some other countries. And guess what? We deserve every word. This was a quick read that pointed a mirror at our hypocrisy, complacency, and involvement in the hatred of minorities and the current genocide of the people in Gaza. This is an important book, and I think everyone should read it. The book was very well written. Too bad that the people who should read this most likely will not. Here are two powerful quotes from the book.
“It is a reminder that, in times like these, one remarkable difference between the modern Western conservative and their liberal counterpart is that the former will gleefully sign their name on the side of the bomb while the latter will just sheepishly initial it.”
“The same people who did the killing and financed the killing and justified the killing and turned away from the killing will congratulate themselves on doing the right thing. It is very important to do the right thing, eventually.”
One of the realest books I’ve ever read. A letter to you and I, and a gut punch to America and some other countries. And guess what? We deserve every word. This was a quick read that pointed a mirror at our hypocrisy, complacency, and involvement in the hatred of minorities and the current genocide of the people in Gaza. This is an important book, and I think everyone should read it. The book was very well written. Too bad that the people who should read this most likely will not. Here are two powerful quotes from the book.
“It is a reminder that, in times like these, one remarkable difference between the modern Western conservative and their liberal counterpart is that the former will gleefully sign their name on the side of the bomb while the latter will just sheepishly initial it.”
“The same people who did the killing and financed the killing and justified the killing and turned away from the killing will congratulate themselves on doing the right thing. It is very important to do the right thing, eventually.”
I am so intrigued by the universe that Marcus Kliewer has created. We Used to Live Here is one of my favorite psychological/supernatural horror reads. I can’t stop thinking and talking about it. Yes, there are unanswered questions, but that’s honestly one reason I enjoyed it so much. The mystery and the investigation involved in trying to figure it all out are so satisfying. So when I heard that his new book “The Caretaker” would be in the same universe, I’ve been losing my mind trying to get an ARC.
Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for granting me that opportunity, and as promised, here is my honest review.
This is another supernatural horror that follows Macy Mullins as she accepts a caretaking job from Craigslist. Her job is to house-sit for three days. But this is no ordinary house. All she has to do is follow some simple or not so simple instructions. And of course, this dream job turns into a living nightmare.
The book answers at least one question I had from We Used to Live Here. It also expands on the role of a “Visitor” and how they can enter your world. This is a slow burn and extremely creepy. I could not put this book down.
Things I loved: 1. Short chapters. 2. The creep factor is a 10. 3. The tension was intense. 4. Such a page-turner. 5. I loved the ending. 6. The universe the author created. 7. The descriptions
What I didn’t like. 1. Macy couldn’t follow simple instructions, which annoyed me. 2. I wanted to know more. I don’t want the author to give us everything, but I want more than what he gave. Your cult followers deserve it. 3. I was looking for a jump/scare scene, and I never got one.
Look, you either loved or hated We Used to Live Here, and I predict The Caretaker will be the same way. This is a great follow-up. I gave We Used to Live Here 5 stars; I’m giving this one a solid 4. This book releases on April 21st, 2026.
I am so intrigued by the universe that Marcus Kliewer has created. We Used to Live Here is one of my favorite psychological/supernatural horror reads. I can’t stop thinking and talking about it. Yes, there are unanswered questions, but that’s honestly one reason I enjoyed it so much. The mystery and the investigation involved in trying to figure it all out are so satisfying. So when I heard that his new book “The Caretaker” would be in the same universe, I’ve been losing my mind trying to get an ARC.
Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for granting me that opportunity, and as promised, here is my honest review.
This is another supernatural horror that follows Macy Mullins as she accepts a caretaking job from Craigslist. Her job is to house-sit for three days. But this is no ordinary house. All she has to do is follow some simple or not so simple instructions. And of course, this dream job turns into a living nightmare.
The book answers at least one question I had from We Used to Live Here. It also expands on the role of a “Visitor” and how they can enter your world. This is a slow burn and extremely creepy. I could not put this book down.
Things I loved: 1. Short chapters. 2. The creep factor is a 10. 3. The tension was intense. 4. Such a page-turner. 5. I loved the ending. 6. The universe the author created. 7. The descriptions
What I didn’t like. 1. Macy couldn’t follow simple instructions, which annoyed me. 2. I wanted to know more. I don’t want the author to give us everything, but I want more than what he gave. Your cult followers deserve it. 3. I was looking for a jump/scare scene, and I never got one.
Look, you either loved or hated We Used to Live Here, and I predict The Caretaker will be the same way. This is a great follow-up. I gave We Used to Live Here 5 stars; I’m giving this one a solid 4. This book releases on April 21st, 2026.
The Housemaid is my introduction to Freida McFadden. I have to say that it was a quick popcorn thriller. It wasn’t the best thing I’ve ever read, but it satisfied the mood I was in. This is one of those books that you just have to relax and not become too analytical, because if you do, then it won’t work.
The book is about an ex-con named Millie who takes a job as a housemaid. She ends up working for Nina and Andrew Winchester. The Winchesters have a nine-year-old daughter named Cece.
I will not spoil this book. I’ll just say that all the characters in the book are unlikable, including Cece. There were great twists and turns that kept me reading, but it was a little predictable. The second half of the book was better than the first. I loved the suspense and the ending, but there were a few things that made me shake my head. Overall, it kept my attention, and I will continue to read her work. 3.75.
The Housemaid is my introduction to Freida McFadden. I have to say that it was a quick popcorn thriller. It wasn’t the best thing I’ve ever read, but it satisfied the mood I was in. This is one of those books that you just have to relax and not become too analytical, because if you do, then it won’t work.
The book is about an ex-con named Millie who takes a job as a housemaid. She ends up working for Nina and Andrew Winchester. The Winchesters have a nine-year-old daughter named Cece.
I will not spoil this book. I’ll just say that all the characters in the book are unlikable, including Cece. There were great twists and turns that kept me reading, but it was a little predictable. The second half of the book was better than the first. I loved the suspense and the ending, but there were a few things that made me shake my head. Overall, it kept my attention, and I will continue to read her work. 3.75.