Bad Man

As a long-time browser of r/NoSleep and fan of Dathan's work, when I learned that Bad Man was being released, I was so excited. To learn that he was coming out with his first ever full-length novel—and his first new work in way too long—had me rushing to request this one, and I was beyond excited when I was approved for an ARC. That said, the end result left me with some very mixed thoughts about the execution of this story.

He's not coming home. It was the only echo that seemed to get louder over time, and Ben couldn't deny that it had changed him, worn him down.

grief

The sound was what Ben noticed the most. There was so much less to hear now, but Ben still listened.

far

perfect for creating a nauseating sense of dread

if this book had been 50-100 pages shorter, I bet it would have been a perfect 5-star read for me.

Every person has a day that transforms trust into a choice, when he learns that people lie for reasons all their own.

3.5

I'll never leave you, Ben's heart sobbed. Tell him. Tell him that I'll stay with him forever. Even if that means neither of us can never ever leave, I'll stay.

Bad Man

Content warnings

All quotes come from an advance copy and may not match the final release. Thank you so much to Doubleday Books for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!