Briardark

So torn on this one.

Four researchers go into the woods to follow in their mentors footsteps, unknowing of the horrors that lie in the woods. This book follows multiple POVs, multiple story lines, and is cosmic horror.

Pros:
I really enjoyed the writing. Harian does a wonderful job describing things and hooking you into the story.
I loved the multiple point of views, the multiple story lines, and the characters (except Holden, sorry). Siena and Cam are fantastic to read about and their friendship is fantastic.
I usually am not a fan of cosmic horror, but this one is well done. I'm normally left with a “what the F did I just read” feeling after cosmic horror and while I have this, it's a good kind of feeling, not bad.
Multiple story lines kept me guessing. What will happen to Cam? Is Avery alive? Does anyone survive this? Why is Holden even here?

Cons:
Cliff. Hanger. Honestly hate them. I don't want to wait until 2024.
Holden is a dud. Hopefully his story pans out to be something more interesting.

Sad the next one isn't out until 2024. It's a long time to wait for all the story lines and plot happening in the first book.

i literally cannot wait for book two omg??

picked this up on a whim and i'm SO glad i did because oh my god it was so breakneck and unputdownable. i loved the vibe and all the crazy things this book did, and also i really enjoyed all the characters. i kind of guessed what was happening early on but actually the way it unfolded was still a surprise and really sick. the pace and description of things was especially fantastic, i truly cannot wait for the second book and i'm so glad i picked this up.

read this if you liked: ascension, pines, blue lily lily blue, through the woods, the descent (2005 movie), doctor who s3e10, supernatural s1e2, honestly all seasons of lost, and any form of timey wimey things and lovecraftian horror.