Sleeping Celeste

I'm really happy I found this author's account as this spooky novella is brand new this month, so what a better book to add to my reading list? This released 10/9/22, so please add it to your lists or get yourself a copy and read before Halloween! 

This is a story of desire, loss, grief, guilt, obsession, and sacrifice. This was a bit bone chilling honestly. It's short and to the point, but manages to be elegant and eerie at the same time? The writing is great and pulled me right in. 

A daughter lost too soon and a mother that can't let go. A loving husband that has a viewing window installed so that his grieving wife can visit their daughter...but what if that isn't enough? Shouldn't a mother be able to do more? 

Honestly this novella has a story thread that deals with adultery. That's something I think is seen in horror all too often and I most often absolutely hate it. It is often overdone and overused as a sexual basis for the scenes. This author did not do this. It's handled deftly and they expertly handle the behavioral pulls behind why someone would do that, not the act themselves. I am impressed and thankful as it really added to me enjoying. 

Twists and turns abound. I was surprised more than once reading this!