The Shuddering

I liked this a lot, but damn if that ending isn't depressing as all get out. I was really rooting for them, only for everyone but Jane to die, and for her to be picked up by people who are likely going up to the same cabin she had just spent the last two days trying to escape, almost guaranteeing certain death for herself and the new characters. I wish it had ended on a bit of a happier note, I think then I would've given it a higher rating.

Edit: Been reflecting a bit on this and I think I may have been too harsh in my initial review. Don't get me wrong, the ending is brutal, but overall this was a really fun read that had me on the edge of my seat, and so I think the book really set out what it was trying to do. I don't typically reread books, but I'll admit that I'm tempted to reread this one to have that “oh fuck” kind of experience again.