There's Someone Inside Your House

3.5 stars

I totally forgot to write a review about this one and now I'm still not sure how I feel about it... probably even more confused.

I enjoyed read it, let me start with saying that. I did like this.

I loved the diversity element. I didn't realize it would be here, but was happy to see it. The differences and scenes that changed to fit it, were nice.
I also liked the romance. I feel like it happened really quickly, mostly because it was off screen before the book happens, but it was sweet and I loved them together. Ollie is totally someone I would have had a crush on in High School, so I might be a bit biased. There are mentions to teens having sex, although there are no sex scenes and safe sex practices are discussed. I feel like these are all good things that help the book be allowed (or allow more people to feel comfortable) to read it.

The murders are told in explicit detail and honestly, I took this as a good thing. There were still times I went “ungh” when the murders were discussed, but it was pretty mild. It did make the murders more intense and thrilling – I really liked it. It is a thriller though, so guessing the bad guy isn't really the important thing. Catching them, is. I won't say this had me going “oh my god, oh my god, ohmygod” like many thrillers do, but I still had fun with it.

The thing is, I also remember that I didn't exactly like how the ending went down. I thought some things were too easy, some things made me kind of roll my eyes, and I believe I did groan at one point. I can't say what happens though! And, I'm probably being picky, but how I feel at the end of the book is really important to me. It is that last feeling you are given.
Also, the dark secret Makani is hiding from her friends? I think it was overhyped a bit. I also don't see why she was the only one vilified.

So, in the end, I did enjoy this book and I might try another book by this author. I'll be recommending it to people who are looking to try out a Thriller or Horror for the first time or likes contemporary romance, but wants something more.