Lilibet Bombshell's Reviews > Nestlings

Real Rating: 3.5 / 5 Stars

Fantastic concept. Great imagery. Creepy baby. Great antagonists.

I just wish it hadn’t been predictable and, well, boring. For a book that had the potential to terrify the absolute crud out of me and make me hang on to every page or even every sentence, this book was remarkably dull.

My problem is solely with the two parents in this story: Reid and Ana. It’s in their predictability as characters and as tropes. I found myself two or even three steps ahead of both of them throughout the book.

Of course Reid did that.

I bet Ana is going to…oh look, she did.

I knew Reid was going to make that decision.

Ugh, Ana.

Down to the ending of the book, I knew exactly who these characters were and it wasn’t the familiarity of an old friend or the recognition of like to like. It was, “I’ve read so many characters just like you and I’ve danced this dance before. I know how this ends.”

In the end, I only kept reading to see if I would be surprised. I wasn’t. I wish I had been.

I was provided a copy of this title by NetGalley and the author. All thoughts, opinions, views, and ideas expressed herein are mine and mine alone. This review is offered without any recompense.Thank you.

File Under: Body Horror/Disability Representation/Domestic Thriller/Horror/Psychological Thriller/Supernatural Horror/Suspense Thriller/Vampire Fiction