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We Used to Live Here
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First off, I think the cover is misleading. I would never guess that this was a horror book based on the cover. Just my opinion.
Eve and Charlie have just bought an huge old house. The house is secluded in the forest on a mountain. They have hopes of fixing it up or demolishing it and starting from scratch.
One day while Eve is home alone, a family shows up at the door. The father, Thomas, claims he grew up in the home and really wants to show it to his family. He asks politely if they can just take a look around for 10-15 minutes tops. That’s it. No harm in that, right? Ha, so she thought. 😳
The father, wife, two sons and a young daughter take a tour of the old home. While looking around, the little girl goes missing. Just a little hide and seek. Only thing is, she won’t come out. This is just the start of the family’s lingering stay. Then, there is a snow storm that hits, keeping anyone from leaving the only way out.
From there we descend down an eerie path. Something is just not right with the family. Something feels oddly off to Eve. They just won’t leave. How can she get them out? Once her partner, Charlie, shows up, they have to come up with a plan.
We are taken down a spiral of madness. The house is not what it seems. Things start to change with the home’s settings. On top of that, Eve is hearing mysterious noises. She begins to see frightening things that can’t be explained.
The overall setting was tense. I liked the gothic tone of the story and the house in general was just straight up creepy as hell! I could see this playing out as a horror movie in my mind. Btw, there is a movie in the making starring Blake Lively.
What I didn’t like was all the unanswered questions I had. Why was this even happening? What was the cause of the evil force? I wasn’t really satisfied with the outcome of everything. I had questions damn it! I think if more would have been explained, I could make sense of it all.
The writing is great, setting creepy, weird characters, evil entities. Definitely a horror story and if you enjoy those, this might be one to check out.
I’d like to thank Atria, NetGalley and Marcus Kliewer for the opportunity. All opinions are my own. Publication date June 18, 2024
3.5 ⭐️ lowered to 3
Eve and Charlie have just bought an huge old house. The house is secluded in the forest on a mountain. They have hopes of fixing it up or demolishing it and starting from scratch.
One day while Eve is home alone, a family shows up at the door. The father, Thomas, claims he grew up in the home and really wants to show it to his family. He asks politely if they can just take a look around for 10-15 minutes tops. That’s it. No harm in that, right? Ha, so she thought. 😳
The father, wife, two sons and a young daughter take a tour of the old home. While looking around, the little girl goes missing. Just a little hide and seek. Only thing is, she won’t come out. This is just the start of the family’s lingering stay. Then, there is a snow storm that hits, keeping anyone from leaving the only way out.
From there we descend down an eerie path. Something is just not right with the family. Something feels oddly off to Eve. They just won’t leave. How can she get them out? Once her partner, Charlie, shows up, they have to come up with a plan.
We are taken down a spiral of madness. The house is not what it seems. Things start to change with the home’s settings. On top of that, Eve is hearing mysterious noises. She begins to see frightening things that can’t be explained.
The overall setting was tense. I liked the gothic tone of the story and the house in general was just straight up creepy as hell! I could see this playing out as a horror movie in my mind. Btw, there is a movie in the making starring Blake Lively.
What I didn’t like was all the unanswered questions I had. Why was this even happening? What was the cause of the evil force? I wasn’t really satisfied with the outcome of everything. I had questions damn it! I think if more would have been explained, I could make sense of it all.
The writing is great, setting creepy, weird characters, evil entities. Definitely a horror story and if you enjoy those, this might be one to check out.
I’d like to thank Atria, NetGalley and Marcus Kliewer for the opportunity. All opinions are my own. Publication date June 18, 2024
3.5 ⭐️ lowered to 3
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Feb 28, 2024 07:39PM
Terrific review, Nikki. 🤗💕
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Fantastic review, Nikki!
Wonderful review, Nikki, it's reviews like this that make me glad that strangers can't get past the lock on the gate at the end of our driveway 🛑
Marilyn 🤣🤣🤣. Thank you dear!
Great review Nikki! This is on my list!
Kim, it’s definitely spooky. I was hoping for a better finish. Thank you 😊
Doesn’t look like a horror cover to me either. Great review as always Nikki 💕
Right?! Thank you so much, Ceecee!
Amanda, I hope you love it. Definitely creepy as hell!
Incredible review, Nikki. I didn't mind the lack of answers in this instance - enjoyed the open-ended-ness of it.
NZL, glad you loved it.
Love your review! Another reminder not to let strangers in the front door!😬 I might like to read this as I like the gothic tone of this but I tend to like my questions answered in the end....
Susan, then you won’t get them here. None answered at all. Sorry
