pickThis has "Squid Game" vibes with the "group of people competing against each other" part, but beyond that its a good take on cults and human sacrifice. The twists are good in that they're not all predictable. There was some world-building with the background story but I do wish it was more flushed out. The characters were done really well though. They all felt well rounded and real and I liked that the story was told from all of their perspectives
panI was super excited to read this book - it was supposed to be a gothic romance turned gothic horror. And, while that was true, the "horror" part of the story was not always cohesive. There were parts that felt confusing, and unnecessary. Just very long scenes where nothing actually happens. Jane as a character and the narrator of the story is frustrating. While I did appreciate the twist at the end, I'd say pass.
pickIts been a while since I haven't been able to put down a book (or rather press pause)! What a ride! The narrator is somewhat unreliable, and the cuts to black are frequent. Its hard to believe them at face value. Its so well written! And the audiobook was just done perfectly! Highly recommend for anyone looking for their next thriller read.
