Like Lovecraft for today's YA crowd.
very much enjoyed this book! The author's writing style and the words he uses very much reminded me of some of H.P Lovecraft's writings. In other places the gruesome descriptions made me think of someone like Clive Barker or Stephen King.
I have to say at reading the description of the book I was figuring it was another attempt to jump on the Hogwart's Train but I couldn't have been more gladly wrong! There's not much lightheartedness to be found here. This isn't a fantasy world with magical beasts, think more along the lines of cryptozoology and legends. You don't realize it much while reading but the monsters aren't seen much. This, in my opinion, is the best way to build suspense and horror by not over exposing the beasties.
While a lot of YA offerings could be read by an eager, younger child I would not recommend it here unless they really enjoy monsters and a bit of gore here and there. Some sections were definitely getting an "ew!" or "ow!" from me while reading them.
The tale seems to drift from the main story once or twice but everything has it's place and the slow burn that builds is well worth the payoff. I'm looking forward to learning more about the characters.
very much enjoyed this book! The author's writing style and the words he uses very much reminded me of some of H.P Lovecraft's writings. In other places the gruesome descriptions made me think of someone like Clive Barker or Stephen King.
I have to say at reading the description of the book I was figuring it was another attempt to jump on the Hogwart's Train but I couldn't have been more gladly wrong! There's not much lightheartedness to be found here. This isn't a fantasy world with magical beasts, think more along the lines of cryptozoology and legends. You don't realize it much while reading but the monsters aren't seen much. This, in my opinion, is the best way to build suspense and horror by not over exposing the beasties.
While a lot of YA offerings could be read by an eager, younger child I would not recommend it here unless they really enjoy monsters and a bit of gore here and there. Some sections were definitely getting an "ew!" or "ow!" from me while reading them.
The tale seems to drift from the main story once or twice but everything has it's place and the slow burn that builds is well worth the payoff. I'm looking forward to learning more about the characters.
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