I really enjoyed this one. It was a fantastic murder story and I flew through most of it in one day.

I liked the characters and the plot, it was interesting, I found it different to the usual mundane murder mysteries that you normally see as there was just a dash of magic included.

Definitely recommend!

*3.75 stars on StoryGraph*

First of all, thank you to both NetGalley and the publishers for giving me access to the ARC version, in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed reading this book (and had access to the audiobook ARC as well so listened to the novel as I read, which was a really great experience of the book).

Overall, I enjoyed the book, and agree with others that it is very reminiscent of The Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. I think the story was really interesting in the development. It definitely picked up pace as it continued, and it took me a while to get into the book. I think that, at first, it didn’t read as naturally as I think it could have done and the dialogue was slow for me. But that picked up and I did enjoy it.

I also think, re: audiobook, that the different cast was a bit confusing for me to get used to and it helped to have a text of the book to read at the same time. However, some people said they love a cast recording. I have never listened to one before, so it just took a bit of getting used to but once I recognized who was who then I started to really enjoy that aspect.

Got really excited when it started out written like interview transcripts, I've been really happy with the new influx of fiction written as non fiction. But then after awhile all the characters just got a little grating to me. Possibly just because this is for a younger crowd.

3 / 5 ⭐️‘s

This one kept my attention until the very last page.

Alsever has crafted a complex and intriguing plot that is full of unexpected twists and turns. The characters are well-drawn and multi-dimensional. The pacing is spot-on, with just the right balance of action, suspense, and character development.

Overall, this is a good YA paranormal thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.