I know a lot of people really liked this one but it wound up not exactly being one of my favorites. It's not a bad book at all but I don't really consider it a thriller at all and I kept losing interest in it. Hopefully, the next book I read by this author I'll wind up enjoying a little more.

I liked the initial premise because it has a very distinct post-apocalyptic feel but it’s actually not. Once the full story was revealed I was less interested but that isn’t to say this isn’t a good story! The ending really got me and the storytelling was nicely done. It felt a little quick but when I think about the book as a whole, I’m fine with that. The plot was developed, the setting was developed, and you quickly get a sense of the characters.

"These Silent Woods" by Kimi Cunningham Grant is a masterful and poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and survival against the backdrop of the remote wilderness. The novel's strength lies in its beautifully crafted narrative that weaves together the intimate and complex relationship between a father, Cooper, and his daughter, Finch, who live in seclusion in the Appalachian woods. Grant's prose is lyrical and evocative, bringing the natural world to life in a way that is both breathtaking and deeply atmospheric. The suspense builds gradually, culminating in a series of revelations that are both surprising and emotionally resonant, highlighting the lengths to which we go to protect those we love. "These Silent Woods" is a compelling and heartrending tale that captivates the reader with its depth of character, stunning setting, and the raw humanity of its protagonists, making it a must-read for those who appreciate literature that both touches the heart and stimulates the mind.

5 huge stars

This story is an excellent tale of two lives lived in isolation from other people yet experienced in the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. But as wonderful as the story is, Kimi Cunnigham Grant's writing has turned it into a work of art. It's almost as if she reaches into your chest and squeezes your heart. The evocative way she describes Cooper and Finch's lives gives readers a "visual" feel, you can see events as they are described. After the trauma of war, Cooper has withdrawn from civilization to raise his daughter away from the everyday pressures of urban life. As Finch has grown, Cooper has dedicated his life to the education and protection of his daughter. He is determined that they will never return to the consequences of his life before.......

Grant's writing skills make THESE SILENT WOODS an exceptionally emotional read. She wrings every high and low out of the page, leaving you sniffling and thinking of this stpry long after you've finished the last chapter. This book was made to be shared with everyone you know.

I seem to be in the minority with this one. But this is a kind of disappointing reading for me.

The whole book was enjoyable and very atmospheric, and I was expecting this to be a fast-paced, something darker, disturbing thriller but ended up being a slow burn more mystery/suspense story.

The synopsis & the eerie cover gives off a very different vibe from what the book actually is and the overall story felt average. I liked the authors' writing style but did not like the overall story much. Also, some plots seem to be a little bit unrealistic, and without any plot twists or turn the story is nothing but a serving story of a father & his eight-year daughter.

ANYHOW, if you like a good suspense story surrounded by an isolated place, this is the book for you!

Engaging and immersive. A recommended purchase for collections where crime and thrillers are popular.

This was the first of Grant's books that I've read! Overall really good! I hadn't read a mystery/thriller in a long time and when i finally picked this one up it reminded me why i love this genre so much! definetly add this to your tbr!

Cooper and his daughter Finch live off the grid. No electricity, no family, miles from civilization. Their closest neighbor, Scotland, is odd. Always watching them and seemingly to know things about them that no one else does. But Finch is getting older and asking questions, and soon her questions will lead to answers that Cooper isn’t ready to give just yet. Especially, if those answers will rip their very small world apart.

Thank you to the publisher for providing this ARC in return for an honest review.

Cooper and his daughter, Finch, live secluded, in the woods, with no electricity, and most importantly, no connection to the outside world. Owned by his friend, the remote cabin is the perfect place to hide and keep secrets. With just one nosey neighbor, and a friend who helps to provide winter supplies, Cooper is able to evade the people who are looking for him for what he did. But when Finch encounters a young woman in the woods who later turns up dead, Cooper finds his bubble of secrecy has popped, and now Finch will be taken away from him.

I really really liked this book. I thought that the big "secret" really wasn't anything to write home about and that honestly could have been more dramatic. I loved Finch's character, and I loved the mysterious neighbor's character. The ending I thought was very good, and I really liked how that played out. Overall, I have read better thrillers, but I liked how attached and invested in the characters you became from reading this! 3.5/5 stars

This was an enjoyable read about a father and daughter, living in a cabin in the woods. The father, Cooper, is afraid of losing custody of his 8 year old daughter, Finch, and does everything he can to keep them safely hidden in the woods.

This novel was well written. The characters had depth and the setting was easy to visualize. The only inconsistency was that Finch, at 8 years old, finally lost her first tooth. That’s awfully old for losing the first baby tooth. Everything else seemed age appropriate.

There was a lot covered in this book, about war trauma, the loss of loved ones, and self-doubt.

Thank you to #NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. - 4 stars

Predictable but still a good read. If you are a fan of thrillers you will see the end coming but its quite a lovely story either way.

I requested this book based on the Title and Cover and was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it.

I really enjoyed the characters and how much depth they had and how real they seemed. They were flawed. They were relatable. And you can’t help but feel for someone who goes to the ends to the Earth to keep their family together after tragedy strikes.

I loved the setting of this book. Being from Appalachia, and a stone’s throw from West Virginia, I could envision the sites and sounds.

As I go through a homesteader phase of life, I was intrigued by the way of living.

This is a slow mystery. Since I wasn’t sure what to expect when I requested the book, I wasn’t sure starting that I would enjoy it, but as the story unfolded, I really liked it.

Family drama. Mystery. Sacrifice. There are so many great elements to this story.

I give this book 4/5 stars.

Wow! When I read the blurb about this novel, I thought that it would be about how Cooper and his daughter Finch lived off of the radar without electricity and plumbing. Yet it was way more than that. Add some more characters and some suspense and you have These silent woods. Cooper’s friend Jake, is one of two people that know about him and his daughter and gets supplies for the two of them that should last the harsh winters. Cooper has past secret that he carries with him. This winter however, Jake is missing. Did something happen that would require Cooper to leave the only place he feels safe to find John? Not only is that answer found inside the book, many other questions that you will want answered before you can put this one down.

5+++ stars

I don’t know how much more I can say about this one that hasn’t already been said since it was so popular right out of the gate. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this review copy

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC! Fast read that was a bit predictable. It kept my interest, and I finished it in two days. I rate it a 4.2.

This book was just wonderful. I loved the survival aspect and it was a little heartbreaking at times. I really enjoyed this one.

This was a slow read for me, but I found myself still reading to find out what happened in the past. It was so sad that Cooper had to go to that extreme to get his baby back. That should have never happened! I was so nervous at the end, but Scotland saved the day. It was sad, but beautiful because he wanted their family to stay together since his couldn’t. I was really happy with the ending! It was a good “happily ever after” feeling. Also loved how the last chapter was in Finch’s point of view.

These Silent Woods by Kim Cunningham Grant
I loved this book, yes it is a little slow but the story, the characters touched me and just kept me interested the whole way through. I thought it was very well written and descriptive. Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this and leave my opinion, thank you too for the author for writing this.

Loved this book. Location so beautifully drawn, reader feels as if walking through the woods. A survival book of the finest. Highly recommended

THESE SILENT WOODS, by Kimi Cunningham Grant, is a slow-placed narrative that centers around a father, Cooper, and his eight-year-old daughter, Finch, living in a remote cabin in the Appalachian woods.

As the story unfolds, you learn by way of parcel pieces of the past told from Cooper's perspective the reason behind their need for seclusion; the only two people who know of Cooper and Fitch’s existence are a local hermit named Scotland, and an old friend and owner of the cabin, Jake.

When a young girl goes missing in the woods, Cooper must face life-changing decisions.

The one question that continued to rise to the surface in my mind as I pondered how the story would play out is, as a mother, what I would do if I found myself in similar situations as Cooper.

Would I make the same decisions?

Would you?

I won’t delve into spoilerville territory, but I will say I did not—in all honesty—expect that ending.

Thank you, NetGalley and Minotaur Books, for providing me with an eBook of THESE SILENT WOODS at the request of an honest review.