I really enjoyed this book, and it had some great twists, especially at the end. I’ve been on a huge gothic horror kick lately, and this one fit perfectly with that. I definitely Italy found a new favorite author, and I definitely plan on reading everything else she has written

Little Eve contains masterful storytelling and surprising twists. It’s a strong telling of the strength of the human psyche and how it can be bent to another’s will. The characters are unique and compelling. It will be hard to put this book down. I am thrilled it’s getting a second run in the United States.

I was a huge fan of The House on Needless Street, so of course I was so excited to find this one! And after reading it, I'm just as fascinated with Ward's mind as I was with the last book.
Little Eve gas a Gothic, mysterious vibe to it.
I won't lie, I did spent a good majority of the book a bit confused, because so much is kept back until the end. That was also part of the fun of it, though! Great twists and turns. I'll definitely be reading anything I can find by Catriona Ward!

I had a much different expectation for this book. After hearing great reviews for Ward’s last book, The Last House on Needless Street, I was eager to read Little Eve. I figured spooky season was the perfect time for it. But it was not for me. I think this one appeals to a certain audience and I am not a part of it.

I would recommend this if you like gothic novels and welcome the weird and creepy and wordy language. ,

I just finished Little Eve by Catriona Ward and here are my thoughts.

Eve, a girl of a clam that has some wild beliefs, spends her time on the isle of Altnaharra, a place off the coast of Scotland.

Her cult is preparing to bring about on the ending of this world and usher in the rebirth/

The adder will pass its powers to one honored member and Eve, she wants that honor/

Everything goes wrong when a brutal murder has an inspector come and investigate. The interruption has the ceremony going terribly wrong…..

I am not going to lie, I had really high expectations for this book and I found the story to be a little sloppy in places and wasn’t cohesive at all. The switching between timelines was a little confusing too and often didn’t sit well in the narrative.

The plot was excellent. I found the whole idea of this cult and the adder being worshiped really clever but the execution was there for me. It was jumbled in places and I found my attention slipping sometimes. I really wanted to love it but it was just ok for me.

Loved the location and the descriptive narrative but there was so much that missed that mark, that I had to really sit down and push myself to finish in a few places.

3.5 stars but rounded to 4 because it really wasn’t a 3 so I didn’t feel rounding down was the way to go.

Thank you to #netgalley and #mcmilliantorforge for my review copy.

Ahoy there me mateys!  This book won the Shirley Jackson Award for Best Novel (2018) and the British Fantasy Award for Best Horror Novel (2019).  It is being republished by Tor Nightfire.  I have to admit that I enjoyed this book at lot more than the last house on needless street.

The focus of this book is a small cult on the island of Altnaharra in Scotland.  The story begins with the discovery of the cult's demise with only one survivor and slowly works its way towards the hows and whys and whos.  The majority of the events take place from 1917 to 1921.  Though I guessed the twist early on, I was engrossed in finding out how it all went down.

I found Eve to be fascinating character.  She desperately wants Uncle, the cult leader's, attention.  She is both creepy and sympathetic.  The slow unfolding of the history of the cult and its practices were the highlight for me.  I actually enjoyed learning and reading about all the characters in this one.  The inspector ended up being a surprising favorite.  Ward's writing is evocative and compelling.  The non-linear timeline was fantastic in maintaining suspense and curiosity.  Highly recommended.  Arrr!

Little Eve is a chilling tale that slowly unveils layer after layer of intrigue. This novel focuses primarily on two things: a distinctly unique cult and the power of sisterhood. Dinah and Eve's relationship is nuanced, believable, and heartbreaking. Their family's religious beliefs are deeply unsettling and unforgettable. The remote island of Altnaharra and its rugged surrounds resonate so strongly throughout Little Eve that the island eventually proves to be its own terrifying character. Overall, this novel is a truly original and fascinating look at a very one-of-a-kind family.

Catriona Ward has proved herself (yet again) to be a master of the literary thriller. Little Eve is a must read for fans of dark fiction!

I knew a book by Catriona Ward would be perfect for October and I was not disappointed. This gothic story was mesmerizing and creepy. Once I got into the story I found myself glued to the book - unable to focus on anything else until every last page was devoured. A small clan living on an isle called Altnaharra prepares for the end of times and the coming of the ocean. The leader a man they all call Uncle has mystical connections to the isle and promises one of them will gain his powers.. They all want them but none more than Eve who is desperate to prove herself. I don’t want to go too far into the story for fear of spoiling anything, but if you like gothic horror, cults, and a hint of the magical you will not be disappointed with this one.

It's the sign of an amazing author that we will go wherever she takes us.
Thank you to Tor Nightfire and Netgalley for my copy for review!
Author Catriona Ward may be best known to us for her books Sundial and The Last House On Needless Street.
Little Eve was actually her second novel, released in 2018 only in the UK. It is now for North American release on Oct. 11.
This beautifully atmospheric novel is not a straightforward tale, instead full of the eerie narratives we have come to know from Ward.
The book opens with the discovery of several dead bodies, apparently murdered.
Chapters alternate between Dinah and Evelyn (Eve), from the late 1910s to the early 1930s, providing backstory prior to the murders, and after. A strange grouping of people ruled by Uncle live in a grand yet austere Scottish mansion known as Altnaharra.
There is tension throughout, and some disconcerting imagery.
Little Eve is perfect for spooky season, as are all of Ward's books. Recommended!

Little Eve was heartbreaking, dark, atmospheric, and also introduced me to a character that I would- without hesitation- hit with a car.

This book is very dark! A cult thriller with lots of twist and turns. I enjoyed the story and the characters even though it was hard to read with what was happening to them. The perfect book for the spooky season! Thank you NetGalley for giving me this advance copy to read and review.

Having read a couple of her books I was very excited for the opportunity to read this book . I was not disappointed!

The eeriest read this fall! The key to her books for me is not to dwell on what I'm reading or try to think the plot ahead - just go with the words and the feeling they invoke. Mystery, strange surroundings and creepy people are her forte. The queen of mystery!

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

I'll read anything Ward writes! I'm so glad this author is now getting published in the US. Her ability to weave stories between past and present is brilliant. And once again, this book chilled me like her others!

I've read a couple of Cartiona Ward books now and I have to say she is a solid author. Every book I have read has been a good time. She has a nice writing style that flows well and keeps you interested in the story.

Little Eve is both truly terrifying and totally believable as well as being creepy af. It’s the perfect way to get into the Halloween mood regardless of the month you are reading it.

In these modern times, it is hard to believe in vampires or other traditional horror tropes. Catriona Ward, the author of the terrific book, The Last House on Needless Street, uses a remote Scottish island, an apocalyptic cult and a found family to stir up real fear in the hearts of her readers.

The book begins with a butcher delivering a side of beef to a remote Scottish estate. What he finds is horrific. It’s 1921. A family has been killed along with a village girl. One sister survives. Another sister, and the presumed perpetrator, is missing. All six have one eye gouged out. How could this have happened? What could have caused the missing girl to try and kill her entire family? We then go back to 1917 to discover Little Eve’s side of the story.

If you want a fresh take on horror, any of this author’s books are perfect. But if you want an eerie atmospheric gothic tale, don’t miss Little Eve. 5 stars and a favorite!

Thanks to Tor Nightfire and NetGalley for a digital review copy of the book.

This is dark and gothic and absolutely perfect for a spooky October read. She has absolutely nailed the dark atmospheric writing, and by the end I had no idea why anyone would ever want to go to the island it takes place on. 
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This is tough to describe any kind of synopsis, so just know that it starts off with a brutal murder and then flashes back to show the reader the background of the super creepy cultish "family" that lives on an isolated Scottish isle. 
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I'll admit I was really confused through a lot of the book, and it took me a long time to get into it. But about halfway through I stopped trying to understand everything that was going on and just let myself get immersed in the creepy atmosphere. 
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I would recommend if you're looking for something dark, but just prepare yourself for a slower read, it took some time to get through. 
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Thanks to @netgalley and @tornightfire for the copy.

Synopsis: “A great day is upon us. He is coming. The world will be washed away.”

On the wind-battered isle of Altnaharra, off the wildest coast of Scotland, a clan prepares to bring about the end of the world and its imminent rebirth.

The Adder is coming and one of their number will inherit its powers. They all want the honor, but young Eve is willing to do anything for the distinction.

A reckoning beyond Eve’s imagination begins when Chief Inspector Black arrives to investigate a brutal murder and their sacred ceremony goes terribly wrong.

And soon all the secrets of Altnaharra will be uncovered.
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There is very little I love more than a new (or newly republished) Catriona Ward book, so you can imagine my excitement when I saw Little Eve on my upcoming list. Ward writes stories that transport you to another world immediately, and while I didn’t love this as much as Needless St and Sundial, Eve was still pretty great. There’s a reason I beeline to request these books as soon as humanly possible. I’ve seen in reviews that Eve is a little convoluted, which is true, but it doesn’t affect the overall story too much.

I’d recommend Ward’s books all day, every day, so this is 100% a biased review. Take that as you will.

Thanks so much to TorNightfire, NetGalley, and Edelweiss for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Little eve by @catward66 is a gothic horror tale with layers of mystery in it. The opening of the book is shocking and creepy.
Its a story about a cult led by one man and couple of women and their children living in a remote Scottish castle. Its extremely atmospheric and full of unreliable characters. The story is gripping and keeps you guessing till the end with its unexpected twists.
However there are some trigger warnings, as there are a lot of murder scenes and bizarre rituals being followed by the family which actually gives it a touch of underlying darkness!
Thank you MacMillan-tor forge for my digital review copy

This was a very creepy atmospheric novel. I felt it had a slow start and was a bit confusing at times. It was a true gothic story and the setting helped contribute to the unsettling feeling I got while reading/listening to this. I enjoyed the detective POV as I like a good investigative story. Overall it was not really for me sadly but I can see how someone who loves gothic horror would love this story.

Thanks to Macmillan-Tor for my digital ARC of this book.

Little Eve belongs on lists with the gothic classics. Everything about this novel is hauntingly beautiful, from the cover to the way it's written.

Little Eve starts off with James MacRaith finding a gruesome scene while making a delivery to Altnaharra. I was gripped from that point and did not want to put it down. The pace was occasionally a little slower, but I never felt like it dragged on or that I was losing focus. I liked how the characters' relationships and perspectives fluctuated throughout the novel. There were times that the isle felt like it was a character as well which added a new layer for me.

Little Eve was the perfect October read...a dark, twisty psychological horror novel. I look forward to reading more from Catriona Ward.

Thank you to Tor Nightfire and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.