In Kimi Freeman's gripping psychological thriller, "Someone Else in the Dark," readers are taken on a harrowing journey into the recesses of the human mind. This novel weaves a complex web of intrigue, deception, and the fragility of identity, leaving readers questioning the boundaries of reality and illusion.

At the heart of the narrative is protagonist Emily, a woman whose life is shattered by a series of inexplicable events. Her journey to uncover the truth about her past becomes a descent into madness as she grapples with the unsettling realization that someone—or something—else may be lurking in the shadows, manipulating her every move.

Freeman demonstrates a masterful command of suspense, skillfully building tension with each twist and turn of the plot. The pacing is relentless, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they race to uncover the mysteries concealed within the pages.

One of the novel's greatest strengths lies in its exploration of the human psyche. Through Emily's unraveling mental state, Freeman delves into themes of identity, memory, and the nature of perception. The line between reality and illusion blurs, leaving readers questioning the reliability of their own perceptions.

The characters are intricately drawn, each with their own motivations and secrets. Emily's journey is both captivating and heartbreaking, as she grapples with the demons of her past while confronting the sinister forces that threaten to consume her.

While "Someone Else in the Dark" is undeniably a gripping read, it is not without its flaws. At times, the plot veers into convoluted territory, leaving readers struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of events. Additionally, some of the twists may feel predictable to seasoned thriller enthusiasts.

Overall, "Someone Else in the Dark" is a compelling psychological thriller that will leave readers breathless until the very last page. With its expertly crafted suspense and thought-provoking themes, Kimi Freeman's novel is sure to captivate fans of the genre and leave them eagerly awaiting her next literary offering.

Positively gutting, but in the best way. These poems deeply resonate with me personally, and even while they address romantic and sexual love, the themes within those were applicable to most types of close relationships. Freeman had wisdom beyond her years, and I will definitely be auto buying all her other poetry works when they come.

This is a great poetry anthology! I love the small story arc that is found throughout this collection. I am so impressed with the writing of this 17 year old author!

Her poetry felt honest and brave in a way that was so captivating. I also enjoyed the illustrations that went along with the poems. This collection grapples with the struggles of growing up and all of the emotional challenges that those middle school/high school days can bring. It felt real and relatable. I highly recommend picking up this poetry collection. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author!

Thank you to NetGalley and Parson Press for the digital ARC.

Despite being only 16 years old, these poems have a bucket load of emotion from life experiences in them. These poems will definitely resonate with a lot of teenagers and teenagers of colour. This collection portrays the emotions of enjoying the innocence of childhood and the sadness of becoming more self conscious as you get older and have to deal with outside influences. The poems are easy to read and relatable. I also really liked the simple illustrations. If this is what the author is writing at 16 I look forward to seeing where her future works take her.

Short poetry collection with some sections that could be very raw and relatable, but there were some poems that felt quite shallow with a focus on the male gaze. I believe this would appeal to a young audience and is an interesting reflection on navigating the transition from child to adult and the awkward stages in between. I feel that the author is still finding their voice and would be very interested in reading their future work.

I was in the mood to read a poetry collection, and I grabbed this one hoping it will hit the right spot. It somewhat did, but it also missed. Some of the poems were better than others in structure and style, discussing relevant and powerful personal topics that readers can relate with. I liked the addition of illustrations: I do not know if this was inspired from "Milk and Honey" by Rupi Kaur, but it definitely had that vibe and that was nice for me.

Despite being grouped in several parts throughout the book, the poems still seemed scattered and the book was not that cohesive as a whole for me. I also felt like the poems touched too lightly on some aspects, as they did not delve more into those specific things despite being quite long (I understand that the author just went with the flow, but it would have been nice to have more of a clearly illustrated perspective).

Wow. As a young adult myself, I really resonated with this poetry and found it to be very meaningful and powerful. I recognized feelings of nostalgia, self-doubt, letting go, a desire for validation, and the essence of girlhood itself in the writing. The personal nature of the writing also added to its impact, and the illustrations inside the book were beautiful, enhancing the imagery of the text. I look forward to future works by this author!

This is a quick read that is very beautifully written. It feels very real and I can see teens especially being able to relate to it. The only thing I didn't like was the poems that made it seem the author needed the approval and love of men. I would have like a little more insight into how she felt whole on her own included in those poems.

I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression since I was 10 years old. I could resonate very much with the feelings that these poems were trying to stir in me. I wouldn’t say I “enjoyed” this poetry. I didn’t find it to be thoroughly engaging or too deep. I do think that it’s incredibly admirable and I very much appreciate any work that’s honest - that tells the story of someone’s life. I know for a fact that this collection will help someone feel seen. And that’s the most important thing.

Kimi Freeman is a new to me author. I appreciated her poems and how her words flowed naturally. Growing up is hard and I was able to appreciate her poems. I would say this book is aimed for young adults! Will be using in my curriculum

Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read and review this.

This collection was not it; the author sounds like everyone else trying to write modern poetry.

An insightful collection of poetry perfect for young adults. I also noticed a mistake or two and feel like it could have used another round of edits.

It is a collection of poems about growing up. It is quite empowering to read about the whole process of finding your own voice and feet in the world.

I had high hopes for this collection after I read the description. The idea was really great and I liked how it was put in 5 parts. It was an easy and fast read, but I just couldn't connect to most poems.