This was a very creepy thriller that sucks you in. You want to know why Alice is having these witch-like symptoms. Mina wants to think rationally, but things just don't seem real. I really enjoyed this read! The audiobook was a great listen too!

*Thank you partners @minotaur_books and @macmillan.audio for the #gifted e-galley and audiobook in exchange for an honest review.*

This was an enjoyable scary story. I originally thought it would be about possession and the beginning of the story seemed to support that, but I really liked the direction it ended up taking and the twists were well done. It was scarier with the way it ended up.

3.5 stars. This book had some awesome creepy moments and I loved the ending twist. I do feel like it had the potential to be even creepier and tense throughout, but was a solid read all the same. The characters are interesting, the dialogue is realistic, and everything was pulled together nicely by the end. I will definitely read this author again!

As for the audio, I really enjoyed this narrator and felt the audio version helped bring the story to life.

Okay I see you!!! Witches, demons, unwell teen girls, first job child psychologists. Truly everything you could want from a thriller.

Unfortunately I clocked the twist coming about 50 pages in, which I never do. A detective I am not.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for the audiobook arc! It was a good time despite the knowing.

Thank you to the publisher for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

Audio Review: The audio narrator is good, I didn't have any trouble following the story on audio. The narration was easy to listen to in terms of the voice acting.

Review: I don't really know where to start with this review. This was not a book for me. I'm not in the business of bashing books so I will just plainly say what I didn't like. There is an overgeneralization of mental health symptoms, I understand what the author was going for but it just kind of rubbed me the wrong way. The story starts off very fast and does a lot of telling instead of showing. We don't get a lot of connection to the characters or really a desire to understand them or their motives. The way the psychologist gets involved in the case is hard to believe and very unethical. I'm not a stickler for these things in books but lets at least make them make some sense.

This ended up being a DNF for me, I just could not bring myself to care about the characters and felt too frustrated by the way it was written.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for my copy of SOMETHING IN THE WALLS. This one publishes Feb 25.

I really enjoyed the narrator of this one, however the book just didn't do it for me. The premise that these grief stricken people can help a girl with some sort of supernatural abilities just didn't seem like anyone in the liked the idea. They're all so lost and sad, it was hard to focus on the ghost stories.

Eerie and riveting! A must read for one’s TBR list!

Something in the Walls by Daisy Pearce is an exploration of grief and its effects - and what people are willing to do and believe in order to find healing and acceptance in the wake of the drowning guilt of unbearable pain and loss. A community dictated by the traditions and folklore of the past is turned on its head.

Burdened by the death of her brother, new and inexperienced child psychologist Mina Ellis meets Sam Hunter, a journalist devastated by the loss of his daughter, at a grief support group. The pair travel to Banathel to help a family in crisis whose thirteen year old daughter Alice appears to be experiencing a haunting. Can Alice speak to the dead? Are witches real?

Strange and raw, the story gives new meaning to the phrase “good riddance.” Ana Clements’ narration is excellent. The stifling heat as well as the visceral pain of loss become characters themselves. With many questions left unanswered, I hope there will be a sequel.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for providing an advanced review copy of the audio version of this title for an honest review.

This book absolutely creeped me out and gave me chills. A blend of horror and folklore, it’s graphic, disturbing, and deeply unsettling. As a mood reader, I don’t think I could have handled it if I wasn’t in the right frame of mind for horror for the writing is vivid and grotesque. However, while the book had a lot of potential, it left me with mixed feelings.

The story follows Mina, a newly qualified child psychologist, who is eager to gain hands-on experience. When journalist Sam Hunter, whom she met at a bereavement group, offers her a unique opportunity, she can’t refuse. Together, they travel to the remote village of Banathel to work with 13-year-old Alice Webber, a girl the townspeople fear and dislike, believing she is haunted by a witch.

At first, Mina dismisses the supernatural claims, but as her stay lengthens, strange occurrences begin to unravel her skepticism—especially when Alice reveals disturbing knowledge about Mina’s deceased brother. As unexpected deaths shake the village and Alice’s condition worsens, Mina begins uncovering the town’s sinister secrets, realizing there may be more truth to the superstitions than she ever imagined.

Unfortunately, despite the novel’s eerie atmosphere and gripping premise, I was left feeling confused and underwhelmed, especially by the ending. I’m still scratching my head, scrolling through other reviews to see if I missed something. In addition, I didn’t feel that the narrator’s voice fit Mina’s character. Her tone felt too detached from the story, making it harder to connect with the protagonist’s emotions and experiences.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC in exchange of my honest opinion.

I was very excited to receive this arc after seeing this cover and reading the synopsis, it seemed just as creepy.

Mina, a new child psychologist with little experience, is struggling to get her feet wet while counting down to her marriage to a researcher named Oscar. When she attends a bereavement group to mourn her brother's death from years ago, she meets journalist Sam Hunter, who has a proposition for her. He invites her to join him in a remote village to work on a remote case with a 13 year old who says a witch is haunting her. Spooky, and very graphic details but overall good book.

Thank you to Netgalley for the Arc for an honest review.

I was engaged throughout but was left really let down with the ending. I think the author tried a lot and just failed to land the plane.

I did not finish this book, so take my review with a grain of salt. The setup of this book is interesting, but fails to deliver the chilling atmosphere that’s mentioned in the blurb. I was simply bored and couldn’t connect to any of the characters. The comps to The Haunting of Hill House and Midsommar simply weren’t present aside from the is-it-mental-illness-or-are-they-crazy aspect. Hill House is one of my favorite series, and Midsommar is one of my favorite movies so I’m pretty bummed this didn’t live up to those for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and @MacMillanAudio for this ALC, in exchange for an honest review.

Daisy Pearce’s *Something in the Walls* delivers an eerie and unsettling journey marked by small-town secrets, mysterious happenings, and the shadow of the supernatural. At its center is Mina, a freshly minted child psychologist still finding her footing. Grappling with the devastating loss of her brother, she joins a grief support group where she crosses paths with Sam, a journalist mourning his daughter. Their shared pain forms a connection, one that leads Sam to confide in Mina about an unusual case he’s investigating.

In the isolated village of Banathel, a young girl named Alice Webber stands accused of being possessed by a witch. Intrigued and hungry for practical experience, Mina agrees to accompany Sam to Banathel, eager to meet Alice and assess her psychological state. Magic and curses seem like fairy tales, don’t they? Or perhaps there’s more to the whispers in Banathel than simple superstition. If you’re curious about what happens to Alice—and whether Mina debunks or succumbs to the village’s fears—you’ll have to dive into this book yourself.

What stands out immediately is the thick, oppressive atmosphere Pearce weaves into the setting. The sweltering heat of Banathel feels almost alive, suffocating not just the characters but also the reader as the tension builds. The early chapters deepen the suspense beautifully, layering in a sense of foreboding that you can practically taste. However, about halfway through, the story veers into unexpected territory, one that feels like a sharp change from the deeply unsettling tone it initially promised. While the shift wasn’t entirely what I had hoped for, the conclusion isn’t necessarily lacking—just a departure from the trajectory I thought the story would follow.

If there’s one undeniable truth, it’s that Daisy Pearce’s craftsmanship as a writer shines. Her ability to conjure atmosphere, create richly flawed characters, and spark curiosity is undeniable. Even though *Something in the Walls* left me with mixed feelings about its direction, I’m more than ready to pick up her next work. This novel is an intriguing mix of dread and discovery, and while it might not stick the landing for everyone, it’s clear Pearce has a gift worth watching.
3.95 Stars!
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This one was a DNF for me, and it’s my own fault for not reading the summary thoroughly enough. I don’t mind horror, but the evil in this one just did not sit right with me and I had to stop reading around 40%

Obviously the author did a stellar job of writing a haunting plot!

This book is one of those books that will have you wondering what in the world did I just read?
Mina and Sam have both lost someone they love. They go to a super creepy town to try and help a young girl named Alice.
I had the bad guy pegged pretty early on but I was not prepared for the Riddance. Man I winced in a few places thinking ouch. Kudos to the author for the writing being enough to make me physically cringe while the ceremony was being described.
I received an ARC of this title, all opinions are my own.

I listened to the ARC audiobook of Something in the Walls, and the narrator was fantastic! From the very beginning, I was hooked. The story had a chilling, Conjuring-like vibe, but instead of focusing on the paranormal, it leaned more into themes of witchcraft and hysteria. The plot twists were excellent, keeping me engaged throughout. Overall, it was a quick, easy read (or listen) that I thoroughly enjoyed! Highly recommend for fans of eerie, suspenseful stories.

Something in the Walls was such a fascinating read. It began with a cozy, almost curious tone but quickly took an eerie turn into the unexplainable. I loved how the historical elements—especially the hysteria surrounding witches and women—were cleverly woven into the narrative, adding layers of mystery and depth.

From the start, I felt deeply for Mina and wanted more for her. Her growth throughout the novel was remarkable, spanning her education, career, personal life, and friendships. She transformed from someone meek and reserved into a strong advocate for herself and others. The twists and subtle revelations surrounding Eddie were particularly well done and kept me intrigued.

At times, the story was confusing, but in a way that added to its mysterious, twisty nature. While I found the ending compelling, I do wish there had been more closure on certain plot points.

I listened to the audiobook, and the narration was fantastic. The added sound effects and music made it feel like a full horror movie experience—such a great bonus!

I would give this book 3.5 stars.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this ALC!

I love the creepy child trope so this was totally for me. The story kept me guessing right until the end and I can't say I saw where this one was headed!

Ugh. I really wanted to love this. I really liked the beginning and felt that it was creepy and going in a great direction. But after about the 20% mark the story kind of dragged and and eventually the story turned into something that I just didn't want. I will say that the audiobook was very creepy at times. All in all this was just ok.

Links to come.

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the creepy vibe of this book! Set in a small town, a child psychologist named Mina meets a 13 year old girl named Alice who claims she is being haunted by a witch. Witches, seances and small town folklore come alive in this book. I loved the ending!

I'm seeing a lot of early hate for this book... but I'll be the odd man out and say I absolutely loved it. I haven't read any other books by Daisy Pearce, but I enjoyed this so much that I definitely need to change that.

This book was creepy and twisty. I love horror that has that folklore feel to it, and this definitely had those vibes. If you like stories centered around hauntings and witches, I really think you would have a good time with this one.


The narration was absolutely fantastic. This is my personal taste, but I'm convinced Ana Clements could read a grocery list to me, and I'd still listen and be blown away. She simply has an amazing voice. She truly brought so much life to this story with her narration.

I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.