I felt like 30% of the book could have been the build of house and character but I wanted more of Seda and the teens that come to the house. It has so much potential and just when it was getting good it was over. So if you read the book feel free to read the spoiler, I am only adding it because I need to explain what annoyed me about this book. I am adding a spoiler at the end of this post. I just felt it was really missing something. It was shocking and I still can’t stop thinking about it. I will tell you the Twist at the end totally had me like, WHAT!?!?! but I also felt it needed a lot more build to get to that end. I felt that wasn’t explained enough and didn’t really go anyplace. There is a part in the book that explains that Seda has an inner voice. I understand what she was trying to do but I think instead of focusing on how creepy the house was, the characters needed more of something. Ok so don’t get me wrong this book wasn’t bad…BUT….it takes quite a few pages to get to the really good parts, about 60% in. I thought I creepy house, feelings of dread and a group of teenagers? Yes, please! That was until I read it. It almost reminded me of a movie I watched as a Teenager.
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