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thebibliovile's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
dharriona's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
quirkylitlover's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of my unusual, but very real fears, is little doors (especially if they’re in older houses). Once I realized that The House on Harlan Street has its own little door, in the basement no less, I knew that the book would give me anxiety even as it drew me in.
I really enjoyed the pacing of this book. It’s not very long, so it has the perfect mix of intrigue and action from early on. I don’t mind gore or violence in a book, but I love that the author used other elements to make this book horrifying. I’ll definitely be visiting the Linkville Horror series again!
Thank you to DarkLit Press for the opportunity to review this title.
I really enjoyed the pacing of this book. It’s not very long, so it has the perfect mix of intrigue and action from early on. I don’t mind gore or violence in a book, but I love that the author used other elements to make this book horrifying. I’ll definitely be visiting the Linkville Horror series again!
Thank you to DarkLit Press for the opportunity to review this title.
sofeeeee's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book itbhas been my favourite in the series so far, the charatcters are awesome likeable etc, the whole narrative was great and super creepy, I have just bought 4 so can not wait to read that one.
panicatthebookstore's review
5.0
"Alex took a step down the island and felt a knot climb down his throat and land in his belly. Something felt off. He looked down at his stomach and lifted his shirt. Right above his belly button, something moved."
Okay, so I take back what I said about cliffhangers in my last review. I have been reading this series of what appeared to be unconnected stories that all ended on cliffhangers which annoyed the hell out of me. However, having read this one and coming across a character from the previous book, it has become clear that they are connected so I'm hoping some questions will be answered at some point. I did get a little sneak peak of the fourth book (my next read) and saw a character from the first book mentioned, so I'm pinning my hopes on that one.
As for this book, like the previous two, it was fast paced and filled with enough unease to make me feel uncomfortable. I loved the story, but also hated it for making me feel so completely on edge.
Okay, so I take back what I said about cliffhangers in my last review. I have been reading this series of what appeared to be unconnected stories that all ended on cliffhangers which annoyed the hell out of me. However, having read this one and coming across a character from the previous book, it has become clear that they are connected so I'm hoping some questions will be answered at some point. I did get a little sneak peak of the fourth book (my next read) and saw a character from the first book mentioned, so I'm pinning my hopes on that one.
As for this book, like the previous two, it was fast paced and filled with enough unease to make me feel uncomfortable. I loved the story, but also hated it for making me feel so completely on edge.
leeann20's review against another edition
4.0
A twist on the haunted house/what's behind the hidden door genre, this novella is immensely readable. While there are minor typos, the story is solid and keeps the reader fully locked into the crazy world the Mike Salt has created. Truly mind-bending.
adam_tries_books's review against another edition
5.0
This is a horror story that actually made me feel uneasy. It focused on a few things that just get to me, don’t want to spoil it by saying what exactly but well done to Mike for making me regrets reading this before bed!
I was really kept on my toes with this story, I honestly couldn’t have guessed what direction it was going to go in, which is just fantastic!
Again I’m trying not to spoil anything but let’s just there’s some references to previous Mike Salt stories and I loved it! I’m hoping this theme continues in future works.
I also feel like the ending is what I’m now going to describe as a typical Mike Salt ending, I have so many questions!!!
Now I want it to be known I’m a big fan of Mike Salt, not just his books but him as a person, so I very much encourage you to go read one of his books!
I was really kept on my toes with this story, I honestly couldn’t have guessed what direction it was going to go in, which is just fantastic!
Again I’m trying not to spoil anything but let’s just there’s some references to previous Mike Salt stories and I loved it! I’m hoping this theme continues in future works.
I also feel like the ending is what I’m now going to describe as a typical Mike Salt ending, I have so many questions!!!
Now I want it to be known I’m a big fan of Mike Salt, not just his books but him as a person, so I very much encourage you to go read one of his books!
davemusson85's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve always been a bit intimidated to read something by Mike Salt. He just comes across as so cool on social media - where he’s funny, honest, and pretty damned inspirational - and even his name is badass. But, I finally took the plunge with this spooky novella and, well folks, I had myself a lovely time. It packs in so much in so few pages; body swapping, possession, blackouts, other worlds and a quite crushing climax. Yes please!
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