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The Haunting of Leigh Harker by Darcy Coates
5.0
LOVED, LOVED, LOVED THIS BOOK!!!
Right from the start this story opens with you being terrified of this monstrous intruder who has appeared out of nowhere. You've lived in this home 15 years and now this thing has you hiding in your room in terror as it walks your home trying to find you... That is how this story feels, as if YOU are the one being haunted by this thing! No joke, my heart felt as if it had stopped at points and I was afraid to even breathe thinking this things was going to find me (mind you I was reading this story in the dark).
Coates has a true gift when it come to making you feel as if you are actually a part of this story! I was on edge for the first 30% of this story before I felt safe enough to actually breathe. I must also state here that if it hadn't been for the exquisite writing, it would have and did seem slow paced for this portion of the book. However, due to the immense detail and sheer horror I felt to my core, I can't complain. And that would be my only compliant for this entire book.
This story and its characters are absolutely amazing. This is the first book in a long time where I have honestly and whole heartedly cared about the characters. Leigh, though mousy and a loner is brought to life by this haunting tale. I wish I could tell you more of her story, but to do that would be a great injustice to you and would spoil the story. You HAVE to read it to find out more about Leigh. Sarah's character is very much the same, there isn't much I can tell you without spoiling some major parts of this book. What I will say though is that the friendship and dynamic of these two is so wonderful. I loved them so much that I cried actual tears at one part. This pair has a special place in my heart forever.
The rest of the story after the first bit opens doors, literally and figuratively, for the rest of the story. This is were you start to find your answers and some of the key players. I was just as much on edge during the second part of the book as I was in the beginning. But, you won't get the full story till the very end and it's so worth it! Such a unique and frightening story with so much depth. I honestly wasn't expecting it to be the way it was, but I am so very glad that it was written that way. I wouldn't change a thing. I couldn't put it down and am so sad that it's over, at least for me. I hope Leigh and Sarah find their peace together.
Thank you so incredibly much to Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for a copy of this title in exchange for an honest review!
Right from the start this story opens with you being terrified of this monstrous intruder who has appeared out of nowhere. You've lived in this home 15 years and now this thing has you hiding in your room in terror as it walks your home trying to find you... That is how this story feels, as if YOU are the one being haunted by this thing! No joke, my heart felt as if it had stopped at points and I was afraid to even breathe thinking this things was going to find me (mind you I was reading this story in the dark).
Coates has a true gift when it come to making you feel as if you are actually a part of this story! I was on edge for the first 30% of this story before I felt safe enough to actually breathe. I must also state here that if it hadn't been for the exquisite writing, it would have and did seem slow paced for this portion of the book. However, due to the immense detail and sheer horror I felt to my core, I can't complain. And that would be my only compliant for this entire book.
This story and its characters are absolutely amazing. This is the first book in a long time where I have honestly and whole heartedly cared about the characters. Leigh, though mousy and a loner is brought to life by this haunting tale. I wish I could tell you more of her story, but to do that would be a great injustice to you and would spoil the story. You HAVE to read it to find out more about Leigh. Sarah's character is very much the same, there isn't much I can tell you without spoiling some major parts of this book. What I will say though is that the friendship and dynamic of these two is so wonderful. I loved them so much that I cried actual tears at one part. This pair has a special place in my heart forever.
The rest of the story after the first bit opens doors, literally and figuratively, for the rest of the story. This is were you start to find your answers and some of the key players. I was just as much on edge during the second part of the book as I was in the beginning. But, you won't get the full story till the very end and it's so worth it! Such a unique and frightening story with so much depth. I honestly wasn't expecting it to be the way it was, but I am so very glad that it was written that way. I wouldn't change a thing. I couldn't put it down and am so sad that it's over, at least for me. I hope Leigh and Sarah find their peace together.
Thank you so incredibly much to Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for a copy of this title in exchange for an honest review!