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4.5 stars!
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Camilla Bruce is an author whose books I’ve always meant to read of, but for some reason I overlook. I’ve read her bonkers novel, You Let Me In, and it was not for me. I feel like if I read it now, it would be surely rated higher because it’s original and off-the-walls and that’s exactly what I’m looking for in a novel. Her newest novel, AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GARDEN, is exactly that! ��
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Clara Woods is a killer who’s unbothered by her actions, but when her orphaned nieces, Lily and Violet, arrive, they bring trouble—Violet can see Clara’s victims and ghosts and and Lily can see energy through colors. As Clara battles her ghosts and the girls�� powers, her plan to steal their inheritance begins to unravel.��
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First and foremost, Clara is a GAY ICON. She gives full on Debbie Jellinsky Addams Family Values vibes and for that alone I almost gave this book a 5 star rating! This book dives into horror, psychological suspense, family drama, and camp. I loved every second of it. The only reason I didn’t provide a 5 star review is that the second half is much slower than the first half and I really wanted it to move faster along. That being said, this cast of characters are those you love, love to hate, and love to see chaos thrust upon them. If you want to read a campy version of Insidious or the Conjuring, AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GARDEN is the perfect book for you. I am a total fan!