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Diavola
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This was an interesting reading experience. All the characters in this book are insufferable, there are a few icky scenes that I had to skim through, and I can't say that everything that happens here makes total sense. And yet I was fully immersed in this story.
I really liked the setting, the atmosphere and the family dynamic. I read this for the horror vibes and the pretty cover, but ended up being super invested in the toxic relationships between the family members. 😅 I don't know why, but I found them so fascinating to read about.
Especially Anna. Even though some of her life choices are questionable, to say the least, she's also really smart and funny and I totally enjoyed the attitude she gives the people around her. I would even go so far as to say that I found her relatable at times.
The second half of the book wasn't too surprising. Depending on what you have read or watched in this genre, it's not hard to anticipate what will happen next. I was still satisfied with how the story wrapped up.
I won't mention any details about the storyline, but I find it funny how out of three haunted house stories I've read recently, all three of them take place during hot summer months. But that doesn't make them any less spooky.
I really liked the setting, the atmosphere and the family dynamic. I read this for the horror vibes and the pretty cover, but ended up being super invested in the toxic relationships between the family members. 😅 I don't know why, but I found them so fascinating to read about.
Especially Anna. Even though some of her life choices are questionable, to say the least, she's also really smart and funny and I totally enjoyed the attitude she gives the people around her. I would even go so far as to say that I found her relatable at times.
The second half of the book wasn't too surprising. Depending on what you have read or watched in this genre, it's not hard to anticipate what will happen next. I was still satisfied with how the story wrapped up.
I won't mention any details about the storyline, but I find it funny how out of three haunted house stories I've read recently, all three of them take place during hot summer months. But that doesn't make them any less spooky.
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Reading Progress
October 31, 2024
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Started Reading
October 31, 2024
– Shelved
November 5, 2024
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horror
November 5, 2024
– Shelved as:
paranormal
November 5, 2024
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Finished Reading
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Thank you, Elisa! 💗 The cover is what drew me to this book and after much contemplation, I decided to give it a try. 😅 Weird story and characters, but somehow it worked.

Thanks so much, Bronwyn! 💗 Looking forward to see what you think, if you decide to read it! 🤗

Thank you, Ariana! 💕 There are not many horror stories that work for me. I'm not into any type of gore or body horror. This was borderline icky. 😅 But I seem to be fine with ghosts and haunted houses. 😉

Thanks so much, Jayden! 💗 It definitely wasn't what I expected. I expected something quiet and gothic, but not with this set of characters. 😅 I like it when a character's actions and the way they respond to conflicts surprise me, and Anna's character really did.


Exactly! It's not even the question if I liked something that happens here or not, it just worked as it is. 😊 Thank you, len! 💕


Same here, Evie! I was instantly drawn to this cover the moment I first saw it. There are a lot of mixed reviews, so I didn't have high expectations, but I guess it's just my kind of weird. 😅 And thank you! 💗

Thank you, Angelika! 💕 I'm glad I gave it a try after all. 😊


Thank you, Pauline! 💕 It was very unexpected, that's for sure. A great combination of lovely setting, spooky vibes and compelling (at least for me) characters. 😊

Thank you, Teru! 💗 The cover caught my eye, too. It's so pretty. And it actually represents the story really well, which I'm happy about. I'll be curious to see what you think, if you ever decide to read it. 🤗