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Old Soul by Susan  Barker
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it was amazing
bookshelves: library, sister-review, hot-diggity-dang, wordwitch

The Sisters are rambling again, and oh, do we have a story for you—one that entertains, thrills, and lingers long after the final page. There’s so much to unpack, so —and that’s exactly what we did.

A Spellbinding Fusion of Horror and Literary Fiction

Well, hot diggity dang—this story doesn’t just push the boundaries of horror; it shatters them, scattering eerie delights like shards of a cursed mirror. But what truly sets it apart isn’t just the horror—it’s the blend of literary fiction that elevates it beyond the ordinary.

Susan Barker is a Word Witch

The structure is potion-perfect—a slow, build-up stirring in eerie details like rare herbs in a cauldron, letting them simmer until the brew boils over. It’s unique, unpredictable, twisty, gripping, and intelligent.

The Woman drifts from place to place, each time with a different name

When Jack meets a stranger, their conversation unearths a chilling coincidence—they've both lost someone they loved after encountering the same mysterious woman.

Through a series of testimony chapters, Jake embarks on a quest for answers, uncovering the stories of others who have lost someone under eerily similar circumstances. With each encounter, the woman takes on a new name, leaving me grasping at scattered clues and questioning her true motives.

The Woman defies time and death

One of the most enchanting aspects is how Susan Barker weaves the mystery of this ageless soul. It’s an unsettling tale in which strange and sinister fates befall those who cross her path—but that’s not where the horror lies. No, the horror seeps in when we begin to understand how.

Someone dares to truly see the old soul, peeling back the layers of her existence. And with that, everything shifts. The spell tightens its grip, we begin to understand her—invoking both fear and empathy. Few things are more unsettling than a story that makes you empathize with something you should have fled from.

So, does that spell endure? Does it carry you through to the very last page? Oh, you’d better believe it.

That’s the thing—this story doesn’t just give you horror in a neat little package with a bow on top. No, no—it takes a different route, one I didn’t quite expect. While I was hoping it might unfold another way, it did brew horror like a literary potion, mixing eerie details, and unsettling fate.

The Sister's final Rambling

So, does Old Soul pack a punch? Oh, without a doubt.
Does it just bend the rules of horror? No—it shatters them.
Will it leave you lying awake at night, wondering if you, too, have brushed past some danger —or someone—without ever realizing it?

Well� there’s only one way to know for sure. Read it. If you dare.

For Norma's rambling Haunting. Unsettling. Unforgettable.
A quiet horror that lingers long after the final page.
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February 12, 2025 – Started Reading
February 12, 2025 – Shelved
February 14, 2025 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Fran (new)

Fran Brenda...love seeing your five stars! Glad it was a winner!


Brenda ~The Sisters~Book Witch Fran wrote: "Brenda...love seeing your five stars! Glad it was a winner!"

Thank you, Fran!!


message 3: by Kat (new)

Kat Amazing review, Brenda! I don't know whether to go towards or run from this book! You have me tempted. 💗


Brenda ~The Sisters~Book Witch Kat wrote: "Amazing review, Brenda! I don't know whether to go towards or run from this book! You have me tempted. 💗"

Thank you, Kat! It is an odd but clever one!!


Norma ~ The Sisters Awesome review, Brenda!! I’m glad it was a total winner for you!! I need to get into reading mode again. 😂


Brenda ~The Sisters~Book Witch Thank you, Norma! Sucks you are not feeling well. It will when you feel better with many 5 star reads!! 🥰


message 7: by Barbara (new) - added it

Barbara Stellar review Brenda! I'm not really a horror genre seeker, but this one I'm going to check out!


Brenda ~The Sisters~Book Witch Barbara wrote: "Stellar review Brenda! I'm not really a horror genre seeker, but this one I'm going to check out!"

Thank you, Barbara! I hope you get the chance too!!


message 9: by Karen (new)

Karen Fabulous review Brenda!


message 10: by Diana (new)

Diana Great review of what sounds like a great book!


message 11: by Krystal (new)

Krystal I love the cover of this one! So glad it grabbed all five stars!🌟 Fantastic review, Brenda!🌟


message 12: by Lindsay L (new)

Lindsay L Love your review Brenda! So glad this was a winner for you and Norma!


Brenda ~The Sisters~Book Witch Thank you, Karen!!


Brenda ~The Sisters~Book Witch Thank you, Diana!!


Brenda ~The Sisters~Book Witch Thank you, Krystal! I do too!


Brenda ~The Sisters~Book Witch Thank you, Lindsay!!


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