A review by michelles_book_nook
The Watchers by A.M. Shine

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

⚠️ TW: parental death, child abuse, PTSD ⚠️ If you're looking for a spine chilling read for spooky season that gives you the perfect mix of supernatural and psychological horror then this one is for you! This book follows Mina who during a trip to make some quick cash and help out a friend breaks down and ends up stranded in the remote countryside of Ireland at the edge of an uncharted forest. But little does she know this sinister forest has a dark history and she's about to come face to face with it when she realises she has no other choice but to leave her car to get help. And just as she sets off she hears a woman shouting and urging her to run to a concrete bunker deep in the forest but once the door slams shut behind her the entire building is besieged by screams. She then comes to find herself in a room built of glass with a light that only comes on at nightfall when creatures known as the watchers come above ground to observe their captive humans and terrible things happen to anyone who doesn't reach the bunker in time. This book is incredibly gripping, eerie and claustrophobic and definitely not one you want to read at night. Throughout reading it you can't help but feel jumpy and have that paranoid feeling that you're being watched. It is so well written with multiple pov's from the different characters that just make it so binge worthy as well as having some great twists. The only reason I dropped it down a star is because the ending felt slightly rushed. Overall though, I highly recommend this read!

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