I absolutely loved this book.

A piece of shit town, with piece of shit people, and a piece of shit main character.

The author perfectly described the town of Eden, so well even, that it reminds me of every small town like it in Missouri. I grew up in the same type of small town, with less curses, but more drugs. People suck. It is what it is.

At first I wasn't sure how I was feeling about the characters... but before long I found myself greatly invested in their relationships and lives. I was rooting for them and cursing Elizabeth Baine with ever fiber of my being. The "found family" and "sibling bonds" really pulled on my heart strings.

The gothic/horror/spooky-ness of this book was 10/10. It was just enough without being terrifying, but enough that it had me smiling in league with Nora Lee as her monsters shredded the inbred citizens of Eden.

and don't get me started on those G R A V E L Y ' S.

either way highly recommend. It's tragic, gothic, with a sprinkling of horror, and the puzzle pieces scattered throughout the book are a joy to follow.

Baas is love.