dollette

But it was those words Jenny has said 'don't go on the jogging trail'. words of wisdom from one girl to another. like it could happen again.

Decent and comfy book if you're into the supernatural (specifically ghosts) and murder mystery. I do like that the characters frequently use the libraries (usually for the archives section). Its a kind reminder that libraries are very important, I can't stress that enough. Admittedly, I even learn a few things what a library can provide (besides books) and in which area of a typical library layout that one can find an archive section. There's also many references to horror literature that the characters read (mostly Stephen King) and movies that were popular in the 80s. The writing does very well to hook the reader into the mystery of the missing Viv Delaney and to find out her fate.

There is suspense and horror- the feminine horror; the kind that comes from just being a woman. Often young girls are told not to travel at dark, don't go to places alone or always bring a buddy with you and don't accept rides from strangers. There are many times the book will remind you of those fears and the fictional murders that serves as a cautionary tale as if the tragic fates can happen again to anyone. It's scary how one can easily be one of the murdered or missing victims simply by being at the wrong place at the wrong time while the monster lurks in the shadows without you even knowing. Anyone can be a Viv Delaney; Go to work only to never be seen again.

While I like the book, I did have some gripes about it. There's so much of the main character being written as "not like other girls" that is constantly being rubbed in my face and certain social media sites (Reddit, Twitter) that made me groaned whenever I see those names in ink. Additionally, there is a very weird age gap between the main character (who is 20 years old) and the other character who is 29...that is all I will say. Lastly the plot twist that was there in the town all this time without the main character even noticing.