Brother

Okay, so I had to sit and stare at the wall for a good 20 minutes after finishing this book because, wow. Just wow. Everything I love wrapped up in one intense read.

This book was practically calling my name from the bookshelf. I'd be lost in The Stand or East of Eden, and there it was, whispering, “Read me, Sadie. Read me all up!” So, when I had a day off, I picked it up around 3 PM and couldn't put it down. The next thing I knew, it was dark, rainy, and I was forcing myself to stop reading at page 237. I even had to ignore my family and my baked potato dinner because this book was just that gripping.

Without giving too much away, let me just say that Brother grabbed me by the throat and didn't let go. It's raw, emotional, and powerful, leaving me with a whirlwind of thoughts about family, loss, and the darker sides of human nature. It twisted my insides, broke my heart, and made me think long after I finished it.

If you enjoyed this book, hit me up with recommendations because I need more like this in my life. Ania Ahlborn has just earned a spot among my favorite horror authors, and I'm eagerly waiting for whatever she serves up next.