The Luminous Dead

Updated Review: This is my most re-read book. This later half of the year, I have listened or read a couple chapters of this book every night, or just about every night. It's become a comfort for me to be in this world. I'm not even sure if I should still keep logging myself re-reading this book as I'm certain by the end of the year it'll have been like 30 times.

I love everything about it. And while the initial heart pounding fear I had experienced the first time reading this (way back in 2019) has worn off as I've grown so accustomed to it, I still can't get over what the secrets are in this novel and I keep changing my mind on what the real vs unreal events were. I love experiencing the same scenes again and again.

It is an oddity for me as a reader to have such a comfort affinity with a book. I think it's more natural to have it with shows and movies but The Luminous Dead really has become something I just reach for nightly to settle in and relax as I'm getting ready for bed.

Obviously, I'm just a huge fan.

2019: Cave expedition gone wrong? Yes, yes and more yes.

First of all, great talent from Starling considering a book this length with only two characters and one setting. I rarely experience this kind of thing well in books and what Starling did was phenomenal. It was like watching a well done horror movie.

Also if you haven't already read the synopsis - I'd recommend going in blind! I had read it fully prior to reading and no, it didn't take much away from me, but a book like this would be fun with little knowledge prior.

To also add for a good reading experience I recommend listening to an eerie music playlist (if music w/ no lyrics helps you focus better or you just like music in the background while reading anyways) I personally listened to Red Clouds on Apple Music and wow, it got me so into the scenes in the cave.

Highly, hiiiiiighly recommend. Everything about this was satisfying.