This Gilded Abyss

“Everyone is a pawn... but this isn't my board.”

I never usually read the horror genre because it's not something I always enjoy. But Rebecca is on my “immediately buy” author list so I just had to. To say this book had my hooked like a fish (pun intended) is an understatement and as my flatmate can attest, I was gripped the entire way.

I found myself actually scared while reading the book which is hard to do in writing and I am ever impressed with Rebecca's writing abilities. This book is full of all the best tropes (you'd definitely win trope bingo if that was a thing) and it is gay so who can say no to that?

I loved the constant chess references as it really makes the book feel whole if that makes any sense. And the quotes that come out of that will leave your jaw on the floor. Not only that but this is full with so many plot twists you don't know who to trust, much like the characters' own experiences. Despite me knowing it was a horror, it still shocked me at the chaos that ensued the characters which adds to the feeling of actually experiencing the book with them.

My favourite part of this book was the enemies to lovers dynamic that the two characters were a part of. It is done so well and you can really see the progression of enemies to lovers in both of them, despite it only being single pov. The dynamic is impressive and makes you with you were a part of it because it is sooooo satisfying to read. I found myself mad at the ending just because it had ended rather than it being a bad one. I cannot wait for the sequel to this book because I absolutely need to know more.

Thank you Rebecca for giving me the opportunity to advance read your book because once again you have not disappointed with your writing ability and story making. It is truly an amazing book and Nix and Kess are officially some of my favourite characters now.