Wednesday, January 6, 2021

The Return

The Return by Rachel Harrison, 296 pages

Two years ago, Elise's best friend, Julie, went missing during a hike. While Julie's husband and other friends seemed to accept that Julie was dead, Elise never gave up hope. So when Julie suddenly returns, Elise feels shocked yet vindicated. Elise, Julie, and their friends Mae and Molly embark on a girls' trip to a remote hotel that is meant to celebrate their reunion, but when the arrive, the hotel is more creepy than charming, and Julie...well, Julie's not at all like she was before.

This horror novel is a bit Ruth Ware, a bit The Shining, and more than a bit creepy, what with the constant rain and fractured relationships between friends. I wouldn't call it my favorite horror novel, but I would say that it's a page-turner, and one that you definitely shouldn't read right before bed.

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