Language: R (23 swears, 3 ‘f’); Mature Content: PG-13 (drug dealer, “wifely duties” mentioned; Violence: PG-13 (physical and mental abuse, several bloody wounds, piles of bloody remains)
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Mattie lives with a much older husband who is abusive and keeps her secluded on the mountain near their cabin. The two of them discover a strange and large creature and William thinks he's destined by God to get rid of it. Hikers arrive on the mountain, looking for new creatures to study and when they see Mattie, one of them recognizes her, but she's unsure of what he's talking about. Mattie is slowly regaining memories from her childhood, despite what William tells her with his lies and the hikers do recognize her. Mattie continues to recall bits of her past and when William leaves for town, the hikers approach the cabin to talk to her, filling her in on who she really is.
The mystery and danger are suspenseful and Mattie has great strength despite her confusion. An intriguing horror adventure thriller.
I liked Mattie's strength, resilience and perseverance. The writing pulled me in with its suspense and danger. I enjoyed the mystery of the creature but wish the author would have given more information about it at the end. I feel like the creature was almost metaphorical.
LynnDell Watson; Delta HS Librarian
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