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Followed
Adeline assumes that her life is on track when she befriends her spirited governess, Julia, followed by her ex-midshipman cousin, Gabriel. But when her great aunt passes away after revealing a terrible secret, she is torn away from Julia by her new guardians.
After their home in Bath is set aflame, Adeline and Gabriel flee to the woods. Separated from Gabriel after being chased down by a strange horseman, Adeline is then approached by a madman and is given an ultimatum to follow him - or to die alone in the forest.
After their home in Bath is set aflame, Adeline and Gabriel flee to the woods. Separated from Gabriel after being chased down by a strange horseman, Adeline is then approached by a madman and is given an ultimatum to follow him - or to die alone in the forest.
109 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 23, 2013
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July 29, 2020
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July 30, 2013
Followed is a gothic horrror novella about a young girl who is living with her wealthy and elderly aunt. She is being tutored a by an aspiring novelist and to start with it all seems reasonably normal, if a little dysfunctional. After a secret in the house is discovered things change rapidly and a nightmare chase ensues.
The pacing is pretty good, it takes a while to build, but when it does it really get's going. I enjoyed the writing style, it really evoked the period in which it is set in. There's some varied characters to keep it interesting, although they do edge a little to being a bit stereotypical for the era. The governess come novelist was the most interesting character for me.
The story managed to surprise me as the ending headed in a direction I wasn't expecting. It follows a formula I'm not a big fan off, but the author does it in such a way that I wasn't put off.
My only real complaint is that I would have liked to learn a little more about what was going on. This is the first in the series so I'm sure more will be revealed and there is enough in this story to make me want to read the next book. All in all a good read and a strong start to a new series.
The pacing is pretty good, it takes a while to build, but when it does it really get's going. I enjoyed the writing style, it really evoked the period in which it is set in. There's some varied characters to keep it interesting, although they do edge a little to being a bit stereotypical for the era. The governess come novelist was the most interesting character for me.
The story managed to surprise me as the ending headed in a direction I wasn't expecting. It follows a formula I'm not a big fan off, but the author does it in such a way that I wasn't put off.
My only real complaint is that I would have liked to learn a little more about what was going on. This is the first in the series so I'm sure more will be revealed and there is enough in this story to make me want to read the next book. All in all a good read and a strong start to a new series.
August 2, 2020
Unfortunately it just didn't grab me. The concept is interesting, but the execution left something to be desired. Maybe it's just me.
August 1, 2013
This one just did not ever grab me. This is the first in the series so maybe it gets better as it goes ? A young girl is living with her elderly aunt. When the aunt dies unexpectedly and a secret in the house unfolds. An old mansion and creepy woods set for an eerie setting . It has a bit of mystery and a bit of suspense and some creep factor.
I think it is just a matter of what you like and this one wasn't one for me. By all means do try it yourself you might love it.
I think it is just a matter of what you like and this one wasn't one for me. By all means do try it yourself you might love it.
May 20, 2013
Interesting read. It starts off a little slow, but when it picks up, it moves very quickly. I didn't find it scary, but there was lots of suspense and keeps you wanting to read more.
January 31, 2018
Interesting reading, but not as scary as I thought. Still, it was worth my time!
November 27, 2014
My verdict is still out.
Started out slow, and just when it got interesting, it ended. I didn't see another book in the series to read.
Started out slow, and just when it got interesting, it ended. I didn't see another book in the series to read.
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