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Embermere
The year is 1955, and Paul and his wife Ruby have left the city behind, seeking suburban tranquility. Paul lands a great new job, and Ruby starts working at the local diner. Everything seems perfect—except for their neighbors, whose overly cheerful smiles stretch a little too far.
Disturbing rumors about a mysterious death and whispers of cannibalism prompt them to investigate, uncovering something far more sinister than they ever imagined.
As Paul and Ruby delve deeper into the neighborhood's secrets, grisly murders begin to occur, each one more gory than the last, sparking questions about who—or what—is responsible. Paul's inner demons resurface, and Ruby is forced to confront her past. In a community where nothing is as it seems, Paul and Ruby uncover a horrifying truth that forces them into a fight for survival against an unimaginable evil.
Disturbing rumors about a mysterious death and whispers of cannibalism prompt them to investigate, uncovering something far more sinister than they ever imagined.
As Paul and Ruby delve deeper into the neighborhood's secrets, grisly murders begin to occur, each one more gory than the last, sparking questions about who—or what—is responsible. Paul's inner demons resurface, and Ruby is forced to confront her past. In a community where nothing is as it seems, Paul and Ruby uncover a horrifying truth that forces them into a fight for survival against an unimaginable evil.
321 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 25, 2024
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September 1, 2024
This horror is perfect for fall and the upcoming spooky season! Suspense throughout, twists at every chapter, deep & likeable characters, once I started I could not put it down.
Movie comparison: Don’t Worry Darling meets Smile 👀
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Movie comparison: Don’t Worry Darling meets Smile 👀
Support indie authors!!!
October 2, 2024
You definitely want this on your spooky season, TBR!
I'll be back with my full review soon.
I'll be back with my full review soon.
March 3, 2025
This book….was….WILD! And I mean that in the best way possible. It literally took me every which way, and just when I thought I had it figured out there was another twist! It has it all! Emotions, lovable characters with flaws, twist, thrills, death, gore, crows?!? This is the epitome of an amazing book through and through! This book absolutely blew me away! A quick read perfect for the upcoming spooky season! I definitely recommend this book! I loved it through and through! This is a major 5 star read!!!
September 2, 2024
ARC Review
Thank you to the author for a copy of Embermere in exchange for an honest review. These are my thoughts....
This is a no spoilers review.
Ok, so first things first... sometimes I go months just reading books on my list and other times I'm flooded with ARC review requests. When Embermere hit my inbox, I was 4 other ARCs deep and was like what the heck is happening here?! If I'm being honest, I don't even remember requesting Embermere. I probably did or maybe the author found me. Either way.... I sure am happy this book fell into my inbox.
I love just about any genre despite pure romance. Romance between humans- ick. Romance between faeries or other supernatural creatures- fantastic. Don't ask me to explain, I don't understand it myself. However, horror.... true horror, will always be my favorite. It's where I started my reading journey and I think it's one of the hardest genres to pull off. So when it's done well... I'm all in.
This story follows Ruby and Paul, a young couple that moves into a new neighborhood where the neighbors are overly friendly. The neighbors are like that creepy Stepford village creepy where they all have the fake plastic smiles plastered on their faces and they seem almost robotic. Ruby and Paul hear humors of supposed cannibalism and their creepy neighbor Helen in always trying to feed them. Ruby starts to discover that the food turns to black goop if it's not eaten quickly and the couple realizes that this place and the neighbors are up to something.
The events of the story take place at the factory where Paul works, the diner where Ruby waitresses and the street of Embermere where the characters live. There is gore, suspense and creepy ick scenes to round out the book. I'm going to keep the plot summary short because I don't want to ruin a second of this story for anyone.
The feel of this book gave me vibes like Question Not My Salt, another one of my favorite horror reads. I don't think there's anything creepier than dolls or a Stepford neighborhood. Well, other than E.T. He's a creepy little jerkface and nothing will ever scare me more than E.T. but, that's a story for another day.
I devoured this book in one sitting and it's one that I'll definitely think about and suggest to horror readers. This is a 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮 read!
I couldn't find the release date on this one but, Mikayla has two other books on Kindle Unlimited or available on Amazon. I suspect these would be great reads for our quick approaching Friday the 13th day coming up this month!
Go check her out and when Embermere releases, grab yourself a copy!
Thank you to the author for a copy of Embermere in exchange for an honest review. These are my thoughts....
This is a no spoilers review.
Ok, so first things first... sometimes I go months just reading books on my list and other times I'm flooded with ARC review requests. When Embermere hit my inbox, I was 4 other ARCs deep and was like what the heck is happening here?! If I'm being honest, I don't even remember requesting Embermere. I probably did or maybe the author found me. Either way.... I sure am happy this book fell into my inbox.
I love just about any genre despite pure romance. Romance between humans- ick. Romance between faeries or other supernatural creatures- fantastic. Don't ask me to explain, I don't understand it myself. However, horror.... true horror, will always be my favorite. It's where I started my reading journey and I think it's one of the hardest genres to pull off. So when it's done well... I'm all in.
This story follows Ruby and Paul, a young couple that moves into a new neighborhood where the neighbors are overly friendly. The neighbors are like that creepy Stepford village creepy where they all have the fake plastic smiles plastered on their faces and they seem almost robotic. Ruby and Paul hear humors of supposed cannibalism and their creepy neighbor Helen in always trying to feed them. Ruby starts to discover that the food turns to black goop if it's not eaten quickly and the couple realizes that this place and the neighbors are up to something.
The events of the story take place at the factory where Paul works, the diner where Ruby waitresses and the street of Embermere where the characters live. There is gore, suspense and creepy ick scenes to round out the book. I'm going to keep the plot summary short because I don't want to ruin a second of this story for anyone.
The feel of this book gave me vibes like Question Not My Salt, another one of my favorite horror reads. I don't think there's anything creepier than dolls or a Stepford neighborhood. Well, other than E.T. He's a creepy little jerkface and nothing will ever scare me more than E.T. but, that's a story for another day.
I devoured this book in one sitting and it's one that I'll definitely think about and suggest to horror readers. This is a 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮 read!
I couldn't find the release date on this one but, Mikayla has two other books on Kindle Unlimited or available on Amazon. I suspect these would be great reads for our quick approaching Friday the 13th day coming up this month!
Go check her out and when Embermere releases, grab yourself a copy!
September 26, 2024
Embermere by Mikayla Buckman
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This is a fantastic, creepy/horror book. It grabbed me from page 1 and had non stop excitement, thrills and suspense all the way through.
Paul & Ruby move from the city to a small town, Embermere, for a quieter life. However, they quickly find out that there’s something not quite right with the neighbors and that’s when weird and crazy things start to happen. There’s just enough weirdness, scariness and good amount of creep to keep me totally sucked in! The intensity remained high through the whole read!
This is my first book from this author and I can’t wait to read more. The story is very well written, has great character development and is overall an awesome read!
Thank you to Mikayla Buckman for an arc copy of this amazing book!
*A definite must read!! It comes out October 1st! Don’t miss this one!!*
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This is a fantastic, creepy/horror book. It grabbed me from page 1 and had non stop excitement, thrills and suspense all the way through.
Paul & Ruby move from the city to a small town, Embermere, for a quieter life. However, they quickly find out that there’s something not quite right with the neighbors and that’s when weird and crazy things start to happen. There’s just enough weirdness, scariness and good amount of creep to keep me totally sucked in! The intensity remained high through the whole read!
This is my first book from this author and I can’t wait to read more. The story is very well written, has great character development and is overall an awesome read!
Thank you to Mikayla Buckman for an arc copy of this amazing book!
*A definite must read!! It comes out October 1st! Don’t miss this one!!*
September 26, 2024
Mikayla Buckman does it again!!!! I absolutely loved this book! It was a fun and wild ride. It was very descriptive. You could picture the whole book while reading along. There were many twists and turns, I never knew what was going to happen next. I was guessing the whole book. The ending was amazing, not ledt on a cliffhanger, a satisfying ending that you can be content with. I highly recommend this book and this author. She does not disappoint!
September 2, 2024
As someone who has a million theories and is typically good at figuring out the endings of books with context clues, this one FLOORED ME! She gives you the pieces, but my gosh it was beyond a jigsaw puzzle to piece together on your own. My typical who-done-it attitude turned into a "What the heck just happened!? I need to know more!!" I put my detective hat aside at some point and just gave myself to the experience. Page after page, I dove deeper into the horrors on Embermore. It was an absolute wild ride.
As far as the writing style, with each page turn, I was more and more excited to see the artistry of phrase that Mikayla would write next. It's effortlessly cleaver, uniquely written to really make you feel engrossed in not just what's being said, but HOW it's being said. If you're thinking of reading this book, read the first chapter. If you like the style it only gets better from there.
As far as the writing style, with each page turn, I was more and more excited to see the artistry of phrase that Mikayla would write next. It's effortlessly cleaver, uniquely written to really make you feel engrossed in not just what's being said, but HOW it's being said. If you're thinking of reading this book, read the first chapter. If you like the style it only gets better from there.
October 19, 2024
(4.5 stars) Multiple POVs; a mix of Smile, Get Out, and Don't Worry Darling; chilling, eerie, and gory, with sci-fi aspects; a thrilling and unnerving page-turner of a ride; loved the insane amount of twists; amazing writing; the pace and build-up of the story was perfect; a great book for spooky season that leaves a feeling of unease.
Special thank you to Mikayla Buckman for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review 🖤
Special thank you to Mikayla Buckman for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review 🖤
March 14, 2025
Wild ride! Absolutely worth the read! It would make an awesome movie.
September 4, 2024
ARC Review :
I received an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I have to say, this book hit. It checked all the boxes for me when it comes to horror. The pacing is perfect, the twists keep twisting. My mouth dropped open more times than I can count during the entire read of this book.
It was fun, creepy, spooky, gory. I’m pleasantly surprised. Definitely recommend picking this up when it releases on October 1st!
I received an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I have to say, this book hit. It checked all the boxes for me when it comes to horror. The pacing is perfect, the twists keep twisting. My mouth dropped open more times than I can count during the entire read of this book.
It was fun, creepy, spooky, gory. I’m pleasantly surprised. Definitely recommend picking this up when it releases on October 1st!
September 4, 2024
ARC review! Oh my goodness. I ate this book right up. This was a very spooky, gruesome, creepy & unsettling read that I absolutely loved! The mentions of the ominous smiles will make your skin crawl. The way Mikayla describes people & THINGS in this book is awesome. The descriptive writing was a huge plus for me, makes it easy to paint a picture in my head. I love horror books & this one did what it needed to do. Thank you so much to Mikayla for giving me access to this ARC. I truly enjoyed it & I know horror fans will love this!
September 22, 2024
What a fucking Rollercoaster.
I finished this earlier this week and I wasn't sure how I felt.
The absolute insanity of this little closed community type horror..
I'm off to find more from this author.
I finished this earlier this week and I wasn't sure how I felt.
The absolute insanity of this little closed community type horror..
I'm off to find more from this author.
September 24, 2024
My third adventure through the twisted and creative world of Mikayla Buckman, and, once again, I was not disappointed. Mikayla’s creativity has no boundaries, and the result is a complex web of twists and turns that somehow result in a beautiful and colorful tapestry. Her writing is as addictive as scary. What a turmoil this book was!
The setting was just perfect for the Halloween season coming soon. Set in the 1950’s, we’re introduced to the most captivating street in a quiet neighborhood, filled with neighbors that act like family, welcoming the new owners of one of the houses to their community. But Ruby and Paul soon start wondering about the normality of it all. Everything seems out of place. Every person seems to act in the most awkward way. And when dark secrets from the past start rising in the present, their safety is on the line.
I pictured Embermere Circle. I envisioned the houses, the inhabitants, the scenes. I felt all the fear, smelled all the rotting, saw every gore. Mikayla’s descriptions are vivid, raw and cruel. There are body parts, blood and mayhem everywhere. And although it is fantasy at its best, it’s the kind of fantasy that keeps you at the edge of your seat, craving for more.
Thank you so much for this ARC. This is an honest and personal review.
The setting was just perfect for the Halloween season coming soon. Set in the 1950’s, we’re introduced to the most captivating street in a quiet neighborhood, filled with neighbors that act like family, welcoming the new owners of one of the houses to their community. But Ruby and Paul soon start wondering about the normality of it all. Everything seems out of place. Every person seems to act in the most awkward way. And when dark secrets from the past start rising in the present, their safety is on the line.
I pictured Embermere Circle. I envisioned the houses, the inhabitants, the scenes. I felt all the fear, smelled all the rotting, saw every gore. Mikayla’s descriptions are vivid, raw and cruel. There are body parts, blood and mayhem everywhere. And although it is fantasy at its best, it’s the kind of fantasy that keeps you at the edge of your seat, craving for more.
Thank you so much for this ARC. This is an honest and personal review.
September 17, 2024
I enjoyed the overall aspect of this story. A fun horror story as well as grotesque! Great for spooky season!
Set in the 1950’s, Ruby and Paul move to a new house on Embermere. However, something is off with the neighbors. Often staring and with sinister smiles, they come bringing food. (Don’t eat the food!!!!) After many strange circumstances and secrets uncovered, they unearth the horrors that have taken over! In a race against time, they must figure out what is this evil is and how to destroy it! Can it be destroyed? Will they survive Embermere?
Thank you to the author for allowing me to ARC.
Set in the 1950’s, Ruby and Paul move to a new house on Embermere. However, something is off with the neighbors. Often staring and with sinister smiles, they come bringing food. (Don’t eat the food!!!!) After many strange circumstances and secrets uncovered, they unearth the horrors that have taken over! In a race against time, they must figure out what is this evil is and how to destroy it! Can it be destroyed? Will they survive Embermere?
Thank you to the author for allowing me to ARC.
August 28, 2024
I’m pretty mind blown at this book, it was fantastic! It’s horrifying and there’s so many twists and turns. I couldn’t put it down, I was hooked.
It definitely got to me at some points, it’s just eerie and unsettling. I love a book where you don’t know who to trust.
This was my first book from this author and I’m going to read the rest of their books now!
If you want a horror book, with the unknown, disturbing elements, twists and a sinister/unknown neighborhood pick this one up!
"𝔖𝔬𝔪𝔢𝔱𝔥𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔞𝔦𝔫'𝔱 𝔯𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱 𝔞𝔟𝔬𝔲𝔱 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔰𝔢 𝔭𝔢𝔬𝔭𝔩𝔢."
It definitely got to me at some points, it’s just eerie and unsettling. I love a book where you don’t know who to trust.
This was my first book from this author and I’m going to read the rest of their books now!
If you want a horror book, with the unknown, disturbing elements, twists and a sinister/unknown neighborhood pick this one up!
"𝔖𝔬𝔪𝔢𝔱𝔥𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔞𝔦𝔫'𝔱 𝔯𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱 𝔞𝔟𝔬𝔲𝔱 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔰𝔢 𝔭𝔢𝔬𝔭𝔩𝔢."
September 16, 2024
Ok so this was a very captivating story !! So many things going on and all show how they are connected in the last 1/4 of the book !! Creepy vibes for sure and the plot is definitely plotting 💯 ! A great addition to your horror and Halloween reads !!!
September 14, 2024
4.25⭐️ wow this book was soooo good!! So creepy and eerie and also just kept you wanting to continue reading! I loved the short chapters, the way the story unfolded, and how unsettling the characters were. I felt extremely connected to the main characters in this book and this book read almost like a movie, extremely descriptive and action packed. Would definitely recommend for a creepy read for spooky season!
September 13, 2024
4.5⭐️ Receiving an ARC, I was not sure what to expect. But holy moly, let me tell you, am I impressed. This is a sci-fi horror that completely captured my attention from the first page. When I tell you I wanted a creepy book to get me in the mood for October, this accomplished just that. The writing was excellent, the plotting was fast paced, and the story was original. Support indie authors, like Mikayla, and pick this up in October!
March 17, 2025
Fun creepy read! This one definitely left a huge smile on my face! 😃
September 13, 2024
This was a good old school apocalypse horror set in the 1950’s
Told in 2 pov’s
Quite suburban neighborhood street where the neighbors all seem nice if just a bit odd…..
Just in time for spooky season
Told in 2 pov’s
Quite suburban neighborhood street where the neighbors all seem nice if just a bit odd…..
Just in time for spooky season
September 30, 2024
ARC Review:
Let me just say, I love this type of literature and tend to lean towards this genre a lot when choosing books to read. They're my guilty pleasure. I like thrillers that mix with a little mystery because they're fast-paced and usually end up being page turners. This book was just that.
The author does a great job of setting up the story and the mystique of the new neighborhood the main characters move into. You quickly find yourself becoming engulfed as you join the characters in trying to figure out exactly what has happened in this little cul-de-sac. More twists and turns appear throughout the book until you find yourself barreling to a very startling end.
My only complaints for this book was that it felt rushed in some places and maybe a little forced. Some of the moments just felt off to me, and then the ending seemed like it was wrapped up very quickly, whereas I may have liked to have gotten a little more clarification on things. Also, there were some typos or small grammatical things, but I know that tends to be a personal thing for me more than others, so I didn't let it affect my rating. I also have great admiration for indie authors and like to be more forgiving when rating their work.
Overall, I would certainly recommend this book for a read, especially with the Halloween season coming. It's a nice quick little read that'll get you in the mood for spooky season.
Let me just say, I love this type of literature and tend to lean towards this genre a lot when choosing books to read. They're my guilty pleasure. I like thrillers that mix with a little mystery because they're fast-paced and usually end up being page turners. This book was just that.
The author does a great job of setting up the story and the mystique of the new neighborhood the main characters move into. You quickly find yourself becoming engulfed as you join the characters in trying to figure out exactly what has happened in this little cul-de-sac. More twists and turns appear throughout the book until you find yourself barreling to a very startling end.
My only complaints for this book was that it felt rushed in some places and maybe a little forced. Some of the moments just felt off to me, and then the ending seemed like it was wrapped up very quickly, whereas I may have liked to have gotten a little more clarification on things. Also, there were some typos or small grammatical things, but I know that tends to be a personal thing for me more than others, so I didn't let it affect my rating. I also have great admiration for indie authors and like to be more forgiving when rating their work.
Overall, I would certainly recommend this book for a read, especially with the Halloween season coming. It's a nice quick little read that'll get you in the mood for spooky season.
September 9, 2024
Oh my goodness, this book is amazing. First chapter got me hooked. It gave me some TommyKnocker vibes. First you think the book is going to go one way and bam it goes a different way. I love how the author wrote this story and it is incredibly good. If you like horror novels then you should read Embermere. Loved the characters and the storyline. It kept me wanting more. Highly recommend.
September 8, 2024
***I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.***
I could not put this down!! Set in 1955, a unique horror story following Ruby and Paul, who just bought their dream home... Or so they thought. The neighbors are strange, and events aren't adding up. This one will keep you from sleeping!!
I could not put this down!! Set in 1955, a unique horror story following Ruby and Paul, who just bought their dream home... Or so they thought. The neighbors are strange, and events aren't adding up. This one will keep you from sleeping!!
September 10, 2024
such a fun good read to keep you in the edge of your seat needing to know what happens next! i truly enjoyed this book
October 8, 2024
This was such a fun, fast-paced read!!! I absolutely couldn't put it down!!! This was the perfect book to start my fall TBR list. I will definitely have to check out the author's other books!!!
October 8, 2024
The beginning had me sucked in. I will say this book will keep you on your toes. Also you can never guess what is going to happen. Definitely a big twist in the end.
October 1, 2024
If I had to choose one word to describe this book, it would be unsettling.
I felt unsettled throughout the entirety of the story. It's creepy, gory, and nightmarish.
The first few chapters had some kind of repetitiveness to them (not enough to steer you away, but enough to take notice), BUT stick it out...it gets GOOD. It's kind of a slow-burn type, but I thought it mirrored well with the whole building the dread and eerie feelings of the storyline. The last handful of chapters are wildddd and the pace definitely quickens. To be honest, those last handful of chapters had my heart racing and I couldn't read them fast enough!
Ever seen the movie The Birds? It was a movie we watched my freshman year of high school in my English class and it ruined me. I had PTSD reading this book and The Birds was all I could think of at any mention of a crow (remember, all the unsettling and eerie vibes previously mentioned + the crow). And wow, the scene... you'll know when you get there - I was subconsciously reading with my shoulders hunched. Eek!
Tip: pay attention to the crow on the chapter headers. So neat.
Something ain't right about these people, and I think you should read Embermere to find out what they're hiding!!
I felt unsettled throughout the entirety of the story. It's creepy, gory, and nightmarish.
The first few chapters had some kind of repetitiveness to them (not enough to steer you away, but enough to take notice), BUT stick it out...it gets GOOD. It's kind of a slow-burn type, but I thought it mirrored well with the whole building the dread and eerie feelings of the storyline. The last handful of chapters are wildddd and the pace definitely quickens. To be honest, those last handful of chapters had my heart racing and I couldn't read them fast enough!
Ever seen the movie The Birds? It was a movie we watched my freshman year of high school in my English class and it ruined me. I had PTSD reading this book and The Birds was all I could think of at any mention of a crow (remember, all the unsettling and eerie vibes previously mentioned + the crow). And wow, the scene... you'll know when you get there - I was subconsciously reading with my shoulders hunched. Eek!
Tip: pay attention to the crow on the chapter headers. So neat.
Something ain't right about these people, and I think you should read Embermere to find out what they're hiding!!
September 11, 2024
I was lucky enough to be sent a copy of this CRAZY book by Mikayla and wow does it pack a punch!!
I LOVED the setting that the book was built on and truly felt transported in time! I was hooked very early on and my attention was kept most of the time. I loved learning about all the different characters and some scenes made me want to hide under my duvet and never come out 🤣 I will NEVER look at cocoons the same again:) I loved our FMC as wellas Jack (Is he hot?? He sounds hot 😭).
The reason this was not a 5 star for me is because there were some moments (for me personally) that felt too far fetched and took away from the immersion for me (it’s hard to explain what I mean without spoilers but regarding people not questioning certain events and behaviour sooner etc).
Other than that, this was a wild ride and genuinely had me creeped out.
Anyone who knows me knows i LOVE a small town horror book and I would highly recommend this book to fans of horror, otherworldly beings and just straight up creepyness!!
This is my first book from this author and I will certainly be reading more!🫶🏼
I LOVED the setting that the book was built on and truly felt transported in time! I was hooked very early on and my attention was kept most of the time. I loved learning about all the different characters and some scenes made me want to hide under my duvet and never come out 🤣 I will NEVER look at cocoons the same again:) I loved our FMC as wellas Jack (Is he hot?? He sounds hot 😭).
The reason this was not a 5 star for me is because there were some moments (for me personally) that felt too far fetched and took away from the immersion for me (it’s hard to explain what I mean without spoilers but regarding people not questioning certain events and behaviour sooner etc).
Other than that, this was a wild ride and genuinely had me creeped out.
Anyone who knows me knows i LOVE a small town horror book and I would highly recommend this book to fans of horror, otherworldly beings and just straight up creepyness!!
This is my first book from this author and I will certainly be reading more!🫶🏼
September 29, 2024
Wow wow wow! This was one of the most disturbing but fun horror novels I’ve ever read. Lots of body horror and plot twists. The plot twists just kept on coming down to the last page. Embermere by Mikayla Buckman is a gripping horror novel that combines atmospheric tension with compelling character development. Set in the eerie town of Embermere, the novel introduces Paul and Ruby, a couple who move into their dream home but find themselves in the town’s dark and mysterious secrets.
What stands out most about Embermere is its slow-burn tension. Buckman builds a chilling atmosphere, gradually revealing the town’s sinister secrets while keeping readers hooked with unsettling twists.
The pacing, while deliberate, might feel slow at times, but it effectively mirrors the creeping dread of the story. I will say that the ending does leave me with more questions, but, this ambiguity also adds to the eerie tone of the story.
Overall, Embermere is a standout for fans of psychological horror, offering a deeply unsettling experience that will stick with you.
What stands out most about Embermere is its slow-burn tension. Buckman builds a chilling atmosphere, gradually revealing the town’s sinister secrets while keeping readers hooked with unsettling twists.
The pacing, while deliberate, might feel slow at times, but it effectively mirrors the creeping dread of the story. I will say that the ending does leave me with more questions, but, this ambiguity also adds to the eerie tone of the story.
Overall, Embermere is a standout for fans of psychological horror, offering a deeply unsettling experience that will stick with you.
October 4, 2024
I don't even know where to start.
Ruby, the FMC, moves to the small town of Embermere with her husband, Paul, who was offered a job as a maintenance tech at steel plant. They immediately notice the weird smiles their neighbors, Helen and Walter, have when introducing themselves. Ruby starts working at the local diner. While they have weird neighbors, everything else seems great.
Until they hear disturbing rumors, strange things occur (like food turning goopy if not immediately eaten), gruesome murders, and their neighbors are way beyond the normal limit of weird.
The first chapter hooked me, and the book just kept getting better. There was so much tension, I felt I could snap like a tightly pulled wire, but I couldn't let go. The neighbors reminded me of the "Smile" movie, and the short horror films on Youtube called "Don't Look Away" and "Let Me In".
If you enjoy gore, horror, and overwhelming icks, this is for you.
Also, love the chapter headers!
Ruby, the FMC, moves to the small town of Embermere with her husband, Paul, who was offered a job as a maintenance tech at steel plant. They immediately notice the weird smiles their neighbors, Helen and Walter, have when introducing themselves. Ruby starts working at the local diner. While they have weird neighbors, everything else seems great.
Until they hear disturbing rumors, strange things occur (like food turning goopy if not immediately eaten), gruesome murders, and their neighbors are way beyond the normal limit of weird.
The first chapter hooked me, and the book just kept getting better. There was so much tension, I felt I could snap like a tightly pulled wire, but I couldn't let go. The neighbors reminded me of the "Smile" movie, and the short horror films on Youtube called "Don't Look Away" and "Let Me In".
If you enjoy gore, horror, and overwhelming icks, this is for you.
Also, love the chapter headers!
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