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Fallow Creek #4
An Echo of the Grave
There is always another monster.
After weeks of terror, Cass has stopped an immortal killer, made peace with the Fae, and is enjoying some well-deserved happiness with her Warden, Merich. But a betrayal from within her own family cuts that happiness short, and leaves them exposed to a new threat.
This enemy is different than the others. Worse. Hungrier. And as winter descends, bringing a new kind of darkness, Cass is no longer simply defending her position as the Witch, but fighting for her sanity and life.
If she wants to save her family, it’s a fight she has no choice but to win.
But everything has a price. And the cost of victory might be too high.
An Echo of the Grave brings Claudia Cain’s Fallow Creek series to a heart-stopping close.
After weeks of terror, Cass has stopped an immortal killer, made peace with the Fae, and is enjoying some well-deserved happiness with her Warden, Merich. But a betrayal from within her own family cuts that happiness short, and leaves them exposed to a new threat.
This enemy is different than the others. Worse. Hungrier. And as winter descends, bringing a new kind of darkness, Cass is no longer simply defending her position as the Witch, but fighting for her sanity and life.
If she wants to save her family, it’s a fight she has no choice but to win.
But everything has a price. And the cost of victory might be too high.
An Echo of the Grave brings Claudia Cain’s Fallow Creek series to a heart-stopping close.
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440 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 19, 2025
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Claudia Cain
7 books71 followersClaudia Cain is the author of the Silver and Bone trilogy and the Fallow Creek series. She currently lives in New Zealand, and when not writing stories full of magic and monsters, she can usually be found reading them.
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September 19, 2025
I have been waiting for the fourth and final book in the Fallow Creek series and it definitely did not disappoint.
This is a witchy urban fantasy series with horror elements that will creep under your skin. BUT... on the flip side it is balanced with relationship elements that will thaw out your frozen heart. The setting is eerie and atmospheric, and the monsters progressively seem to get worse. I really enjoyed the messy family dynamics and the growing romance which, admittedly has become one of my favorite parts of these books.
Cass as a main character is easy to root for. She's been through hell and back with her family, but somehow remains to fight another day. I loved the final stand she had to take that had been building since the very first book AND her growth has come a long way. The stakes were quite high in this book and everyone's sanity is hanging on by a frayed thread.
And yes this book was just as eerie and creepy as the others, full of macabre monsters and elements that will make your skin crawl. And yes maybe I did get some vivid dreams at night. Mixed with Claudia's prose though, its honestly a no brainer to recommend in the horror fantasy genre..which is usually out of my comfort zone. The plot in this one dove more into the mental aspects of Cass' well being. The trauma that she has survived finally starts to take its toll and thats almost half the battle for her in this final addition to the series.
I really enjoyed how all the plot lines were resolved and how the characters finally came together. There were some big consequences to some of these characters actions and I love that there weren't loopholes to get them out of what they had done.
A solid series that felt unique and is perfectly spooky for the upcoming fall season. Time to add it to your TBRS!
**content: moderate strong language, horror violence, just kissing.
This is a witchy urban fantasy series with horror elements that will creep under your skin. BUT... on the flip side it is balanced with relationship elements that will thaw out your frozen heart. The setting is eerie and atmospheric, and the monsters progressively seem to get worse. I really enjoyed the messy family dynamics and the growing romance which, admittedly has become one of my favorite parts of these books.
Cass as a main character is easy to root for. She's been through hell and back with her family, but somehow remains to fight another day. I loved the final stand she had to take that had been building since the very first book AND her growth has come a long way. The stakes were quite high in this book and everyone's sanity is hanging on by a frayed thread.
And yes this book was just as eerie and creepy as the others, full of macabre monsters and elements that will make your skin crawl. And yes maybe I did get some vivid dreams at night. Mixed with Claudia's prose though, its honestly a no brainer to recommend in the horror fantasy genre..which is usually out of my comfort zone. The plot in this one dove more into the mental aspects of Cass' well being. The trauma that she has survived finally starts to take its toll and thats almost half the battle for her in this final addition to the series.
I really enjoyed how all the plot lines were resolved and how the characters finally came together. There were some big consequences to some of these characters actions and I love that there weren't loopholes to get them out of what they had done.
A solid series that felt unique and is perfectly spooky for the upcoming fall season. Time to add it to your TBRS!
**content: moderate strong language, horror violence, just kissing.
October 11, 2025
full rtc~
- emotional roller coaster
- heartbreaking
- jam packed with action
- emotional roller coaster
- heartbreaking
- jam packed with action
September 20, 2025
Thank you to the author for an eARC.
GOOD CONCLUSION.
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I have really enjoyed this series and I liked how everything was wrapped up and thought it was satisfying for all of the characters (and honestly I can see a spin-off??).
The complicated and dramatic family was quirky and intense as always. I still can’t stand Pen, but everyone else is great! I loved that the romance was turned up a notch too because I have loved Merich from day one. The FMC, Cass, is someone you want to cheer on and I continually love her soft tenacity to do the next right thing.
If you enjoy books that will give you the CREEPS. You have to pick up this series. I’m not usually a fan of that dynamic so that goes to show you how expertly this is written. I love that I get the heebie-jeebies and feel like I need a light on but that I also have to keep going to know what happens next. This is an awesome series if you’re looking to switch up genres or try something new.
Overall audience notes:
- Horror paranormal
- Language: mild+
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: high
GOOD CONCLUSION.
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I have really enjoyed this series and I liked how everything was wrapped up and thought it was satisfying for all of the characters (and honestly I can see a spin-off??).
The complicated and dramatic family was quirky and intense as always. I still can’t stand Pen, but everyone else is great! I loved that the romance was turned up a notch too because I have loved Merich from day one. The FMC, Cass, is someone you want to cheer on and I continually love her soft tenacity to do the next right thing.
If you enjoy books that will give you the CREEPS. You have to pick up this series. I’m not usually a fan of that dynamic so that goes to show you how expertly this is written. I love that I get the heebie-jeebies and feel like I need a light on but that I also have to keep going to know what happens next. This is an awesome series if you’re looking to switch up genres or try something new.
Overall audience notes:
- Horror paranormal
- Language: mild+
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: high
September 21, 2025
Claudia Cain can do no wrong in my eyes. She just consistently churns out flawless stories and I can’t get enough of them. I think this installment in the series just might be my favourite yet by her. It’s dark and twisted but also has a beautiful emotional side which is what I love about her writing. This was the absolute perfect ending, it went above and beyond what I was hoping for and when I finished this book I just sighed contentedly with satisfaction.
September 4, 2025
“Of all the ghosts who could haunt me, she’s the only one I’ve wanted.”
The creepiness factor ramps up 100% in this final book of the series, and I was all for it. Cain’s writing is so vivid and descriptive. She absolutely excels at setting an atmosphere; I could feel the horror seeping into my skin.
I will miss our witches and our fae and our creepy little woods so much. Her characters always feel so human and real, their fear and anger, their mistakes, and most importantly, their love. For each other, their town, and magic.
A huge thank you to the author for sending me an early copy for review!
September 2, 2025
This was an amazing end to the series! I’ve absolutely loved these books, I’ve fallen in love with Cass, got lost in the woods and suffered the emotional damage along with the characters. These books are intense and heartfelt, complex and beautiful, creepy and horrifying (in exactly the right dose!) and I’m gutted it’s over!
An Echo of the Grave gave us the full circle feeling. It holds the past storylines at the forefront and reminds us of what Cass has been through, of what she’s survived. Will this final evil be the one that takes her down? When it becomes so personal, the monstrous mother returned, secrets finally out and Cass’s sanity on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
The overarching plot was the kind of intense and horrifying that I’ve come to expect with this series. I loved seeing what had become of the Witch who sired Cass and her siblings. Monstrous seems like an understatement. The ways she tested Cass’s resolve - who never wanted to be the Witch at all - and the power she wielded made for an excellent final villain. As always, it was deliciously creepy and certain scenes had me on the edge of my seat. The siblings have been through so much and this book is the culmination of it all. They’re still attempting to recover from past horrors but how can they when the memories won’t let them forget? The madness was particularly impactful and terrifying since it’s not something easily fought. I will say a few of the attempts to fight the villain felt a little repetitive and it was more of a psychological plot that as action packed as some of the past books (though there was still plenty of intense scenes!). Still, I thoroughly enjoyed the story.
I also really appreciated that the characters feel the consequences of their actions. So often I find in books that the characters manage to escape unscathed or brush off things easily, but not here. Actions have consequences, decisions can’t be undone and someone has to pay for them. These moments were both deeply satisfying and intensely felt. As always, Cain delivers every part of the story beautifully.
Cass is, of course, the highlight but I really just love all the side characters. The siblings dynamics have always been such a fantastic element to the story. The complex, messy, realistic relationships draw me in every time. But I also really enjoyed everyone else too; Holland and Brigid for example. In The Binding Season we get to dive into the Fae realm and understand that world more and I liked the continuation we got here. Holland, the fae realm, the rules, the otherworldly entities are all fascinating.
Overall great ending with a compelling villain and all the creepy forest, mythical unknowable entities and unending resilience of Cass in the face of unbeatable odds, that we know and love. It tied up everything well whilst leaving things open enough that it felt like the characters had a life full of possibilities waiting for them.
Claudia has a way of making these intense horror esque plots full of emotional connection and heartwarming moments that I just adore. Her characters feel real and these books are a perfectly mixed recipe. Definitely an all time favourite series that I’ll always recommend!
An Echo of the Grave gave us the full circle feeling. It holds the past storylines at the forefront and reminds us of what Cass has been through, of what she’s survived. Will this final evil be the one that takes her down? When it becomes so personal, the monstrous mother returned, secrets finally out and Cass’s sanity on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
The overarching plot was the kind of intense and horrifying that I’ve come to expect with this series. I loved seeing what had become of the Witch who sired Cass and her siblings. Monstrous seems like an understatement. The ways she tested Cass’s resolve - who never wanted to be the Witch at all - and the power she wielded made for an excellent final villain. As always, it was deliciously creepy and certain scenes had me on the edge of my seat. The siblings have been through so much and this book is the culmination of it all. They’re still attempting to recover from past horrors but how can they when the memories won’t let them forget? The madness was particularly impactful and terrifying since it’s not something easily fought. I will say a few of the attempts to fight the villain felt a little repetitive and it was more of a psychological plot that as action packed as some of the past books (though there was still plenty of intense scenes!). Still, I thoroughly enjoyed the story.
I also really appreciated that the characters feel the consequences of their actions. So often I find in books that the characters manage to escape unscathed or brush off things easily, but not here. Actions have consequences, decisions can’t be undone and someone has to pay for them. These moments were both deeply satisfying and intensely felt. As always, Cain delivers every part of the story beautifully.
Cass is, of course, the highlight but I really just love all the side characters. The siblings dynamics have always been such a fantastic element to the story. The complex, messy, realistic relationships draw me in every time. But I also really enjoyed everyone else too; Holland and Brigid for example. In The Binding Season we get to dive into the Fae realm and understand that world more and I liked the continuation we got here. Holland, the fae realm, the rules, the otherworldly entities are all fascinating.
Overall great ending with a compelling villain and all the creepy forest, mythical unknowable entities and unending resilience of Cass in the face of unbeatable odds, that we know and love. It tied up everything well whilst leaving things open enough that it felt like the characters had a life full of possibilities waiting for them.
Claudia has a way of making these intense horror esque plots full of emotional connection and heartwarming moments that I just adore. Her characters feel real and these books are a perfectly mixed recipe. Definitely an all time favourite series that I’ll always recommend!
September 15, 2025
Thank you to the author for sending me a review copy!
An emotional, intense and bittersweet ending to one of my favorite horror series. I cannot believe our time in Fallow Creek is over!
Pick this up if you like:
-Fantasy set in the real world
-Horror and mystery with high stakes
-Bickering family members (who love each other dearly)
-A hot fae boyfriend
-Witchery with a strict magic system
AN ECHO OF THE GRAVE picks up right where the jaw-dropping conclusion to THE BINDING SEASON left off, and I was thrilled to be right back in the action. Only this time, the dead aren’t staying buried. Cass is haunted by her past decisions, and nobody else seems quite in their right mind, either. From the jump, it’s clear danger is coming—and it’s coming fast.
The atmosphere Cain infuses into this book is simply unreal. It’s mystical, terrifying, haunting and beautiful. The prose is lush with descriptions of the wintery woods but also the grotesque tableaus we’ve faced in the past three Fallow Creek novels. The descriptions of each monster (including the Big Bad herself) were absolutely horrific but never crossed the line into “over the top,” which I think is immensely impressive given just how many there were.
Of course, there’s the suspense!!! I’ve come to learn to not trust Claudia—she can and will kill your favs—and there were several scenes where my heart raced, I gasped, I put the book down in fear, I cried. My heart truly hadn’t beat fast for a book like it did reading this one in a long time.
But aside from the spooky, there’s so much emotional honesty and depth in this book. Cass and her family’s journeys tie up beautifully, even though they must all grapple with the weight of their decisions and regrets. Things matter in these books, and the weight Cass, in particular, carries with her is felt more intensely with every page. It’s not a happy ending for everyone, but it’s a powerful one.
Some nitty gritty bonus things:
-The magic system used in the Fallow Creek books felt a little murky in this book, but it’s possible I forgot some details from previous novels. Every use of magic has a price, but sometimes it’s not very clear how they do things they do. It’s fun, at any rate, and I especially love the “bonus” magic Cass and her siblings have from their respective dads.
-Speaking of dads:
-The ending felt a tad rushed; after 400 pages of struggling to fight back and beat the main villain, everything wrapped up a little more neatly than I expected. Perhaps that’s the previous book trauma talking, though. I was satisfied where everyone ended up in the end.
-Merich <3 That’s all.
An emotional, intense and bittersweet ending to one of my favorite horror series. I cannot believe our time in Fallow Creek is over!
Pick this up if you like:
-Fantasy set in the real world
-Horror and mystery with high stakes
-Bickering family members (who love each other dearly)
-A hot fae boyfriend
-Witchery with a strict magic system
AN ECHO OF THE GRAVE picks up right where the jaw-dropping conclusion to THE BINDING SEASON left off, and I was thrilled to be right back in the action. Only this time, the dead aren’t staying buried. Cass is haunted by her past decisions, and nobody else seems quite in their right mind, either. From the jump, it’s clear danger is coming—and it’s coming fast.
The atmosphere Cain infuses into this book is simply unreal. It’s mystical, terrifying, haunting and beautiful. The prose is lush with descriptions of the wintery woods but also the grotesque tableaus we’ve faced in the past three Fallow Creek novels. The descriptions of each monster (including the Big Bad herself) were absolutely horrific but never crossed the line into “over the top,” which I think is immensely impressive given just how many there were.
Of course, there’s the suspense!!! I’ve come to learn to not trust Claudia—she can and will kill your favs—and there were several scenes where my heart raced, I gasped, I put the book down in fear, I cried. My heart truly hadn’t beat fast for a book like it did reading this one in a long time.
But aside from the spooky, there’s so much emotional honesty and depth in this book. Cass and her family’s journeys tie up beautifully, even though they must all grapple with the weight of their decisions and regrets. Things matter in these books, and the weight Cass, in particular, carries with her is felt more intensely with every page. It’s not a happy ending for everyone, but it’s a powerful one.
Some nitty gritty bonus things:
-The magic system used in the Fallow Creek books felt a little murky in this book, but it’s possible I forgot some details from previous novels. Every use of magic has a price, but sometimes it’s not very clear how they do things they do. It’s fun, at any rate, and I especially love the “bonus” magic Cass and her siblings have from their respective dads.
-Speaking of dads:
-The ending felt a tad rushed; after 400 pages of struggling to fight back and beat the main villain, everything wrapped up a little more neatly than I expected. Perhaps that’s the previous book trauma talking, though. I was satisfied where everyone ended up in the end.
-Merich <3 That’s all.
September 20, 2025
“You say your minds are using your dead against you, but if they loved you in life, why should it be any different in death ? Therefore, an unfriendly specters cannot be real.”
Actual Rating: 4.5⭐
An Echo of the Grave was the epic finale I’ve been waiting for—and it absolutely delivered. Emotional, action-packed, and just the right amount of spooky, it hit all the notes I love in a series wrap-up.
The story picks up right after the previous book’s ending. It’s been a while since I read that one, but I had no trouble jumping back in—Cain drops just enough breadcrumbs to jog your memory without slowing the pace.
The stakes are sky-high this time around. The Villain returns and immediately throws everything into chaos. She’s pure evil—no sympathy, no redemption arc, just a ruthless villain.
Her presence puts Cass, her loved ones, and the entire Fae realm in danger. And let’s be real: taking her down is no easy feat. This is the toughest fight yet!
One thing I really loved was Cass’s family dynamic. It’s messy, full of love, and packed with snarky, sassy remarks that felt so real. Their dark humor added a surprising lightness to the eerie atmosphere, and I found myself smiling even in the creepiest, most high-stakes moments.
Cass and Merrich’s love is tested in the most devastating way. Their bond, once so fierce and magnetic, begins to fracture—and watching it happen is quietly brutal.
Merrich starts losing his memories, and every time he forgets Cass, it crushed me. I was rooting for them so hard, hoping they’d find their way back to each other.
There were moments that had me on edge, unsure who would make it out alive.
The ending was bittersweet—satisfying, but not without consequences. Some characters are left carrying the weight of their choices, which made the resolution feel earned and real.
And judging by that ending… could there be a spin-off? Maybe a new POV or a deeper dive into the Fae realm? I’d love to explore more of this world.
Overall, this was a powerful, satisfying conclusion.
Claudia Cain’s writing is vivid and immersive—I could feel the chill of the forest, the unease of the hallucinations, and the warmth of the quieter, tender moments. I’ll definitely be picking up more of her books in the future!
I received a review copy from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily!
⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: Depictions of violence, injury, self-harm, death, gore, body horror. Mentions of suicide, parental abuse, and depictions of depression and anxiety.
Actual Rating: 4.5⭐
An Echo of the Grave was the epic finale I’ve been waiting for—and it absolutely delivered. Emotional, action-packed, and just the right amount of spooky, it hit all the notes I love in a series wrap-up.
The story picks up right after the previous book’s ending. It’s been a while since I read that one, but I had no trouble jumping back in—Cain drops just enough breadcrumbs to jog your memory without slowing the pace.
The stakes are sky-high this time around. The Villain returns and immediately throws everything into chaos. She’s pure evil—no sympathy, no redemption arc, just a ruthless villain.
Her presence puts Cass, her loved ones, and the entire Fae realm in danger. And let’s be real: taking her down is no easy feat. This is the toughest fight yet!
One thing I really loved was Cass’s family dynamic. It’s messy, full of love, and packed with snarky, sassy remarks that felt so real. Their dark humor added a surprising lightness to the eerie atmosphere, and I found myself smiling even in the creepiest, most high-stakes moments.
Cass and Merrich’s love is tested in the most devastating way. Their bond, once so fierce and magnetic, begins to fracture—and watching it happen is quietly brutal.
Merrich starts losing his memories, and every time he forgets Cass, it crushed me. I was rooting for them so hard, hoping they’d find their way back to each other.
There were moments that had me on edge, unsure who would make it out alive.
The ending was bittersweet—satisfying, but not without consequences. Some characters are left carrying the weight of their choices, which made the resolution feel earned and real.
And judging by that ending… could there be a spin-off? Maybe a new POV or a deeper dive into the Fae realm? I’d love to explore more of this world.
Overall, this was a powerful, satisfying conclusion.
Claudia Cain’s writing is vivid and immersive—I could feel the chill of the forest, the unease of the hallucinations, and the warmth of the quieter, tender moments. I’ll definitely be picking up more of her books in the future!
I received a review copy from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily!
⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: Depictions of violence, injury, self-harm, death, gore, body horror. Mentions of suicide, parental abuse, and depictions of depression and anxiety.
September 15, 2025
i have been reading this series since right before book 2 came out and it has been so incredible following the reilly siblings through all of their stories, trauma, and triumphs. these books are spooky, emotional, heartbreaking, and sometimes even laugh out loud funny.
“an echo of the grave” was a heart-pounding ride that had me clutching my pearls and gasping kn several occasions. with the looming goal of taking back her Witch’s power, cassandra has to fight against entities even more powerful than she’s ever seen, as well as the intangible enemies of her past who come back to haunt her. theo still can’t leave, helen is still tortured by her ghosts, and pen learns hard lessons about the consequences of well-intentioned mistakes. and of course my beloved merich is still around, helping cass and her siblings and being handsome about it. but even he is not spared in this final installment of trauma and trial.
i really really enjoyed this final piece of the story, and i liked where everything ended up. i will say that the pacing was a bit dragged out in places and too quick in others for me, more so than the other books in the series. also to avoid any potential spoilers, i will simply say that a few events tied up a bit too neatly and i would’ve liked to see some harsher consequences.
but all in all, i loved my time in fallow creek and i was truly upset that the saga is over! if you like the vibes of spooky dark woods, fae that are more gruesome than gorgeous, and ghost stories then you are sure to love this series! autumn is the perfect time to settle in with the books and go on this lovely, dark, and deep adventure.
many thanks to the author for an ARC and for always indulging my love of merich by including his quotes on her instagram stories ;)
“an echo of the grave” was a heart-pounding ride that had me clutching my pearls and gasping kn several occasions. with the looming goal of taking back her Witch’s power, cassandra has to fight against entities even more powerful than she’s ever seen, as well as the intangible enemies of her past who come back to haunt her. theo still can’t leave, helen is still tortured by her ghosts, and pen learns hard lessons about the consequences of well-intentioned mistakes. and of course my beloved merich is still around, helping cass and her siblings and being handsome about it. but even he is not spared in this final installment of trauma and trial.
i really really enjoyed this final piece of the story, and i liked where everything ended up. i will say that the pacing was a bit dragged out in places and too quick in others for me, more so than the other books in the series. also to avoid any potential spoilers, i will simply say that a few events tied up a bit too neatly and i would’ve liked to see some harsher consequences.
but all in all, i loved my time in fallow creek and i was truly upset that the saga is over! if you like the vibes of spooky dark woods, fae that are more gruesome than gorgeous, and ghost stories then you are sure to love this series! autumn is the perfect time to settle in with the books and go on this lovely, dark, and deep adventure.
many thanks to the author for an ARC and for always indulging my love of merich by including his quotes on her instagram stories ;)
August 8, 2025
“Dune is good, you’re just uncultured.”
-Theo
I’ve waited what feels like forever to return to the world of Fallow Creek! I’ve been on this journey for a few years now. Walking beside Cass and her family through monsters, heartbreak, and impossible choices. Now, to finally reach the end of their journey is as bittersweet as it gets.
This finale is overflowing with both heart and hurt. Everything from the last three books has been building to this moment and it’s a brutal, desperate fight for Fallow Creek. The fight to be the Witch. The only Witch. And it’s devastating to watch the toll it takes on each character.
“The woods are lovely, dark, and deep.”
We have come full circle. And the journey with this one was so worth it.
I thank Claudia over and over for sending be an arc to review. I couldn’t wait another minute to dive into this one. I hope that someday we get to return to Fallow Creek.
-Theo
I’ve waited what feels like forever to return to the world of Fallow Creek! I’ve been on this journey for a few years now. Walking beside Cass and her family through monsters, heartbreak, and impossible choices. Now, to finally reach the end of their journey is as bittersweet as it gets.
This finale is overflowing with both heart and hurt. Everything from the last three books has been building to this moment and it’s a brutal, desperate fight for Fallow Creek. The fight to be the Witch. The only Witch. And it’s devastating to watch the toll it takes on each character.
“The woods are lovely, dark, and deep.”
We have come full circle. And the journey with this one was so worth it.
I thank Claudia over and over for sending be an arc to review. I couldn’t wait another minute to dive into this one. I hope that someday we get to return to Fallow Creek.
September 23, 2025
Thank you to the author for my gifted eARC in exchange for an honest review. I truly enjoyed this story/series!
This is the last book of an awesome series! I’m sad to see it’s over but I couldn’t have asked for a better conclusion for a series.
This is the perfect spooky season story. It’s dark and horror based. With a lovely twist on how we know the magical world of far, witches, and magic. What I really liked about this is how it’s a continuation of the other books. Cain brings back not just Cass’ PTSD/trauma of everything they went through, but the other characters traumas too.
I also felt so scene through Pen, the littlest sister who isn’t so little anymore but of course she’s still treated like the baby. As the youngest of multiple sibling I think this was very well written.
Cain had me on my toes and is such a great story teller. I literally was biting my nails reading through this!
This is the last book of an awesome series! I’m sad to see it’s over but I couldn’t have asked for a better conclusion for a series.
This is the perfect spooky season story. It’s dark and horror based. With a lovely twist on how we know the magical world of far, witches, and magic. What I really liked about this is how it’s a continuation of the other books. Cain brings back not just Cass’ PTSD/trauma of everything they went through, but the other characters traumas too.
I also felt so scene through Pen, the littlest sister who isn’t so little anymore but of course she’s still treated like the baby. As the youngest of multiple sibling I think this was very well written.
Cain had me on my toes and is such a great story teller. I literally was biting my nails reading through this!
September 24, 2025
An Echo of the Grave is the last book in the Fallow Creek series, a witchy series with some fantasy and horror elements. Cass has fought and stopped monsters before, but now she is confronted by a larger threat.
As with the previous book, An Echo of the Grave is atmospheric and creepy, but also has lighthearted moments. The sibling relationships continues to be my favorite part of the books. Each sibling is different and it causes many issues, but at the end of the day they come together. The romance is also very well written and I am glad there was still some yearning in this book.
The main threat in this book didn’t feel as powerful and threatening as I found the previous, but the other monsters were definitely eerie.
This was a solid conclusion and I love how everything was tied up. If you are looking for the perfect atmospheric and creepy series with amazing writing, definitely check this out!
As with the previous book, An Echo of the Grave is atmospheric and creepy, but also has lighthearted moments. The sibling relationships continues to be my favorite part of the books. Each sibling is different and it causes many issues, but at the end of the day they come together. The romance is also very well written and I am glad there was still some yearning in this book.
The main threat in this book didn’t feel as powerful and threatening as I found the previous, but the other monsters were definitely eerie.
This was a solid conclusion and I love how everything was tied up. If you are looking for the perfect atmospheric and creepy series with amazing writing, definitely check this out!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 14, 2025
Claudia Cain, you’ve done it once again! One thing about me is I love a good ending to a series. Saying goodbye to the characters as I closed out the book was such a satisfyingly, bittersweet moment. This series hits the spot when it comes to horror fantasy, with some fun banter thrown in. I’ve said it before & I will say it again, this series is the perfect read for the Fall season. Immediately add it to your TBR’s!
August 7, 2025
An Echo of the Grave, the fourth and final installment in the Fallow Creek series, is a supernatural thriller with a heart-pounding storyline that makes it impossible to put down. Claudia Cain masterfully creates an atmosphere that is both beautiful and horrifying, delivering a pervasive sense of dread that permeates every page. As with previous installments, the beloved characters continue to explore complex family relationships while battling monsters that will haunt your nightmares. Fans of Fallow Creek will not be disappointed with this chilling conclusion to the series.
September 18, 2025
I received an ARC from the Author. The last book in a thrilling series, a spooky, thrilling and highly satisfactory end to the storyline. The author has mastered the art of captivating you from beginning to end and ensuring your breath is held the whole time. At no point during the book was I comfortable, and an expert amount of unforeseen plot twists ensured that I finished the book in a matter of hours. One of those books you wish you could forget and read again.
August 22, 2025
I can't believe this series is over! Fallow Creek is easily up there among my favorite fantasy series of all time and I already know this is one I will reread regularly, particularly in the fall when I need something spooky. The things I loved about the first three books - incredible characters, complex relationship dynamics, gorgeous prose, perfectly paced plot - are all here in book four. But better - because everything comes to a head and all the secrets come out. Sacrifices are made and hearts are broken and everything is terrifying because the Big Bad in this book is just so, so much worse than any of the others. The feeling is new but also a logical build on all the threats and twists of the last three books. It is an absolute joy to find yourself partway through the final book in a series and realize the author has been planning this all along, to realize that everything else really just led your favorite characters right to this moment.
I am keeping this review deliberately vague because I do not want to spoil a thing for those who have not read the other books yet but PLEASE READ THIS SERIES. Sometimes it is creepy and sometimes it is scary and sometimes your heart just breaks over and over because it is so human and real, monsters or not. An enthusiastic five stars.
I am keeping this review deliberately vague because I do not want to spoil a thing for those who have not read the other books yet but PLEASE READ THIS SERIES. Sometimes it is creepy and sometimes it is scary and sometimes your heart just breaks over and over because it is so human and real, monsters or not. An enthusiastic five stars.
September 16, 2025
I have absolutely loved the Fallow Creek series and the final instalment did not disappoint. The setting, the characters, the gritty vibe - it's unlike anything else I've read and hard to categorise but so good. I know that Cain isn't afraid to kill her darlings so this one kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed the way it kind of came full circle without feeling overdone. Cain is a fantastic writer and this was a very satisfying conclusion to the quartet.
August 2, 2025
"Once more, the woods are quiet."
*A massive thank you to Claudia for allowing me to read an ARC of An Echo of the Grave. All thoughts and comments are my own.*
This is how An Echo of the Grave begins. What follows is a triumph. The final book in Claudia Cain's Fallow Creek series delivers a spine-tingling, skin crawling, anxiety inducing conclusion that will keep you on the edge of your seat and bring you to tears.
Cain's immersive imagery once again brings the unsettling eeriness of nature and gruesome creatures born of twisted magic spectacularly to life. Her trademark banter and quick wit is at its best in An Echo of the Grave. The levity perfectly balances the tense and haunting atmosphere as Cass and her found family take on their biggest adversary yet.
In this story we see the impact of the trauma that all of the characters have experienced. The way it impacts their physical wellbeing, their relationships, their mental health. I've loved watching all of the characters grow throughout the series, most especially Cass. We experience her fear, her determination, her love and loyalty, her desperation, and her sacrifice. Her relationship with Merich continues to be sweet, swoony, funny, and completely butterfly inducing. Their moments together are some of my favorite from the story.
An Echo of the Grave is everything I wanted in a series finale. It's the perfect ending to one of my all time favorite series. I loved every second of it, even when my stomach was in knots and tears were running down my face. I honestly can't recommend this series enough! It's brilliant!!
If you haven't started Fallow Creek, check out book one: Lovely, Dark, and Deep. It's available in ebook, and physical copies at the usual places.
"A web, painstakingly woven with magic and blood, is broken. And the creature remembers. The children. The stone."
"Fine. I'll do it. For now, at least. But I want absolute subservience from the lot of you, and I want someone feeding me peeled grapes on command, and I don't want to have to wash the dishes anymore."
"It's been a long time since I was comfortable in these trees, but normally I'm worried about something lurking within them. This time, the woods themselves feel like the monster."
"Even in my dreams, the Child always has the last cruel word, so that I wake with a lump of misery in my chest. Maybe that's what a haunting is, in truth; your own guilt following you."
"God, put some clothes on, will you?"
Merich looks down at himself with the absolute nonchalance of a cat mid-bath. "Why? I see nothing to be embarrassed about."
"Cassandra," he says, my name like a song in his mouth, "by now you should know that I'd follow you to Hell itself."
"Kissing me over a dead animal," I say. "We have truly reached the height of romance."
*A massive thank you to Claudia for allowing me to read an ARC of An Echo of the Grave. All thoughts and comments are my own.*
This is how An Echo of the Grave begins. What follows is a triumph. The final book in Claudia Cain's Fallow Creek series delivers a spine-tingling, skin crawling, anxiety inducing conclusion that will keep you on the edge of your seat and bring you to tears.
Cain's immersive imagery once again brings the unsettling eeriness of nature and gruesome creatures born of twisted magic spectacularly to life. Her trademark banter and quick wit is at its best in An Echo of the Grave. The levity perfectly balances the tense and haunting atmosphere as Cass and her found family take on their biggest adversary yet.
In this story we see the impact of the trauma that all of the characters have experienced. The way it impacts their physical wellbeing, their relationships, their mental health. I've loved watching all of the characters grow throughout the series, most especially Cass. We experience her fear, her determination, her love and loyalty, her desperation, and her sacrifice. Her relationship with Merich continues to be sweet, swoony, funny, and completely butterfly inducing. Their moments together are some of my favorite from the story.
An Echo of the Grave is everything I wanted in a series finale. It's the perfect ending to one of my all time favorite series. I loved every second of it, even when my stomach was in knots and tears were running down my face. I honestly can't recommend this series enough! It's brilliant!!
If you haven't started Fallow Creek, check out book one: Lovely, Dark, and Deep. It's available in ebook, and physical copies at the usual places.
"A web, painstakingly woven with magic and blood, is broken. And the creature remembers. The children. The stone."
"Fine. I'll do it. For now, at least. But I want absolute subservience from the lot of you, and I want someone feeding me peeled grapes on command, and I don't want to have to wash the dishes anymore."
"It's been a long time since I was comfortable in these trees, but normally I'm worried about something lurking within them. This time, the woods themselves feel like the monster."
"Even in my dreams, the Child always has the last cruel word, so that I wake with a lump of misery in my chest. Maybe that's what a haunting is, in truth; your own guilt following you."
"God, put some clothes on, will you?"
Merich looks down at himself with the absolute nonchalance of a cat mid-bath. "Why? I see nothing to be embarrassed about."
"Cassandra," he says, my name like a song in his mouth, "by now you should know that I'd follow you to Hell itself."
"Kissing me over a dead animal," I say. "We have truly reached the height of romance."
September 21, 2025
AN ECHO OF THE GRAVE - 3,75 / 5 STARS
It's a wrap :( It feels strange knowing this is the last time I'll get to review a book from this series, but here we are. As per usual, Claudia's way of storytelling is gripping. Her descriptions are exceptionally vivid, and she'll never shy away from depicting gore to get her vision across. I've never had issues visualising the horrors she's come up with, to the point of literal shivers during some of the scenes in this book.
And the dialogue. I scrolled through my epub to find a nice quote for this review, only to realise I'd mostly been marking sections of banter that had me laughing out loud. Holland was an absolute treat in this book, with one of my personal favourite quotes being: "Lovely to see you again and all that, but we're going to leave your pleasantly dripping abode before we freeze to death. Catch up again in a century or so?". His sass is unmatched, though Merich was a close second.
I will say that I missed some lighter scenes in this instalment. The story delves into the darker themes that come up as a result of everything that Cass has been through, as well as the threat Elizabeth poses, keeping them constantly on their toes with attacks and a curse that weaves its way through the narrative. It made sense for the progression of the story, but as a result, it got a bit too dark and heavy for me at times, and I found myself putting the book away for a while before I continued reading.
Still, overall, it was a fitting end to a great series, and I'm happy that I got introduced to it in 2023. If you have yet to start the series, now's your chance to curl up on the couch while the days get shorter and give yourself over to the eerie and downright creepy atmosphere that Claudia has shaped. You will not regret it.
I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for my honest review. This did not influence my opinion.
"Even when you have magic, there's no arguing with a knife at your neck."
It's a wrap :( It feels strange knowing this is the last time I'll get to review a book from this series, but here we are. As per usual, Claudia's way of storytelling is gripping. Her descriptions are exceptionally vivid, and she'll never shy away from depicting gore to get her vision across. I've never had issues visualising the horrors she's come up with, to the point of literal shivers during some of the scenes in this book.
And the dialogue. I scrolled through my epub to find a nice quote for this review, only to realise I'd mostly been marking sections of banter that had me laughing out loud. Holland was an absolute treat in this book, with one of my personal favourite quotes being: "Lovely to see you again and all that, but we're going to leave your pleasantly dripping abode before we freeze to death. Catch up again in a century or so?". His sass is unmatched, though Merich was a close second.
I will say that I missed some lighter scenes in this instalment. The story delves into the darker themes that come up as a result of everything that Cass has been through, as well as the threat Elizabeth poses, keeping them constantly on their toes with attacks and a curse that weaves its way through the narrative. It made sense for the progression of the story, but as a result, it got a bit too dark and heavy for me at times, and I found myself putting the book away for a while before I continued reading.
Still, overall, it was a fitting end to a great series, and I'm happy that I got introduced to it in 2023. If you have yet to start the series, now's your chance to curl up on the couch while the days get shorter and give yourself over to the eerie and downright creepy atmosphere that Claudia has shaped. You will not regret it.
I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for my honest review. This did not influence my opinion.
September 19, 2025
The final instalment of the Fallow Creek series, An Echo of the Grave, has still left me in shock and awe. The ability to invoke so many emotions is truly a talent, and that is exactly what Claudia Cain does with this story. There are only two books that have made me cry and this is one of them. The rollercoaster of emotions was unreal (in the best way possible).
While awaiting my copy of the book, I had tried to imagine how she would end it. We have seen so many things I could not have dreamed up, so I’m not sure why I thought I could with this one haha. The weaving and unraveling of this journey Cass and her family have been on was incredible to witness and is a constant reminder that no one is safe in Cain’s stories!!!
One of my absolute favourite things about Cain’s characters is their imperfections. They are not extraordinary people with superpowers, but a family and community trying to find their way to peace and safety the best way they can (and always with help.) Over the four books, we get to know the ins and outs of multiple characters and develop a love, hate or both relationship with them. We see their mistakes, fears, joys, and hopes and one can never be certain what is in store for them from one moment to the next.
I have so much I want to say about this book, and most of it is not spoiler free, so all I can say is be sure to get yourself a copy of this book. It is an incredibly mind blowing finale that will leave you wanting more. I will miss waiting for more books in this series to be released, and look forward to going back and rereading all four back-to-back to see if there are little things I missed the first time around.
Thank you so much to Claudia Cain for providing me the opportunity to read this series. I am truly grateful and will never stop recommending it to anyone who will listen.
While awaiting my copy of the book, I had tried to imagine how she would end it. We have seen so many things I could not have dreamed up, so I’m not sure why I thought I could with this one haha. The weaving and unraveling of this journey Cass and her family have been on was incredible to witness and is a constant reminder that no one is safe in Cain’s stories!!!
One of my absolute favourite things about Cain’s characters is their imperfections. They are not extraordinary people with superpowers, but a family and community trying to find their way to peace and safety the best way they can (and always with help.) Over the four books, we get to know the ins and outs of multiple characters and develop a love, hate or both relationship with them. We see their mistakes, fears, joys, and hopes and one can never be certain what is in store for them from one moment to the next.
I have so much I want to say about this book, and most of it is not spoiler free, so all I can say is be sure to get yourself a copy of this book. It is an incredibly mind blowing finale that will leave you wanting more. I will miss waiting for more books in this series to be released, and look forward to going back and rereading all four back-to-back to see if there are little things I missed the first time around.
Thank you so much to Claudia Cain for providing me the opportunity to read this series. I am truly grateful and will never stop recommending it to anyone who will listen.
September 19, 2025
Out of the frying pan and into certain death. An Echo of the Grave picks up where The Binding Season ended, a shocking betrayal from within the Reilly family.
The woods are safe once again, but the peace is brief. Cass’s happiness comes to a grinding halt, and things quickly spiral out of control as she faces the most gruesome monster yet, and this time, it’s personal. Everything from the last three books has been building to this moment. The stakes are impossibly high, grisly choices must be made as ghosts from the past refuse to stay dead, and everyone’s sanity is tested.
Over the course of four books, I have become deeply attached to Fallow Creek, to Cass and her family, the land of the Fae, and, of course, Merich. The foundation of the story is family, both by blood and found. The character growth, individually and collectively, is remarkable. As well as the magic system, and detailed world building in a deceptively small town. Cain’s writing is so immersive, and the banter flows easily, making the reader feel part of the family. Every emotion is palpable – anxiety, pain, fear, happiness, heartbreak, grief, love, and anger.
However, after spending lots of time in her stories, I also learned that Claudia Cain isn’t afraid to kill off important characters, so I was terrified for everyone throughout the book. No one is safe, but Cain is a master of weaving horror and heartfelt emotion together, soothing the blow of devastating and frightening moments.
Some of my favorite moments, particularly between Cass and Merich, were found in this book. Their bond was tested to the point where I was in tears, rooting for them as they went through hell.
An Echo of the Grave is gutwrenching, bittersweet, and perfect. I wish the story could continue forever, but the characters fought tooth and nail for this conclusion, and Cain orchestrated it brilliantly.
The woods are safe once again, but the peace is brief. Cass’s happiness comes to a grinding halt, and things quickly spiral out of control as she faces the most gruesome monster yet, and this time, it’s personal. Everything from the last three books has been building to this moment. The stakes are impossibly high, grisly choices must be made as ghosts from the past refuse to stay dead, and everyone’s sanity is tested.
Over the course of four books, I have become deeply attached to Fallow Creek, to Cass and her family, the land of the Fae, and, of course, Merich. The foundation of the story is family, both by blood and found. The character growth, individually and collectively, is remarkable. As well as the magic system, and detailed world building in a deceptively small town. Cain’s writing is so immersive, and the banter flows easily, making the reader feel part of the family. Every emotion is palpable – anxiety, pain, fear, happiness, heartbreak, grief, love, and anger.
However, after spending lots of time in her stories, I also learned that Claudia Cain isn’t afraid to kill off important characters, so I was terrified for everyone throughout the book. No one is safe, but Cain is a master of weaving horror and heartfelt emotion together, soothing the blow of devastating and frightening moments.
Some of my favorite moments, particularly between Cass and Merich, were found in this book. Their bond was tested to the point where I was in tears, rooting for them as they went through hell.
An Echo of the Grave is gutwrenching, bittersweet, and perfect. I wish the story could continue forever, but the characters fought tooth and nail for this conclusion, and Cain orchestrated it brilliantly.
October 13, 2025
After four books, I feel like I’ve lived in Fallow Creek, bled, cried, and fought beside these characters. And what a hauntingly beautiful ride it’s been. 🖤
Claudia Cain’s writing is razor-sharp yet deeply lyrical, every sentence feels deliberate, soaked in atmosphere and emotional weight. There’s a quiet poetry to the brutality here; moments of tenderness glint through the horror like shards of glass catching light.
The themes hit hard. Sacrifice, loyalty, the ambiguous cost of power, and what it means to keep choosing love when everything around you is decaying. Cass’s journey is one of survival, but also of reckoning with her own darkness, her family’s ghosts, and the painful truth that sometimes saving the world means losing parts of yourself.
It’s raw. It’s unflinching. It’s beautifully written in that way where you catch yourself rereading sentences to feel them again. But it is not for the faint of heart.
If you’ve been with this series from the start, prepare your heart, this finale will break it, mend it, and leave a whisper of Fallow Creek still humming through you. In those final moments in the clearing, I was struck by so many emotioins, but it was when Cass felt Louisa's caress, that my tears fell like torrential rain.
Thank you, Claudia, for allowing me to be an ARC reader throughout this series. I'm sorry this one took me so long. I truly wasn't ready to say goodbye.
Claudia Cain’s writing is razor-sharp yet deeply lyrical, every sentence feels deliberate, soaked in atmosphere and emotional weight. There’s a quiet poetry to the brutality here; moments of tenderness glint through the horror like shards of glass catching light.
The themes hit hard. Sacrifice, loyalty, the ambiguous cost of power, and what it means to keep choosing love when everything around you is decaying. Cass’s journey is one of survival, but also of reckoning with her own darkness, her family’s ghosts, and the painful truth that sometimes saving the world means losing parts of yourself.
It’s raw. It’s unflinching. It’s beautifully written in that way where you catch yourself rereading sentences to feel them again. But it is not for the faint of heart.
If you’ve been with this series from the start, prepare your heart, this finale will break it, mend it, and leave a whisper of Fallow Creek still humming through you. In those final moments in the clearing, I was struck by so many emotioins, but it was when Cass felt Louisa's caress, that my tears fell like torrential rain.
Thank you, Claudia, for allowing me to be an ARC reader throughout this series. I'm sorry this one took me so long. I truly wasn't ready to say goodbye.
September 10, 2025
Echo of the Grave is a haunting, powerful conclusion to the Fallow Creek Series—an eerie, witchy read that pulls you in and doesn’t let go. Claudia Cain masterfully weaves a richly atmospheric world with a unique magic system and truly high stakes, making every moment feel taut with tension and consequence.
What truly sets this book apart is the emotional depth of Cain’s writing. The writing makes you feel everything from love to grief, joy to sorrow, fear and unease.—in full force. The characters are deeply human, their relationships raw and believable. No character is spared the weight of their choices, and that emotional honesty gives the story real staying power.
If you love Cain’s other work like I do, you will appreciate the subtle nods to the Silver and Bone series that offer a rewarding connection for returning readers. You don't need to have read the other series, but it makes it that much better if you have!
If you’re drawn to emotionally complex characters and slow-burn supernatural thrillers that know exactly when to twist the knife, Echo of the Grave is a must-read. A chilling, satisfying finale that lingers long after the last page.
What truly sets this book apart is the emotional depth of Cain’s writing. The writing makes you feel everything from love to grief, joy to sorrow, fear and unease.—in full force. The characters are deeply human, their relationships raw and believable. No character is spared the weight of their choices, and that emotional honesty gives the story real staying power.
If you love Cain’s other work like I do, you will appreciate the subtle nods to the Silver and Bone series that offer a rewarding connection for returning readers. You don't need to have read the other series, but it makes it that much better if you have!
If you’re drawn to emotionally complex characters and slow-burn supernatural thrillers that know exactly when to twist the knife, Echo of the Grave is a must-read. A chilling, satisfying finale that lingers long after the last page.
September 18, 2025
“𝐴 𝑤𝑒𝑏, 𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑦 𝑤𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑐 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑑, 𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑛. 𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑠. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑛. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑒.”
The final book in the Fallows Creek series is a triumphant conclusion. It holds its own & completes this series with grace & gore.
Book one started a journey where we meet a cast of vibrant, secretive & mythical characters who you become enamoured with throughout this series & to see them get their stories wrapped up is special in a spooky way.
🌲𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒚
🕯️𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔
🌲𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑴𝑴𝑪 X 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝑭𝑴𝑪
🕯️𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄 X 𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔
🌲𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔
🕯️𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒏…🤯
“𝐼 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑘 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑚𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑡𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓, 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝐼’𝑚 𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑜𝑑𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑟𝑦.”
Claudia’s writing is spellbinding & filled with mystical imagery that pulls you into every page. The storytelling is unsettling & the method is marvellous.
This is a series filled with an eerie forest, nauseating gore, dreadful monsters, twisted magic, wicked fae & a villain to rival any other I’ve read.
“𝑂𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑜𝑑𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑒𝑡.”
Thank you Claudia for having me as an ARC reader for this whole series!! It’s been an honour & I can’t wait to see what’s next!
The final book in the Fallows Creek series is a triumphant conclusion. It holds its own & completes this series with grace & gore.
Book one started a journey where we meet a cast of vibrant, secretive & mythical characters who you become enamoured with throughout this series & to see them get their stories wrapped up is special in a spooky way.
🌲𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒚
🕯️𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔
🌲𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑴𝑴𝑪 X 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝑭𝑴𝑪
🕯️𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄 X 𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔
🌲𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔
🕯️𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒏…🤯
“𝐼 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑘 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑚𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑡𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓, 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝐼’𝑚 𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑜𝑑𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑟𝑦.”
Claudia’s writing is spellbinding & filled with mystical imagery that pulls you into every page. The storytelling is unsettling & the method is marvellous.
This is a series filled with an eerie forest, nauseating gore, dreadful monsters, twisted magic, wicked fae & a villain to rival any other I’ve read.
“𝑂𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑜𝑑𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑒𝑡.”
Thank you Claudia for having me as an ARC reader for this whole series!! It’s been an honour & I can’t wait to see what’s next!
August 14, 2025
Rarely has an author managed to wreck me so thoroughly by the end of a series, let leave me so satisfied. I was not ready for the story of Cassandra, Merich, and their madcap family members and comrades in arms to come to an end, but if it had to, I feel Claudia Cain managed to give them a fitting sendoff in the gorgeous, lyrical ending to this perfect series.
Of course, it took some doing. First, there were monsters. (More monsters, that is.) And trauma. And hideous apparitions from the past. And so on and so forth. But even during the most horrible scenes, which I spent I desperately wishing I could escape, Cain’s writing pulled me through. Every sentence is perfectly crafted, the atmospheric intensity of the writing matching the absolute dread of the plot.
There were times at which I wanted to throw this book across the room, but in the end, it was all worth it. If you love family dynamics, low-steam romances, magic, Fae antics, wintry vibes, and flannel, then … well, you should read the whole series. Including this one.
Of course, it took some doing. First, there were monsters. (More monsters, that is.) And trauma. And hideous apparitions from the past. And so on and so forth. But even during the most horrible scenes, which I spent I desperately wishing I could escape, Cain’s writing pulled me through. Every sentence is perfectly crafted, the atmospheric intensity of the writing matching the absolute dread of the plot.
There were times at which I wanted to throw this book across the room, but in the end, it was all worth it. If you love family dynamics, low-steam romances, magic, Fae antics, wintry vibes, and flannel, then … well, you should read the whole series. Including this one.
September 5, 2025
It is a very rare occasion that I start a book fully confident that it will be a five star read but going into An Echo of the Grave I knew this would be the case. The first three books in The Fallow Creek series were all five star reads, there was just no way Cain was going to let me down with the ending.
Claudia is a master of her craft and every book in this series has grabbed me, pulled me in and made me love it and then spat me out at the end wide eyed and with an ever growing dislike of cliffhangers.
It was so worth the turmoil!
An Echo of the Grave is spooky, chilling, sinister, loving, romantic and believe it or not often funny.
It will keep you on the edge of your seat, you will feel all of the emotions.
Cass and her siblings are tortured by their author and I promise you will love every minute of it.
And if you don't come out the other end with Merich as your most beloved book boyfriend I will be utterly surprised.
Thank You a thousand times over Claudia for sending me an arc to review.
Claudia is a master of her craft and every book in this series has grabbed me, pulled me in and made me love it and then spat me out at the end wide eyed and with an ever growing dislike of cliffhangers.
It was so worth the turmoil!
An Echo of the Grave is spooky, chilling, sinister, loving, romantic and believe it or not often funny.
It will keep you on the edge of your seat, you will feel all of the emotions.
Cass and her siblings are tortured by their author and I promise you will love every minute of it.
And if you don't come out the other end with Merich as your most beloved book boyfriend I will be utterly surprised.
Thank You a thousand times over Claudia for sending me an arc to review.
October 6, 2025
Not only was this the perfect spooky-season read, but this book was such a great conclusion to a series I truly love. The creepiness is all-encompassing in AEOTG—which I expected nothing less from Cain, as she is a master at delivering lovely, gruesome prose and spine-chilling details. There were actually a few places in this book where I shook shivers away as I read. But that's one of the many things I loved about this series. It carried a level of eeriness all the way from page 1 of book 1 to the last page of book 4. And this final installment packed a punch of action, twists, plenty of haunting creatures, sacrifice, love, and closure for our beloved characters. It isn't often that the last book in a series is my favorite, but I have to say that I think this one takes the cake. Although I'm sad to see it come to a close, I will always recommend this series, and it will be one that I re-read again and again. Thank you Claudia for the advanced copy. You took me on an unforgettable adventure with these books!
September 16, 2025
If you are a fantasy lover looking for a creepy read for Halloween, the Fallow Creek series is a perfect pick. Mixing elements of witchcraft with Fae/Fairy folk and creepy, otherworldly monsters, this is horror without straying from the fantasy genre.
An Echo of the Grave concludes what was set up in the previous novels, in a satisfying way, tying together lose threads, complete with character group and what I hope is a set up for a spin off (or two/three?).
Even I'd you are rolling your eyes at the mention of a human (witch) and Fae relationship because you think the trope is overdone or the power dynamic is icky, I promise the relationship in this book works.
Aside from romance, the beautiful, messy, flawed sibling dynamics and uneasy alliances of characters made this a fun, compelling read.
Claudia Cain balances plot, prose and character beautifully in a manner that will make you binge the series and not be disappointed by this last installment.
An Echo of the Grave concludes what was set up in the previous novels, in a satisfying way, tying together lose threads, complete with character group and what I hope is a set up for a spin off (or two/three?).
Even I'd you are rolling your eyes at the mention of a human (witch) and Fae relationship because you think the trope is overdone or the power dynamic is icky, I promise the relationship in this book works.
Aside from romance, the beautiful, messy, flawed sibling dynamics and uneasy alliances of characters made this a fun, compelling read.
Claudia Cain balances plot, prose and character beautifully in a manner that will make you binge the series and not be disappointed by this last installment.
August 27, 2025
More people need to know about this series! It's spooky, heartwarming, and hooks you from the start.
This book (and whole series) is perfect fall vibes. In my head, Fallow Creek is Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls, just creepier and full of monsters.
Every character in this book is interesting, detailed, and fleshed out. Claudia Cain writes familial and interpersonal relationships really well - the sibling bickering in particular. Cass is a great FMC who isn't perfect but is always trying to do the right thing, and Merich is 10/10. I loved how supportive all the characters were of each other, especially as things started to go south throughout the book.
The final few chapters had me in tears and on the edge of my seat, I truly was not sure how it was going to end. Many thanks to Claudia Cain for providing me with an ARC!
This book (and whole series) is perfect fall vibes. In my head, Fallow Creek is Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls, just creepier and full of monsters.
Every character in this book is interesting, detailed, and fleshed out. Claudia Cain writes familial and interpersonal relationships really well - the sibling bickering in particular. Cass is a great FMC who isn't perfect but is always trying to do the right thing, and Merich is 10/10. I loved how supportive all the characters were of each other, especially as things started to go south throughout the book.
The final few chapters had me in tears and on the edge of my seat, I truly was not sure how it was going to end. Many thanks to Claudia Cain for providing me with an ARC!
September 7, 2025
What a fantastic conclusion to the series! I’ve loved every book Claudia Cain has written in this world, and An Echo of the Grave absolutely delivered. Just like with the previous books, I devoured it in one sitting—I couldn’t help myself. The moment I started reading, I was completely absorbed, and it felt like slipping right back into a story I already knew and loved.
The atmosphere is spot on. The setting has such a wonderfully eerie, haunting quality that gives off perfect Halloween vibes. It’s dark and a little chilling, yet still so immersive that you can’t look away. Honestly, it’s an ideal autumn or winter read when you want something suspenseful to curl up with.
The added bonus of Cass and Merich was the perfect touch of romance too- I love them!
The atmosphere is spot on. The setting has such a wonderfully eerie, haunting quality that gives off perfect Halloween vibes. It’s dark and a little chilling, yet still so immersive that you can’t look away. Honestly, it’s an ideal autumn or winter read when you want something suspenseful to curl up with.
The added bonus of Cass and Merich was the perfect touch of romance too- I love them!
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