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Splitter
When twenty-three-year-old Mackenzie Foster wakes up in Kurat Manor to find herself captive to a sadistic stranger, she doesn't panic or cower in a corner. Instead, using her knowledge of horror video games, she comes up with a plan and prepares for the worst. But with insane, faceless creatures lurking the halls, notes detailing the experiments taking place inside, and a timid school teacher who's more of a hindrance than a help, surviving the night might be more than she's capable of.
- GenresHorror
309 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 15, 2020
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Kaitlyn Keller
7 books20 followersKaitlyn Keller is an enthusiastic teacher who uses her free time to create vivid and inviting worlds for readers to explore. She’s been writing since the age of 5 and has worked with authors including D.J MacHale, Mike Dellosso, and Kelly Long. She graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language and in 2017 with a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing. She lives in Central Pennsylvania with her husband and two children.
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October 14, 2020
If you're a fan of horror games like Resident Evil, Amnesia and Layers of Fear, this is definitely the book for you. I absolutely loved it. The tension and suspense was great, along with the back story of the protagonists. The creepy notes and journal entries reminded me of when I first played Resident Evil and unravelling what happened through the hints was truly terrifying.
There were some things I managed to figure out, but there were quite a lot of curveballs thrown in, giving seemingly random encounters way more depth and impact then I ever anticipated. I don't want to give away too much, but some reveals genuinely had me gasping or I felt my heart drop. There was even one part of the book centered on one on the protagonist's backstories that had me in tears. Overall, I'd highly recommend this to anyone searching for that perfect horror read.
There were some things I managed to figure out, but there were quite a lot of curveballs thrown in, giving seemingly random encounters way more depth and impact then I ever anticipated. I don't want to give away too much, but some reveals genuinely had me gasping or I felt my heart drop. There was even one part of the book centered on one on the protagonist's backstories that had me in tears. Overall, I'd highly recommend this to anyone searching for that perfect horror read.
January 8, 2021
** BELOW IS ONLY MY OPINION AS A READER OF THIS BOOK **
I was very excited when I first came across the blurb for this book on Twitter. Then, I saw the cover and I got even more fascinated about reading this story! The font styles and colours were very catchy and apt!
So, imagine my joy when the author picked me to ARC her novel!
When I received the book and got down to actually reading it... well, I can't say I was very thrilled. The story opened on a regular note - leaving hints about a past tragedy of the main character/narrator. The mystery that started building up was exciting... until she passed out and found herself in an unknown room.
The thriller aspect began right from the first chapter - something I'd never seen before. But perhaps at least one chapter should've been for normalcy. Show the character in her calm self. Ideally, I'd expect at least one chapter of normalcy, so we get to know something about the main character. But it spun right into the plot in the very first chapter and I had my doubts about the book. As a reader, I tried to comprehend this and see from different angles. It looked okay. But then, the story kept spiralling down for me from there. Slowly but surely, I kept losing my imagination, which is a dangerous thing for a reader: it means that their attention is no longer hooked to the story. Which is what happened with me.
The idea for the plot is really good. I liked how Mackenzie compared the situation to a video game, but was also mature enough to realise her life was on the line, so she should think realistically.
But the execution of this plot has gone a bit haywire and it's confusing. Add to that, sentence structure mistakes... The starting could've been better, more polished. The sense of horror was there throughout the novel and the plot was really good. But the execution of it really toned it down. This kind of narration would've done better for a non-horror contemporary new adult novel. I did not get the same vibes for it as I did when I read the blurb and saw the cover.
The villain's arc started almost in the middle of the book - he's introduced there and suddenly, we're expected to know all about him and his feelings about people touching his stuff... Well, all I can say is that the timing of introducing him wasn't right. It was either too quick or too late. Either way, the transition was not smooth and it didn't sit well with me.
I felt that Ezra kept changing the direction of his actions too drastically. Like, what kind of a person is he? He's been around since the first chapter, but even quarterway through the book, I didn't know what kind of a person he was. I mean, I kept forming something, but it kept changing. Maybe that's the kind of character he is? If he was meant to be like this - and I felt so, because at one point, Mackenzie starts suspecting him - then, this was an excellent plot-point!
However, the romance between Mackenzie and Ezra seemed forced... not natural. As though in some forced marriage fiasco that is not mentioned in the book. Again, this didn't sit well with me. Could've been a smoother transition.
A reminder that this is just my opinion.
Normally, I'd try reading up to chapter five; if my attention isn't hooked by then, I'd leave the novel and move on. I wasn't hooked, but kept going, hoping that something would improve. But all I found were sentence structure errors and incorrect usage of words which distracted me a lot. In the sense, I didn't understand what I was reading and had to read over and over. This isn't a good sign for me. But I kept trudging on.
Until at last, almost in the middle of the book, I found the villain explaining the three versions of creatures he created. That was super exciting! I loved the three levels and the villain's objective behind his creations and experimentation! I especially adored finding out the meaning of the title of this novel!
But that was probably the only exciting thing for me... The rest of the book for me was not very well edited. The danger with first-person narration is describing the things a person shouldn't ideally be able to see - for example, describing their cheeks glowing pink. They can feel warm as a result of the occurrence, but how can they see it for themselves, unless they have a mirror? And they're not always looking at the mirror, right?
In some places, there was over-narration that took away any scope of imagination. In some others, there was under-narration, so I couldn't imagine properly what the narrator was doing.
Things like this turned me off and I couldn't enjoy reading the book.
I'm sorry, but only three stars from me.
I was very excited when I first came across the blurb for this book on Twitter. Then, I saw the cover and I got even more fascinated about reading this story! The font styles and colours were very catchy and apt!
So, imagine my joy when the author picked me to ARC her novel!
When I received the book and got down to actually reading it... well, I can't say I was very thrilled. The story opened on a regular note - leaving hints about a past tragedy of the main character/narrator. The mystery that started building up was exciting... until she passed out and found herself in an unknown room.
The thriller aspect began right from the first chapter - something I'd never seen before. But perhaps at least one chapter should've been for normalcy. Show the character in her calm self. Ideally, I'd expect at least one chapter of normalcy, so we get to know something about the main character. But it spun right into the plot in the very first chapter and I had my doubts about the book. As a reader, I tried to comprehend this and see from different angles. It looked okay. But then, the story kept spiralling down for me from there. Slowly but surely, I kept losing my imagination, which is a dangerous thing for a reader: it means that their attention is no longer hooked to the story. Which is what happened with me.
The idea for the plot is really good. I liked how Mackenzie compared the situation to a video game, but was also mature enough to realise her life was on the line, so she should think realistically.
But the execution of this plot has gone a bit haywire and it's confusing. Add to that, sentence structure mistakes... The starting could've been better, more polished. The sense of horror was there throughout the novel and the plot was really good. But the execution of it really toned it down. This kind of narration would've done better for a non-horror contemporary new adult novel. I did not get the same vibes for it as I did when I read the blurb and saw the cover.
The villain's arc started almost in the middle of the book - he's introduced there and suddenly, we're expected to know all about him and his feelings about people touching his stuff... Well, all I can say is that the timing of introducing him wasn't right. It was either too quick or too late. Either way, the transition was not smooth and it didn't sit well with me.
I felt that Ezra kept changing the direction of his actions too drastically. Like, what kind of a person is he? He's been around since the first chapter, but even quarterway through the book, I didn't know what kind of a person he was. I mean, I kept forming something, but it kept changing. Maybe that's the kind of character he is? If he was meant to be like this - and I felt so, because at one point, Mackenzie starts suspecting him - then, this was an excellent plot-point!
However, the romance between Mackenzie and Ezra seemed forced... not natural. As though in some forced marriage fiasco that is not mentioned in the book. Again, this didn't sit well with me. Could've been a smoother transition.
A reminder that this is just my opinion.
Normally, I'd try reading up to chapter five; if my attention isn't hooked by then, I'd leave the novel and move on. I wasn't hooked, but kept going, hoping that something would improve. But all I found were sentence structure errors and incorrect usage of words which distracted me a lot. In the sense, I didn't understand what I was reading and had to read over and over. This isn't a good sign for me. But I kept trudging on.
Until at last, almost in the middle of the book, I found the villain explaining the three versions of creatures he created. That was super exciting! I loved the three levels and the villain's objective behind his creations and experimentation! I especially adored finding out the meaning of the title of this novel!
But that was probably the only exciting thing for me... The rest of the book for me was not very well edited. The danger with first-person narration is describing the things a person shouldn't ideally be able to see - for example, describing their cheeks glowing pink. They can feel warm as a result of the occurrence, but how can they see it for themselves, unless they have a mirror? And they're not always looking at the mirror, right?
In some places, there was over-narration that took away any scope of imagination. In some others, there was under-narration, so I couldn't imagine properly what the narrator was doing.
Things like this turned me off and I couldn't enjoy reading the book.
I'm sorry, but only three stars from me.
October 6, 2021
I really enjoyed reading Splitter, and I was pleasantly surprised at how engaging it was!! I don't normally read horror, but I have read a lot of suspenseful/thriller type books in the past, and I thought Splitter was engaging on multiple levels. The plot was scary, creepy, and I kept wanting to turn the next page to see what was going to come out next in the manor that Mackenzie would have to figure out. But beyond just the plot, the characters were really engaging too. Kaitlyn always writes excellent, deep, and relatable characters, and these are no exception. She teases bits and pieces of everyone's stories in the beginning, just enough to make you turn the page and find out how to fill in the blanks of what they've been through and experienced. I thought the correlation to video games was so creative and interesting. I also really loved that she gave the antagonist chapters from his perspective. This is not something "normal" for fiction, at least the fiction I read, so it was really intriguing to get to see a little bit into his messed up brain throughout the story as Mackenzie and Ezra are fighting the manor and the monsters. I didn't know what to expect, I didn't feel like it was predictable at all, and I was unsure how it was going to end, so it kept me interested the whole time. This was definitely a page-turner, and I recommend it!
September 30, 2020
Run. Hide. Fight. For protagonist Mackenzie, this becomes her reality as she's dropped into a horror world where monsters are real and death lurks around every corner.
Mackenzie is introduced immediately as a gamer. Dropped into Kurat Manor filled with horrors known as Catalysts, Mundanes, and the title monster Splitters, she goes from being terrified to brave to terrified again like a whiplash. Her reactions are limited to what the plot demands and seems to take a lot from video games but not the parts that would seem beneficial in her story. Her approach doesn't a rhythm, seemingly abrupt to what she remembers or knows about video games. One such part that stands out is when she meets and talks to Ollie. Part of the story is told in a limited first person narrative, flooded with thoughts that would have been better illustrating her environment and actions. The constant unconsciousness gets bothersome, and the reader is left to wonder why a Splitter hasn't just killed her yet.
A character that was a particular dislike was Ezra. A "nervous flirt", Ezra's dialogue is stilted and almost scripted. There are a handful of times where his dialogue felt genuine rather than forcing the plot. The story might have done well to have killed him early on, possibly at the halfway point, rather than drag him along. His purpose seems to be a prop for Mackenzie, a final show that she is has surpassed the other victims Jumal has tortured.
As far as antagonists go, Jumal was lackluster. He comes off as stereotypical and scripted. What good dialogue lines there are are drowned in lackluster exposition and mundane threats. There is one particular moment that seems highly out of character for not only himself but Mackenzie as well. I won't go into particulars, but it was jarring to say the least.
The writing style particularly is what made this a three out of five star review. The set-up is there. The story surrounding Jumal, Jeremy, and Kelli is intriguing and makes for a creepy yet sympathetic story, but the writing style switches between limited first person to limited third person. The notes that were in a completely different script pulled the reader out. The biggest critique is not the dialogue but the action. There is a passivity to the action, reading like a laundry list rather than a high stakes adventure-horror. This is the biggest hurdle writers have to overcome. A more active voice, removing some of the adverbs and adjectives for more active and vibrant verbiage, would solve a lot of the issues.
Kailyn Keller is an odd breed of horror writer and gamer, and it shows. Keller does a fantastic job at creating unique monsters. The Splitters would be terrifying to encounter in any video game or novel. The plot twists and backstory is unique and fascinating, and most likely the novel's best feature. At times, Mackenzie feels very real, like we would be playing a game with her as the protagonist. For all the critiques, let it not be said that Keller doesn't know the genre. She has created a vibrant but terrifying world that is easily translatable and visualized. One can only wonder where Keller will go next, and if Ezra will ever see Mackenzie again.
One thing for certain: Kaitlyn Keller is an author to be on the lookout for. While her characters' futures aren't bright, hers certainly is.
Mackenzie is introduced immediately as a gamer. Dropped into Kurat Manor filled with horrors known as Catalysts, Mundanes, and the title monster Splitters, she goes from being terrified to brave to terrified again like a whiplash. Her reactions are limited to what the plot demands and seems to take a lot from video games but not the parts that would seem beneficial in her story. Her approach doesn't a rhythm, seemingly abrupt to what she remembers or knows about video games. One such part that stands out is when she meets and talks to Ollie. Part of the story is told in a limited first person narrative, flooded with thoughts that would have been better illustrating her environment and actions. The constant unconsciousness gets bothersome, and the reader is left to wonder why a Splitter hasn't just killed her yet.
A character that was a particular dislike was Ezra. A "nervous flirt", Ezra's dialogue is stilted and almost scripted. There are a handful of times where his dialogue felt genuine rather than forcing the plot. The story might have done well to have killed him early on, possibly at the halfway point, rather than drag him along. His purpose seems to be a prop for Mackenzie, a final show that she is has surpassed the other victims Jumal has tortured.
As far as antagonists go, Jumal was lackluster. He comes off as stereotypical and scripted. What good dialogue lines there are are drowned in lackluster exposition and mundane threats. There is one particular moment that seems highly out of character for not only himself but Mackenzie as well. I won't go into particulars, but it was jarring to say the least.
The writing style particularly is what made this a three out of five star review. The set-up is there. The story surrounding Jumal, Jeremy, and Kelli is intriguing and makes for a creepy yet sympathetic story, but the writing style switches between limited first person to limited third person. The notes that were in a completely different script pulled the reader out. The biggest critique is not the dialogue but the action. There is a passivity to the action, reading like a laundry list rather than a high stakes adventure-horror. This is the biggest hurdle writers have to overcome. A more active voice, removing some of the adverbs and adjectives for more active and vibrant verbiage, would solve a lot of the issues.
Kailyn Keller is an odd breed of horror writer and gamer, and it shows. Keller does a fantastic job at creating unique monsters. The Splitters would be terrifying to encounter in any video game or novel. The plot twists and backstory is unique and fascinating, and most likely the novel's best feature. At times, Mackenzie feels very real, like we would be playing a game with her as the protagonist. For all the critiques, let it not be said that Keller doesn't know the genre. She has created a vibrant but terrifying world that is easily translatable and visualized. One can only wonder where Keller will go next, and if Ezra will ever see Mackenzie again.
One thing for certain: Kaitlyn Keller is an author to be on the lookout for. While her characters' futures aren't bright, hers certainly is.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 5, 2020
Mackenzie has long used video games as a method of coping with tragedy. But, she never expected these video games to come in handy! When she wakes up in Kurat Manor captive to the sadistic and psychopathic Jumal, Mackenzie has to use her knowledge from video games and horror movies to survive. But with the walls constantly shifting, faceless creatures lurking, and her new companion Ezra constantly disappearing, it may be more difficult to get out alive than in her video games. After all, it’s not like you can press pause on life.
In an eerie and captivating story that leaves you on the edge of your seat, Kaitlyn Keller’s Splitter brings out some of the best and most suspenseful elements of horror. The monsters – Catalysts, Mundanes, and Splitters – are those of nightmares. I saw each of them clearly as I ran with Mackenzie through the manor, and their tendrils of fear and lack of humanity followed even into my mind.
The beauty of Splitter is that it’s not just about monsters; it’s about humanity. This is not just about Mackenzie running for her life, but it is also about accepting feats in her past. Her kindness is her asset, but its her own kindness that riddles her with guilt over deaths she could not control. Her sadistic captor sees himself as the righter-of-wrongs, the vigilante-with-a-vendetta, and as the hand-of-God. Mackenzie’s only chance of escape is not just to defeat the monsters, but help reclaim her humanity, as well as those standing in her way.
At first I wasn’t sure how I felt about this book. The book is the type that is fast paced, and will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time – reminiscent of horror movies and horror video games. But the beginning does jump straight into the action, and we don’t have time to get to really know Mackenzie. This made it hard for me to get into the story at first, but after reading it, I see that it was done with a purpose. Would I have liked some breathing moments? Sure. Were some parts cheesy – with breadcrumbs spread throughout the house – like a horror movie or video game? Absolutely! But that’s the point. None of these hindered my enjoyment in the end.
So even though it’s long past October, if you don’t mind a bit of spookiness and horror to fill your day, definitely check out Splitter. I ended up enjoying it way more than I thought I would!
In an eerie and captivating story that leaves you on the edge of your seat, Kaitlyn Keller’s Splitter brings out some of the best and most suspenseful elements of horror. The monsters – Catalysts, Mundanes, and Splitters – are those of nightmares. I saw each of them clearly as I ran with Mackenzie through the manor, and their tendrils of fear and lack of humanity followed even into my mind.
The beauty of Splitter is that it’s not just about monsters; it’s about humanity. This is not just about Mackenzie running for her life, but it is also about accepting feats in her past. Her kindness is her asset, but its her own kindness that riddles her with guilt over deaths she could not control. Her sadistic captor sees himself as the righter-of-wrongs, the vigilante-with-a-vendetta, and as the hand-of-God. Mackenzie’s only chance of escape is not just to defeat the monsters, but help reclaim her humanity, as well as those standing in her way.
At first I wasn’t sure how I felt about this book. The book is the type that is fast paced, and will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time – reminiscent of horror movies and horror video games. But the beginning does jump straight into the action, and we don’t have time to get to really know Mackenzie. This made it hard for me to get into the story at first, but after reading it, I see that it was done with a purpose. Would I have liked some breathing moments? Sure. Were some parts cheesy – with breadcrumbs spread throughout the house – like a horror movie or video game? Absolutely! But that’s the point. None of these hindered my enjoyment in the end.
So even though it’s long past October, if you don’t mind a bit of spookiness and horror to fill your day, definitely check out Splitter. I ended up enjoying it way more than I thought I would!
October 7, 2020
I am very picky on my horror. There are only certain types of horror that truly grasp and catch my interest but they are remarkable hard to come by. Luckily for me, Splitter is the exactly the type of horror to chill me to the bone and leave me wanting more.
Survivalist horror is such a difficult genre to get right without slipping into cliché territory. But the author maneuvers that beautifully here. The story is well aware of the trends of the genre, both in books and video games, but rather than make it a limitation, the writer expertly weaves it into a strength. I truly enjoyed the fun matter-of-fact poking at the traditional trends all the while wrapping them into a truly new manner of fright.
The characters were engaging and I found myself truly caring about their well-being though not without being frustrated at their failings--all marks of a good character. My initial thoughts on them shifted and changed with the development of the plot. The introduction of new characters throughout the journey felt organic and earned.
The antagonist was a fun ride because while I initially had him pegged as the stereotypical villain, the author cleverly makes him more well rounded by unveiling pieces of his past and we get to see it through his twisted and distorted view, adding another level of psychological unease.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I deeply look forward to another outing with this author.
Survivalist horror is such a difficult genre to get right without slipping into cliché territory. But the author maneuvers that beautifully here. The story is well aware of the trends of the genre, both in books and video games, but rather than make it a limitation, the writer expertly weaves it into a strength. I truly enjoyed the fun matter-of-fact poking at the traditional trends all the while wrapping them into a truly new manner of fright.
The characters were engaging and I found myself truly caring about their well-being though not without being frustrated at their failings--all marks of a good character. My initial thoughts on them shifted and changed with the development of the plot. The introduction of new characters throughout the journey felt organic and earned.
The antagonist was a fun ride because while I initially had him pegged as the stereotypical villain, the author cleverly makes him more well rounded by unveiling pieces of his past and we get to see it through his twisted and distorted view, adding another level of psychological unease.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I deeply look forward to another outing with this author.
May 15, 2021
I was provided a copy of this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review.
This was a fun story, interesting characters and a great setting with a delivery that made it feel like I was watching someone play a videogame at times.
The creatures are cool and pretty soon we find our heroine trapped in a location and trying to both solve a mystery and escape, all the while being hunted by an ever-growing ang changing cadre of monsters.
My issue is, situations seemed to become a little repetitive at times and much like a videogame reusing the same maps and does the story dragged its feet a lot in the middle but the ending was really surprising and I did not foresee it ending how it did.
Narration was great throughout too with distinct characters and suitable creature voices so no complaints here at all.
In all, I enjoyed the book and the ending did stick with me for a while which is always a good sign of a story done well..but it does need to be edited down somewhat in my opinion.
This was a fun story, interesting characters and a great setting with a delivery that made it feel like I was watching someone play a videogame at times.
The creatures are cool and pretty soon we find our heroine trapped in a location and trying to both solve a mystery and escape, all the while being hunted by an ever-growing ang changing cadre of monsters.
My issue is, situations seemed to become a little repetitive at times and much like a videogame reusing the same maps and does the story dragged its feet a lot in the middle but the ending was really surprising and I did not foresee it ending how it did.
Narration was great throughout too with distinct characters and suitable creature voices so no complaints here at all.
In all, I enjoyed the book and the ending did stick with me for a while which is always a good sign of a story done well..but it does need to be edited down somewhat in my opinion.
August 26, 2020
Run. Hide. Fight. Splitters are Coming.
'Splitter by Kaitlyn Keller is a thrilling, adventurous, horror novel with a captivating, unique plot.'
Kaitlyn integrated immersive video gaming with her riveting storytelling that brewed a unique blend of horror fiction.
Spiffing characterization with a strong, intelligent, and determined female protagonist makes it a ripping read.
The author grips the reader with active navigation of the plot through her skillfully developed characters.
Enthralling setting with faced paced story will give you goosebumps. Every turn of events leave the reader perspiring.
I would give this book 5 stars for the immersive ride.
Highly recommended to readers of beguiling Horror and lovers of Video Games
Cannot wait to explore more works of this talented author.
'Splitter by Kaitlyn Keller is a thrilling, adventurous, horror novel with a captivating, unique plot.'
Kaitlyn integrated immersive video gaming with her riveting storytelling that brewed a unique blend of horror fiction.
Spiffing characterization with a strong, intelligent, and determined female protagonist makes it a ripping read.
The author grips the reader with active navigation of the plot through her skillfully developed characters.
Enthralling setting with faced paced story will give you goosebumps. Every turn of events leave the reader perspiring.
I would give this book 5 stars for the immersive ride.
Highly recommended to readers of beguiling Horror and lovers of Video Games
Cannot wait to explore more works of this talented author.
September 24, 2020
This book kept me engaged until the very last page through a rollercoaster of suspenseful twists and turns. I found myself not wanting to put it down. Throughout the book, I couldn't wait to see what fresh hell the manor had in store for our protagonists. This feeling was only rivaled by the desire to learn how and why exactly they were put into this situation. Kaitlyn Keller did a great job representing the madness that (to some extent) exists within us all through the antagonist and representing the fragility of humans through the protagonists. Overall, all of the characters were relatable, even the ones you come to hate.
January 18, 2021
This book made me feel over the edge!
I liked the idea of the different kind of monsters, the lore is well built.
McKenzie is a reliable character, she likes videos games and uses solutions from them, but still is aware that her life is in jeopardy.
The worldbuilding and atmosphere is vivid and well describe.
My only issue was how fast paced it felt at the beginning. there wasn't room for normalcy. I wished I could see McKenzie in a regular day atmosphere, at least for a few pages.
Despite that, it's a good read.
I liked the idea of the different kind of monsters, the lore is well built.
McKenzie is a reliable character, she likes videos games and uses solutions from them, but still is aware that her life is in jeopardy.
The worldbuilding and atmosphere is vivid and well describe.
My only issue was how fast paced it felt at the beginning. there wasn't room for normalcy. I wished I could see McKenzie in a regular day atmosphere, at least for a few pages.
Despite that, it's a good read.
September 27, 2020
Gripping. Absolutely gripping. I loved the plotline and as a gamer appreciated how the author incorporated them into a truly terrifying story. Splitter will grab you from the beginning and hold on until the very end. Definitely one I recommend to gamers and readers who love games like Dark Souls.
September 24, 2020
It was an honor to have the first look!
Splitter was immersive, keeping you on your toes of what happens next. And as you think it's going one way, there's a hint somewhere that might make sense later on. So I'd recommend this to the lover of twists and eeriness. You will be left... enchanted.
Splitter was immersive, keeping you on your toes of what happens next. And as you think it's going one way, there's a hint somewhere that might make sense later on. So I'd recommend this to the lover of twists and eeriness. You will be left... enchanted.
September 25, 2020
I think half the book is italicized thoughts, completely unnecessary in first person. It's distracting and makes it hard to read.
October 8, 2020
Splitter is a highly thrilling adventure! Perfect for those who love horror films and video games. I absolutely loved the concept of this scary story.
August 4, 2021
Splitter by Kaitlyn Keller is a thriller/horror story written about a young women named Mackenzie who wakes up in this abandoned looking room, after being kidnapped, with a hurt young man named Ezra. Neither know where they are and there are creatures after them. They must work together to figure out where they are, how to survive, and how to get out of this place. Messages are left for them in different rooms of this manor-type building, along with occasional other people they interact with.
I honestly, thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I thought the premise was very interesting and I was definitely captivated right from the beginning. Keller wastes no time at all jumping into the heat of the story. I also found it very interesting how the author provided a viewpoint from the villain himself in this story. At first, I was surprised the author added his viewpoint so soon, and I did not think it added to the story until the end where he explains his motives. I just thought they were random victims until then. I loved knowing why he decided to do what he did. I hate when I never learn the reason behind a sinister plot. I liked how there were different levels of monsters in this story and honestly, I was questioning the entire time if I wanted to trust Ezra or not which caused excitement while reading. The author definitely could have gone either way with the story and it would have been interesting. I thought the descriptions were thorough. I truly felt as though I was there running along-side Mackenzie through this place.
There were a couple things that I felt detracted from the story though. First off, the conversations between Mackenzie and Ezra were often playful banter. To me, I felt that these types of conversations detracted from the seriousness of the situation they were in. I believe it would have made for a creepier vibe of the story without the flirtatious conversations. The author does explain that Ezra uses that as a coping mechanism but I would have liked it with mostly serious conversations. That ended up making some of the scenes, less serious to me. Another thing I believe detracted from the story was the repetition of Mackenzie and Ezra getting separated, then together, then separated, then together again. That was just a little cliché in my opinion.
Overall, this book was very entertaining and well written. I very much enjoyed the story and definitely wanted there to be a sequel. I would highly recommend this book and have in fact already recommended it to various people.
I honestly, thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I thought the premise was very interesting and I was definitely captivated right from the beginning. Keller wastes no time at all jumping into the heat of the story. I also found it very interesting how the author provided a viewpoint from the villain himself in this story. At first, I was surprised the author added his viewpoint so soon, and I did not think it added to the story until the end where he explains his motives. I just thought they were random victims until then. I loved knowing why he decided to do what he did. I hate when I never learn the reason behind a sinister plot. I liked how there were different levels of monsters in this story and honestly, I was questioning the entire time if I wanted to trust Ezra or not which caused excitement while reading. The author definitely could have gone either way with the story and it would have been interesting. I thought the descriptions were thorough. I truly felt as though I was there running along-side Mackenzie through this place.
There were a couple things that I felt detracted from the story though. First off, the conversations between Mackenzie and Ezra were often playful banter. To me, I felt that these types of conversations detracted from the seriousness of the situation they were in. I believe it would have made for a creepier vibe of the story without the flirtatious conversations. The author does explain that Ezra uses that as a coping mechanism but I would have liked it with mostly serious conversations. That ended up making some of the scenes, less serious to me. Another thing I believe detracted from the story was the repetition of Mackenzie and Ezra getting separated, then together, then separated, then together again. That was just a little cliché in my opinion.
Overall, this book was very entertaining and well written. I very much enjoyed the story and definitely wanted there to be a sequel. I would highly recommend this book and have in fact already recommended it to various people.
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