REVIEW: When We Talk to the Dead

 When We Talk to the Dead
Author: Ian Chorao

I just love horror novels that are set on creepy, abandoned islands. The minute I read the blurb for this book, I knew I had to read it. 

An abandoned island. A family tragedy. A woman searching for lost memories, truth and closure. 

Definitely the sort of horror / suspense story I enjoy! 

The story was not exactly what I expected, but I still enjoyed reading. I wasn't quite sure what was going to happen, and that's the perfect feeling for a creepy and suspenseful story. In places, I found the story development a bit too slow. But, before I lost interest, the plot would pick back up and something would happen. 

It's best to go in to this story with no knowledge of events. So, I'm not going to reveal any spoilers. Just be patient with the slow build, and let the plot suck you in. 

I can't imagine being in this situation. I'm not sure I would go to the island. I think I would be more apt to leave it alone. Not because of fear, but more out of an unwillingness to dredge all of those emotions up all over again. Not to mention, the creepy unexpected situation that occurs. 

I guess that means I really enjoy reading about creepy islands where bad things happened....but I don't actually have the guts to really GO to a creepy island were bad things happened. 

I'm ok with that. :) 

This is the first book I've read by this author. I will happily read more! The story wasn't what I thought it was going to be, but I still very much enjoyed it! 

**I voluntarily read a review copy of this book from Crooked Lane Books. All opinions expressed are entirely my own**