Name: Cackle
Rating: 3.930327868852459 (61 reviews)
ISBN: 9780593202036

Rachel Harrison

Cackle

Good book, definitely not horror. But a fun, light, entertaining spooky read.

Jana Fossi

This book was marketed to me as a horror novel so I was a bit disappointed that I didn’t really get that aspect but once I figured out what the book was supposed to be it’s a really good story

Abbi Brown 

Wholesome read with an amazing story about friendship. Though the main character, Annie, is quite unlikeable, it is so easy to see parts of yourself in her. Her new friend, Sophie is easily one of my favorite characters. Both women are full of flaws, but are still perfect in their own way. I loved this book and I’ll recommend to ANYONE who is looking for something heartwarming and creepy.

Kristen G

I cannot find a flaw in this book. I’m sure there is one but my mind refuses to acknowledge it.

Adored every character, extremely fast paced, the character growth is so apparent, and it’s spooky!

Sam White

I cannot find a flaw in this book. I’m sure there is one but my mind refuses to acknowledge it.

Adored every character, extremely fast paced, the character growth is so apparent, and it’s spooky!

I really enjoyed this book and it’s way of tackling self-worth. It was super funny but also with ominous tones. I was rooting for the main character the whole time. Ralph may be my favorite character and I really want to try one of the lattes mentioned. 

Jessi

A darkly funny, frightening novel about a young woman learning how to take what she wants from a witch who may be too good to be true, from the author of The Return. All her life, Annie has played it nice and safe. After being unceremoniously dumped by her longtime boyfriend, Annie seeks a fresh start. She accepts a teaching position that moves her from Manhattan to a small village upstate. She’s stunned by how perfect and picturesque the town is. The people are all friendly and warm. Her new apartment is dreamy too, minus the oddly persistent spider infestation. Then Annie meets Sophie. Beautiful, charming, magnetic Sophie, who takes a special interest in Annie, who wants to be her friend. More importantly, she wants Annie to stop apologizing and start living for herself. That’s how Sophie lives. Annie can’t help but gravitate toward the self-possessed Sophie, wanting to spend more and more time with her, despite the fact that the rest of the townsfolk seem…a little afraid of her. And like, okay. There are some things. Sophie’s appearance is uncanny and ageless, her mansion in the middle of the woods feels a little unearthly, and she does seem to wield a certain power…but she couldn’t be…could she?

Loved this! It feels in the same vein as Nightbitch, but less grisly/in your face. Some parts felt predictable, but overall, very well done!

(Bre)anne✨

TW to be added later

Loved this! It feels in the same vein as Nightbitch, but less grisly/in your face. Some parts felt predictable, but overall, very well done!

It’s a nice quaint story about Annie who has always needed validation and to appease those around her. When her long term boyfriend breaks up with her it changes her world and send her to a town called Rowan where she meets Sophie. Sophie eventually helps Annie realize that she should not have to seek happiness in others because if she does what she wants and only that she can make herself happy. It’s a cute story 

Lizeth Esmeralda

Gisela Ayala 

"...Or that I'm happy about it all? That I've made these choices, that I have these gifts, and I embrace them? I'm not ashamed of who I am. Of what I am. What is it about a women in full control of herself that is so utterly frightening?" 

This was a solid good book! I read it so fast because the plot moved very quickly. If I was basing this review on entertainment alone I would give it 5 stars because it was super entertaining. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I was hoping for a little more horror? There were definitely some creepy parts in the book that were descriptive and made my hairs stand up a bit. 

I really loved Sophie's character the best. Anytime she appeared in the book, I wanted to curl up next to her with a warm latte or tea and some fresh baked good and be free to roam as I please with beautiful dresses. and frolic in the moonlight. Honestly, this book inspired me to be more of who I am on the inside and not be scared let it show.

A darkly funny, frightening novel about a young woman learning how to take what she wants from a witch who may be too good to be true, from the author of The Return. All her life, Annie has played it nice and safe. After being unceremoniously dumped by her longtime boyfriend, Annie seeks a fresh start. She accepts a teaching position that moves her from Manhattan to a small village upstate. She's stunned by how perfect and picturesque the town is. The people are all friendly and warm. Her new apartment is dreamy too, minus the oddly persistent spider infestation. Then Annie meets Sophie. Beautiful, charming, magnetic Sophie, who takes a special interest in Annie, who wants to be her friend. More importantly, she wants Annie to stop apologizing and start living for herself. That's how Sophie lives. Annie can't help but gravitate toward the self-possessed Sophie, wanting to spend more and more time with her, despite the fact that the rest of the townsfolk seem...a little afraid of her. And like, okay. There are some things. Sophie's appearance is uncanny and ageless, her mansion in the middle of the woods feels a little unearthly, and she does seem to wield a certain power...but she couldn't be...could she?

Ava Noreen

A fun, light, short novel that is cozy and cute and empowering- what more can you ask for?

Sophia Rabon

very fun! different from something i’d typically pick up but i’m reading it for a book club. it was wholesome, and easy to read and follow, which is what i needed right now.

Jessica Guht

I was completely sucked into the small town witchy life, and I loved the overall message of the book and the morally gray main characters.

Stephanie Cox

This was a little bit of a roller coaster ride for me. I loved the opening scene, but then spent much of the first half of the book hating how pitiable the narrator was. It felt a little one-note and heavy-handed. But I came back around near the end; I loved how there was a lot of ambivalence about the main character's journey. It was sort of a happy ending. But since when do happy endings involve so much blood and chicken bones? Good stuff.

Allison

The MC reminded me a lot of the girl from “You’re Not Alone” by Greer Hendricks (a book I read earlier this year and didn’t like). It’s hard for me to enjoy reading from the perspective of someone who has low self esteem or is so lonely. 

I did really like Ralph and Sophie though, they were great characters. Ralph is definitely my favorite.

The book is about finding yourself and I just don't care for that trope - with the exception of “The House on the Cerulean Sea”

Amanda J 

3.5
Creepy and Cozy! Didn't know that was possible, but loved the combo.
I almost DNFed at the beginning bc I didn't feel like reading a character being depressed, but I continued. I'm glad I did. It was an enjoyable read, it definitely had moments where I was creeped out (howling wind and rain outside probably added to it lol). But for the most part, this was a very cozy read. The metaphor/underlining meaning really hits you over the head, you can't miss it.

Cackle

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