Violet

I read Kill Creek last October and when I found out that Scott Thomas was releasing another one this year, I knew I had to get my hands on a copy ASAP. This is a great story to read in the fall, especially around Halloween. This is another horror book and I have to say Scott Thomas is 2 for 2 in my book. He is one of my favorite authors. This story is a bit more of a slow-burn than Kill Creek. I felt it was less intense than Kill Creek, especially initially. While it does have a slower build-up, it allowed me to get to really learn about the history and get to know the characters. I adore his writing and I love the setting of this story. Kris was a young girl when her father had taken her to a lake house during the summer. Kris was going through a difficult time but she had a friend named Violet that she played with and confided in. Years later, Kris owns the lake house that she visited during her childhood, but now she has a child of her own, Sadie. Kris and Sadie are going through some difficult situations. So, Kris decided to spend the summer at the lake house, in hopes it will help Sadie and herself. Little does she know, Violet is awaiting her return. This was a creepy, eerie story but I really enjoyed it. If you haven't read anything by Scott Thomas, do yourself a favor and get your hands on a copy of both of his books. You won't be disappointed. Note: Thank you to NetGalley and Inkshares for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.

🖤REVIEW🖤 . Violet by @scottthomascaresaboutyou Book thanks to @inkshares Relaxing September 24 2019 . . Can I just start off saying I told you so?! I knew the author would kill it again! This book was so very mesmerizing. Intriguing. Entrancing. Gripping. I had such a hard time putting this book down to do my simple errands of the day. All I could think about was this book. It took me and kept me until the end. Even now I’m being tugged by a string to stay. . . We start out with such a traumatic event that takes root in our soul. Makes you automatically have such deep feelings for the characters in the book. Connects you to them. You’ll forever be apart of this family and the towns secrets. . . As a parent I could definitely relate to the character and her worries for her child. This is something that never goes away. There is always that voice in your head telling you you are doing it right or you’re doing it wrong. . . I was pleasantly surprised in the end to find out what had truly happened in the 80s and throughout the years. Sometimes what he you remember as happy memories can’t be very deceiving and untrustworthy. . I can’t wait to see what other work comes out form the Author in the future. I just know I am ready for it 🖤

Full review to come: Scott Thomas knows how to bide his time, slowly building up tension until the action drops. For the most part, I'm fine reading about residents of the new town and it's history, especially with the promise of something sinister to come. What I struggled with in Violet, was the drawn-out paragraphs about weed whacking and paint drying. Like always, Thomas brings it when the action starts but getting there was a little more of a struggle than usual.