Published by Sourcebooks Fire Genres: Fiction, Horror, Supernatural, young adult
Format: ARC, eBook
Beware the Stitcher Man!
That is what they have been told for their entire lives. People tend to vanish in Abby Ward’s town. If they are found it is in pieces, taken apart and sewn back together. There are rules to follow to keep safe: don’t walk alone, don’t stay out late, etc.
When Hope, Abby’s younger sister, is taken it is shocking, frightening, and disturbing. Will Abby and her friends be able to find her in time? Do they even have a hope of getting her back alive? There is a sense of danger and urgency as Abby attempts to find Hope.
I’m a little bit of an outlier on this book. I usually love books by Darcy Coates and while this book was creepy, it was missing that little bit of something that would have made this more enjoyable for me. This is a YA read and is creepy and has a strong supernatural element to it.
I am a fan of many of her books, and I am used to the chills, thrills, and horror in them. This one is horrific and creepy but for me it was not scary as I would have liked. This comes down to it’s me and not the book.
Many are enjoying this book more than I did, so please read their reviews as well. I do look forward to reading more of Coates books in the future.
Creepy, sinister, and well written.
Thank you to SOURCEBOOKS Fire and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.