Skyla Arndt creates a magical, creepy world in We Rot Together.
Wil Greene's mom has been missing for over a year, and the police claim she skipped town. Wil doesn’t believe that; she is sure her ex-BFF’s family had something to do with it. Elwood Clark sided with his family saying they would never kidnap or kill anyone. Besides Elwood has other things on his mind: when he turns 18, he has to dedicate himself to the family church, The Garden of Adam. But Elwood quickly learns that his dedication to the church is actually literal, and he won’t be alive much longer. Only he and Wil can take on the cult. But to what end?
This YA story doesn’t shy away from the dark nor is it a slow burn. Arndt introduces you to the characters and then jumps into the story. There aren’t long pauses, just time to catch your breath. Well-edited and tightly written, there is nothing extra in the text. These factors keep the story moving and the reader entranced.
This book is perfect for fans of Andrea Hannah’s Where Darkness Blooms. It’s also a great read for people who adore the vibe of the Silent Hill franchise. Darker than Where Darkness Bloom and with a cult right out of Silent Hill, the book looks at nature, religion, and human’s ability to follow blindly, trust, and heal. These deep themes are buried within the action and horror. It’s not until the book is done that you get to really digest what you read. This emotional hangover seals the deal that this is a fabulous horror novel.
Insanely creepy with deep themes, We Rot Together is a true tale of horror and friendship.
Wil Greene's mom has been missing for over a year, and the police claim she skipped town. Wil doesn’t believe that; she is sure her ex-BFF’s family had something to do with it. Elwood Clark sided with his family saying they would never kidnap or kill anyone. Besides Elwood has other things on his mind: when he turns 18, he has to dedicate himself to the family church, The Garden of Adam. But Elwood quickly learns that his dedication to the church is actually literal, and he won’t be alive much longer. Only he and Wil can take on the cult. But to what end?
This YA story doesn’t shy away from the dark nor is it a slow burn. Arndt introduces you to the characters and then jumps into the story. There aren’t long pauses, just time to catch your breath. Well-edited and tightly written, there is nothing extra in the text. These factors keep the story moving and the reader entranced.
This book is perfect for fans of Andrea Hannah’s Where Darkness Blooms. It’s also a great read for people who adore the vibe of the Silent Hill franchise. Darker than Where Darkness Bloom and with a cult right out of Silent Hill, the book looks at nature, religion, and human’s ability to follow blindly, trust, and heal. These deep themes are buried within the action and horror. It’s not until the book is done that you get to really digest what you read. This emotional hangover seals the deal that this is a fabulous horror novel.
Insanely creepy with deep themes, We Rot Together is a true tale of horror and friendship.