The characters are incredibly flawed in their own ways and nothing is ever as it seems, especially when you’re out in the middle of the desert. Despite the slower pacing (at times) it is another one that is worth holding out until the ending. The same goes for Ward’s newest book, SUNDIAL.Īnother book that had me completely mesmerized from the start yet also mildly confused, which of course piques the curiosity to continue to see where this could possibly be going. Well, she wasn’t kidding because it was a surprising five star read for me and that ending just sticks with you long after you’ve finished. So last year I picked up The Last House on Needless Street because Chandra had told me it was incredible and that the ending was worth the build. But damn, the journey is quite worth it in my opinion.Įvery time Cielo was mentioned I kept thinking it was referring to the night club I got kicked out of once… but that’s a whole different story. This is another one where you’ll need to stick with it to the end to really get a full grasp on the storyline and feel for all the confusion you might encounter along the way. And the way the author brings this to light is quite interesting for sure.

I especially looooooooove books that touch on nature vs nurture. I felt like I was on the best acid trip of my life – even if the subject matter was a bit solemn and WTF-y. I only cleverly (pats back) figured out one part of the book but I was NOT expecting it to go in the direction that it did. The sisterly love, competitiveness, twin awareness, secret languages… it’s all here and dangggggg these characters are all a bit wonky. I did get confused a little bit on who was who with the dolls and what not but not gonna lie, once my brain kicked in, I kinda wish there was a doll of me somewhere. Then WHAM, BAM, femur over the head – yesssssssss – bloody goodness! Ward is 2 for 2! If you haven’t read The Last House on Needless Street – or you tried and gave up, try try again!! Now I know not every book is for every reader but Ward is DEFINITELY the author for me! Like with Needless Street, Ward dishes up a lively concoction of suspense and craziness that had me confused for the majority of the read.

Jacks and Robs and Callies and Annies and dogs and maggots… oh my!

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