Minnie's Fiction Addiction

👀 First impressions:
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes immediately pulled me in with its eerie, atmospheric setting and the promise of a layered psychological mystery. The idea of memory, trauma, and the hidden past tied to a seemingly ordinary house was intriguing.

✅ What I Liked:
Ana Reyes builds tension well, creating a sense of unease that runs through the entire novel. The shifting ground between what is real and imagined kept me invested, and the small-town setting felt vivid and claustrophobic in just the right way. The writing style is smooth and easy to sink into.

❎ What I didn’t Like:
While the premise was compelling, the pacing lagged in places and some twists felt predictable. Without spoiling anything, the ending stretched believability a bit too far for me, making it hard to fully buy into the resolution. I also wanted more depth in the supporting characters and their motivations.

📚 Why You Should Read This Book:
If you enjoy slow-burn psychological thrillers with a creepy, small-town vibe and themes of unreliable memory and past trauma, this might be a good fit. It’s atmospheric and engaging, even if the payoff doesn’t fully land.

💭 Final Thoughts:
House in the Pines is a moody, unsettling read with some genuinely tense moments. While it didn’t quite stick the landing for me, it’s still worth picking up if you’re looking for an eerie psychological mystery.

🛍️ Where to buy
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Final Rating ★★★ – Creepy and atmospheric, but the ending felt a bit far-fetched.