Charlie and Eve flip houses. Their newest house is an old house in the middle of nowhere and they plan to renovate the entire thing. When a family shows up asking to see the house of the father’s childhood, against her better judgement Eve lets them in. But one thing after another keeps delaying the family from leaving, until Eve isn’t sure what’s real anymore, but she knows the family needs to leave.
I have a weird love/hate relationship with horror stories. I had scary movies but love a good horror book. Unfortunately, I don’t normally find horror stories to be that scary as I feel most nowadays lean into the creepy and try and use the shock factor as a crutch. We Used to Live Here though, actually scared me. I was reading it out at the lake, at night, and I had to stop. It’s eerie, creepy, atmospheric, and mixed with the paranormal stuff is completely twisted. I really only took a star away because the ending left me with so many questions that I won’t even put here as not to ruin anything.
I’m pretty sure I liked this book, but I’m honestly not sure because it was that good of a brain bender. I’ve also heard that Netflix is making this into a movie starring Blake Lively, and I cannot wait for it. If you’re looking for something haunting to read this summer, add this one to your list and don’t read before bed.
We Used to Live Here comes out June 18, 2024! Huge thank you to Atria for my advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion. If you liked this review please let me know either by commenting below or by visiting my instagram @speakingof.books or on Tiktok @speakingof.books
