Following the death of his father, Thomas Walsh had to grow up quickly, taking on odd-jobs to keep food on the table and help pay his gravely ill mother's medical bills. When he's offered a highly paid position as an interpreter for an heiress who exclusively signs, Thomas -- the hearing child of a Deaf adult -- jumps at the opportunity.
But the job is not without its challenges. Thomas is expected to accompany Vivienne wherever she goes, but from the start, she seems determined to shake him. To make matters worse, her parents keep her on an extremely short leash. She is not to go anywhere without express permission. She is not to deviate from her routine.
She is, most importantly, not to be out after dark.
A selective-mute, Vivienne Farrow hasn't said a word in years -- not since going missing in Red Rock Canyon when she was four years old. No one knows quite what happened to her out in the dark. They only know that the sound of her voice is now as deadly as a poison. Anyone who hears her speak suffers a horrible death.
Ever since that fatal family vacation, Vivienne has been desperately searching for a way to regain control of both her voice and her body. Because the face staring out of the mirror isn't hers. It's something with teeth.
Thankfully, Vivienne has a plan. She's finally found someone who claims to be able to perform a surgical exorcism. She just needs to find a way to get rid of Thomas first. But Thomas can't afford to walk away, nor is he willing to abandon the mysterious girl he's quickly falling for, no matter what dark powers threaten to swallow them both whole.
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First line:
Thomas Walsh was no stranger to the odd job.
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Source:
Source:
eARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
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Publication Date:
March 4, 2025
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Rating:
4 Ribbons out of 5
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I don't know what I was expecting. I think more of a psychological horror. But it turned out to be more of an eldritch horror. I honestly am still kind of confused about some stuff, but I loved this book. The confusion just added to the story and the horror. I also never knew what was going to happen next and that kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time.
Both Vivienne and Thomas are deeply flawed and I loved their characters. I don't feel like there was much character development, but I loved that they came together with their flaws instead of working to be perfect for each other.
I think people who love horror, psychological thrillers, and all things eldritch will love this novel.
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