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As I mentioned in a previous post, I prescribed to a monthly box called Scriblr, and Hunting Annabelle(paid link) is another book I received in one of the boxes.

I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it for people that are looking for a dark psychologically thrilling novel. The narrator, Sean, is extremely unreliable in that he is essentially a psychopath who has mistakenly been diagnosed with schizophrenia. He has thrilling thoughts of violence and killing people despite his mind trying to push them away. To top it off, he’s killed before which is what makes him Annabelle’s next target; a psychopath in her own, unique way. She is the true mystery of the story, one that you won’t see coming.

I love the unexpected plot that twists and turns throughout the novel, dodging mystery/thriller cliche’s along the way. It goes against the usual “thriller” narrative which made it even more suspenseful and enjoyable.

I do wish there was more elaboration at the “year later” part of the conclusion, specifically what happens to certain characters that you are somewhat left hanging about (i.e. the mother). Overall, her writing style, diction, and plot are so well constructed that those are just picky opinions and my own writing style getting in the way.