Come Closer

WOW! So much creepy thrilling horrifying vibes! I love it!

Loved it. Started off slow but really picks up at the end.

The performance was really good, but the story lacked tension past the first few chapters. If you want a story with a slow, creeping sense of dread, of an unreliable narrator further losing their grip on reality, read The Haunting of Hill House. If you want an unsettling possession story, read the Exorcist. This is a good story to listen to while at the beach, typing at work, or passing the time, but it never seems to realize its horrific potential.

I enjoyed this dark little story. It was decently written and went at a good clip, with no dragging on. Kept it creepy and even had me saying, "oh, my, god!" a couple of times when there were a few really evil things she did. Quick and fun and even a little funny sometimes. If you want a creepy little ghost story that doesn't take a million years to get through, this is a goodie.
I might be giving it more credit than it deserves, but I thought it was an interesting take on how difficult it is for women to take up space and when we do, we are a hazard to the children and "perfect" men in our lives. She was enjoying not being little miss perfect most of the time and she saw the rot in her tidy life, but to not want it could only be explained by demonic possession, right? As far as the truly unhinged she did, I got a whiff of American Psycho-minus the misogyny wondering if it was all real of if that was how she saw herself.
In any event, you don't have to read anything deep into the story to enjoy this dark ghosty story that serviced the tale well.

Such a quick, fast-paced read! I love an unreliable main character and a character-driven plot. I heard from a lot of readers that this was a really scary novella. Maybe I read a good amount of horror books, but this wasn't as scary as I thought it would be. There were definitely some gory and eerie elements as well as some shovlck factors that capture my attention, but I felt so-so to me. However, this would make a good intro book to the horror genre.

People told me that the book would leave my head, all dysfunctional, but honestly it’s mid.

I love the idea of a book about possession being written and told through the pov of the victim makes the book extremely interesting and freaky. Now we need a book written from the pov in 3rd person.

Come Closer is my favorite horror novel. Don’t read much about it - just read it. Gran is a master.

Was this girl that narrarated the ravenhood series???? Maxine Mitchell?

Good possession story. Love Sara Gran love the ending ❤️

Wow! Spiraling into confusion, it’s such a jaw dropping book! It’s really great actually!!

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5 star read! Love the POVS, the atmosphere, the build up, the characters. The last 10pages ??? I’ll for sure be rereading super soon.

A quick easy novella that kept my attention, but was extremely tropey and predictable. If you haven't read or watched much horror this would make a great introduction to the genre.

Predictable and formulaic….a one size fits all demonic possession story.

This was on a most disturbing books list, and I’m disappointed, honestly

Dang this story was sad for the main character. Not tears sad just...frustrated for her sad.

Kind of boring. Writing and story was fine. Just could have used more.

I love the story! the ending pretty sad and the narrator did a good job

I enjoyed a new take on a possession story. I look forward to reading other titles from this author.

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Wow!!!!!!

So she was a little crazy to laugh this shit off. I'm not even religious (anymore) and I would have been running to my nearest spiritualist or priest. It sucks because it literally ruined her life. Successful career, job . . . just ruined. But see, the first sign of me losing control would have triggered me.

This was creepy but good.

3.5 stars

Quick, easy listen. Descriptive writing that is very relatable. Couldn't stop listening once I started.

It was ok. It was missing something to make it better

Wow! Why did I wait so long for this one? I heard mixed reviews but I loved it. Best possession story ever

Well written and a very fun read. Please read this

Very well written, but a formulaic plot. I’d definitely be interested in her other books

It was an okay book. I was actually a little disappointed. It wasn’t that scary.

would have been a good read if it werent for the homophobic comments randomly thrown in there

I couldn't get past the juvenile homophobia in the first 2 pages.

Amanda has strange reactions; Amanda hears strange noises; Amanda has strange dreams with a woman in a blood-red sea; Amanda starts to act strangely; Amanda begins to lose control over her own body...
This book tells us the story of a woman who is being harassed and possessed by a demon. Narrated in the first person, it provides a personal experience. However, it left me wanting more. I'm going to mention a couple of things that could be considered spoilers but don't contain plot details, just a warning. As for horror, I liked it a lot; the images and frightening scenes are very well done, and I enjoyed them. But in terms of story development, I wasn't completely convinced, and I didn't like the ending. At no point did I feel that the protagonist fought against the demon; she only made a few attempts and that was it, she didn't react. I don't know, it just didn't convince me fully. However, it is still super gripping, and the narration is very good. I liked it, but I didn't love it. Even so, if you like horror, I recommend it; it reads very quickly and is interesting. (Translated from Spanish)

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⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

This book was very good. It kinda just jumped into it. Wasn't a long wait to see what happens. SPOILER ALERT... THE DOG DOES NOT DIE!