Review: Crazy or Haunted by the Ghost of her Brother?
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 16, 2013
I received a free copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.I enjoyed this story. I enjoyed the aspect of using dreams and mental illness as a vehicle to advance the fear that the author is trying to arouse in the reader. It is a common vehicle, but it is used well and effectively.I appreciate the characterization of Sabrina as she begins to try and interact with a world from which she has been separated for nearly all her formative years. The child-like way she approaches tasks that the reader most likely takes for granted is well illustrated; the most "normal" of tasks seem daunting for Sabrina and luckily she has Riley to hopefully make her fit in a little bit better.Her friendship with Riley was odd for me at first as it was a little too immediate, but he has a backstory that helps smooth that over some. However, I would think that with Sabrina's past, there would be a little more reluctance to admit someone, even Riley, into her confidence so quickly.I was intrigued by the mystery of Devon. It is difficult to discern exactly what or who Devon is: Is he a delusion from Sabrina's mind? Is he some paranormal influence in Sabrina's life? Can he hurt her or those she loves?Overall, I liked the story. I was drawn to the scary story, although I wouldn't put this book in the "terror" category, it is haunting. The writer's style is choppy in places and could use some polishing, but she accomplishes the telling of the story sufficiently here.