Review: Short story with cliffhanger ending
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 13, 2012
This is a well written short story about a family who can see the things that go bump in the night once the lights are out. Rob, the main character, is the latest member of his family who can see Fearlings. Fearlings are otherworldly creatures who can only be seen in our world when it is dark. Rob, and anyone with him, can see and communicate with these Fearlings. Because of his limited experience, Rob assumes that all Fearlings are friendly and will not harm him or his friends. He soon finds out why you shouldn't make assumptions.I really enjoyed this book. It held my interest throughout, and the storyline moved at a steady pace. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I really dislike cliffhanger endings, which this story has. Normally, I will wait until an entire series is complete before I begin reading it, so I can move directly to the next installment (patience isn't really my virtue). I did not suspect that this was a cliffhanger, so I read it and was somewhat disappointed at the end. Hopefully, the author is considering a sequal! I still recommend the story, just wish it was longer!