Review: Atypical vampire tale
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 25, 2014
Beneath the willow is a stylishly written and intensely portrayed horror novelette that keeps the reader captivated. The love, as we often read in vampire tales, is a core of the story. But in between few pages it blends bouts of fear with compassion and hideousness and produces a story that would stay with readers for a long time.The simplest way to enjoy this book is to put oneself in the shoes of Thomas, as I did (LOL, that’s crazy... I know). The way he acted to rescue his love; I’m pretty much sure I’d have done the same. I loved the author’s writing style and the way she garnished such a simple story- put it altogether on a different level. Horror can certainly become an art if it is in right hands. That’s what every author aspires to do and Gemma is certainly on a right track, in fact pretty close. And that’s why I can’t give this book a perfect five, although that’s what it deserves, and I’m pretty sure that this author will outdo herself with her next piece of writing. It’s just a matter of time. (Can’t wait for it, though)I’ll recommend it to any of my friends. And for horror fans... well, don’t wait just grab this book!