Review: Have to admit I was a little scared for Emily
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 7, 2013
Great start to a new series!  I look forward to seeing more of Emily.  Overall, this story is a quick read.  The story started a little slow for me, but once Emily made it to the party, I was fascinated by the people, the sights and the whole situation.  There are several moments as the action picks up that I actually feel a little scared for Emily.  Helen Smith's wonderful eye for detail captures that false feeling of safety we often feel when we're in a crowd of people we know, but we don't really know.  From the moment Emily steps into the party, I had a strong sense that something sinister is happening.  The creepy and crawly details drew me in.  One of my favorite descriptions of the party is of the party food; especially the image of the plastic fork pushing that potato salad around on the plate.  I stopped reading around 75% of the way in, but didn't stay away from the story for long.  As several other readers have pointed out, short stories can leave a reader feeling like they've just skimmed the surface.  This story is a great peep into a new character's set of eyes.  There were so many unforgettable musings and the setting of the party is absolutely unique.  So far, Emily herself is rather a mystery, but I have no doubt that Helen Smith will reveal Emily over the course of the series.