Hello Readers,
I lost sleep over Funerals Are for the Living. I kept telling myself I’d only read one more chapter, but I just couldn’t put it down. It is such a gripping mix of mystery, supernatural horror, and a heartbreaking look at grief.
I lost sleep over Funerals Are for the Living. I kept telling myself I’d only read one more chapter, but I just couldn’t put it down. It is such a gripping mix of mystery, supernatural horror, and a heartbreaking look at grief.
Thank you, NetGalley for the copy of Funerals are for the Living. I received a complimentary eBook in exchange for an honest review.
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The story follows Junie Daniels, who is trying to stay
afloat after a car crash kills her younger sister, Jay. With only fragmented
memories of the accident and a mother who is completely paralyzed by her own
grief, Junie is left trying to hold their lives together. But when strange
things start happening at Jay’s gravesite, Junie and her best friend, Omari,
decide to investigate. What they uncover pulls them into something way more
sinister than they ever bargained for.
What makes Funerals Are for the Living stand out is how flawlessly it combines supernatural horror with the very real horrors of systemic racism. The small North Carolina town of Williamsville has a deeply disturbing history, and the story brilliant explores how the legacy of slavery continues to impact generations. The racist cult at the heart of the plot is genuinely unsettling, and the book's look at stolen power and exploitation gives the scares a massive amount of weight.
Junie is a wonderfully flawed, believable protagonist. Her grief, guilt, and self-doubt make her feel incredibly human, and I loved watching her gradually find the strength to fight back. Her friendship with Omari was another massive highlight for me. His humour and dialogue brought some much-needed lightness to an otherwise incredibly dark story.
The shifting timeline adds a great layer of intrigue to the mystery, keeping you hooked as all the pieces slowly fall into place.
If you are a fan of YA horror, Southern Gothic fiction, or supernatural mysteries, I highly recommend giving this one a go.
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