Description: The spirits of Nordic folklore come calling in this entrancing tale of family secrets and ancient mysteries
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Family, Supernatural
My Rating: 5/5
Review: Metsan Valo is an Ancient House built by Anni’s ancestors, the Halla Family lately owned and managed by her grandmother Taika Halla (Mummo). The twins, Anni and Theo, spent most of their summer vacation each year at Metsan Valo, with Mummo. They grew up listening to Folk stories about the land surrounding the house. Stories about the Vaki, spirits of ancient Finnish mythology.
After about 10 years, they reunite at Metsan Valo on the news of the sudden death of Mummo. Even though Mummo died of prolonged disease, her death took them by surprise as she kept her health condition a secret from them all. As the family gathered to hear Mummo’s last wishes and take share in her wealth, Anni and Theo experienced serious troubles.
Apart from episodes like break-ins, accidents, and illness, they also witnessed strange supernatural events. Anni, of the twins, is more often troubled with the secrets of her family since her return to Metsan Valo. She is made to believe that the folklore they grew up listening to might be in fact the true history of their family. Hearing whispers and blurring spirit visions came to Anni often yet felt illusionary. While the lives of her family were at stake Anni discovers her role in all of it and how it is connected to the stories her grandmother recited when she was young, to Vaki.
A perfect thriller with the right amount of supernatural essence added. This has to be the author’s best book so far, and if not, I am missing out on something extremely thrilling. Because this story was beyond compare in this genre.
A real page-turner. And I mean it. I read every word just to not miss out on anything important. At no point did I feel any unwanted stretch in the story, no part of it bored me even a slight bit. And though I was so eager to reach the climax, I took my time to enjoy the Spine chilling story.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!! ❤
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