Fun and terrifying. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it, definitely interested in anything else the author thinks up and will be recommending to my fellow horror fans.

This was a fun, terrifying adventure that'll stick with me for a bit. The terminology was fantastical and I wondered if the author used a thesaurus, considering the misuse of words like pale for pail, taught instead of taut, and "emergency personal" over what should've been "emergency personnel." Despite the inconsistencies, it was still a great novel and I'm hoping for an audio version at some point.

The cover art work was great . I thought the characters were ok .story could have had better paceing . I would like to see more from J.J alo .Not a bad first book. Thanks netgally for giving me the chance to read this

While i didn’t find this as seat gripping as I’d hoped. I was still enthralled! The pacing was fantastic. And the characters had such well written personalities. The monster was an absolutely horrifying thought when I sat down to ponder things after finishing. Absolutely stoked to have gotten this arc!

✨Book Review✨⭐️⭐️⭐️ (2.5 stars rounded up)

The Street Between the Pines by J.J. Alo is an eerie debut that promises a blend of psychological thrills and supernatural horror. Unfortunately, while I love diving into new authors and genres, this one didn’t quite hit the mark for me.

The premise is intriguing – a haunted man returns to his childhood home and finds himself face-to-face with something lurking between the trees. There are glimpses of a gripping, atmospheric story, but I found the execution lacking. The pacing felt uneven, the plot underdeveloped, and at times, the twists required more suspension of disbelief than I could manage. Horror often asks us to stretch our imagination, but this felt like a stretch too far.

That said, I know this kind of storytelling will resonate with some readers – the eerie, creeping dread will scratch the horror itch for fans of Stephen King. Books are funny and ✨magical✨that way – what doesn’t work for one reader may captivate another.

If you love folk mythology, psychological spirals, and stories about confronting inner demons (literal or otherwise), it might be worth giving this a shot. I’d love to hear other perspectives!

Trigger Warnings: PTSD, death, and horror elements.

Thank you to NetGalley and SNE Horror LLC for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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