The Return is Rachel Harrison's debut horror / supernatural thriller novel, and I was dying to get my hands on it as soon as I heard about it! To say that I was impressed is an understatement--this novel grabbed me from the start, and I didn't want to put it down until I had ALL the answers. Two years to the day that Julie went missing, she reappears with no memory of where she’s been or what happened to her. Julie seems to have come out of this mostly unscathed but she cannot remember where she was. March 24th 2020 But when I finished the book, my overall feeling was I kinda liked it even if I'm not able to articulate exactly why. Aspiring author, poet, bookworm, copyeditor, single mum, wine drinker, INFJ. Head on over to the This Is Horror Shop to see the books we have available. When Julie goes missing they are all devastated, where is their Bestie? Cortney LaScola - The Bookworm Myrtle Beach, Support First-Time Authors with 51 Debut Novels to Read Now. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. 2) The final 50 pages contained a twist that felt clunky and underdeveloped for me, but this wasn't due to the fact that. At first, they are small dissimilarities, but, as the week progresses, it becomes glaringly obvious that the group of friends will never be the same again.. As soon as they reach the hotel, things take a menacing turn. [spoiler]It seemed to have a haunted hotel vibe, which I wish was actually utilized as a device. THE RETURN is the first novel I have read by Rachel Harrison. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. This is a time to celebrate, to reunite. The entire novel is a spoiler minefield, but ultimately this one didn't work well for me due to 2 reasons: 1) The first 250 pages are mostly repetitive dialogue between the four women, and at that, mostly talking about Julie behind her back, AKA "What's wrong with her?" Born and raised in New Jersey, Rachel Harrison has worked in banking, in publishing, and for TV game shows. Go on. As far as horror creature, I felt this resembled a We. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. From creepy rooms and ghostly cold spots, to extremely odd dreams and disappearing staff members, it is obvious that something is not right with Julie. Hi All! This novel is written by Rachel Harrison. Releasing 24 March 2020 from Berkley Publishing, The Return by Rachel Harrison is available for pre-order now. I do love a 99p Kindle book. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. This is her first novel. Main character, Elise, is in conflict with her friends over the disappearance of their friend Julie. I do love a 99p Kindle book. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. But it doesn't change how I feel.”. I found it slow to begin with, but it definitely improved. Now check your email to confirm your subscription. Berkley Books. Your email address will not be published. Refresh and try again. This is a gorgeous story about how life doesn’t always work out the way we want it … THE RETURN is the first novel I have read by Rachel Harrison. To say that I was impressed is an understatement--this novel grabbed me from the start, and I didn't want to put it down until I had ALL the answers. Julie, Elise, Molly, and Mae have all been friends since college. Date. I gave this 4 stars on Goodreads. Elise and Julie, with two of their friends from college, decide to get together at a remote inn. We’d love your help. Your email address will not be published. A year after Julie goes missing her husband Tristan holds a memorial, but Elise is not convinced that Julie is dead. Two years down the line, Elise is the only one still clinging onto hope, and her prayers are answered when Julie mysteriously reappears. Maebs? There's definitely some problems along the way, and I find myself agreeing with almost all of the criticisms I have read in other reviews. I had to wait for a while for the library to get it, and ended up being first or second. Been two years to the day after Julie goes missing she shows up again on the porch swing wearing the same clothes she went missing in. Her friend is now rather thin, her skin sallow, and her appetite is quite odd. I know that. Can't wait to see what else the author comes up with! All opinions are my own. This book reminded me so much of the movie “Jennifer’s Body” with Megan Fox & Amanda Seyfried, two of my favorite actresses out there. However, upon reading some of the less than favourable reviews on Goodreads, my first impression was a little tainted. To say that I was impressed is an understatement--this novel grabbed me from the start, and I didn't want to put it down until I had ALL the answers. Visit our Patreon page and pledge to the This Is Horror Podcast today. The aimless ramblings of a career-frustrated, wine-guzzling forty-something single Mum.