Eerie, unsettling, mysterious, atmospheric. I gobbled this up and couldn't put it down. Each new clue had my hackles up yo figure out what was going on.

Fast page turner, loved the twists in this book! Would definitely recommend this, I would have liked to know more about the experiments they mentioned. The characters were also so interesting.

The only thing worse than an HOA is an HOA filled with some godawful people. Kendall figures this out for herself after purchasing a home in the seemingly idyllic neighborhood The Cove, the location of her next true crime book about a young girl that went missing over a decade prior. Between her writer's block, increasingly weird interactions with her neighbors, supernatural hauntings, and the return of her wayward sister, Kendall begins to unravel the bizarre web that has entangled The Cove.

I thought this was very interesting and extremely unsettling. I like how you start getting hints that something isn't quite right even if you can't put your finger on exactly why that is. Cool cast of characters.

First I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read an ARC of this book.

This book is a true page-turner that expertly keeps you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. The mystery at the heart of the story is both captivating and layered. There are enough twists and turns to keep you guessing, but it never feels overly complex or convoluted. Each clue reveals just enough to propel the plot forward, maintaining a steady sense of suspense. Despite a neighborhood of characters, I never felt lost or overwhelmed. However, certain relationships feel a bit lacking in emotional connection. There are moments where key relationships, particularly those that should carry more weight in the narrative, didn't quite land it. Overall, this book is a thrilling ride that keeps you guessing without leaving you confused or disoriented.

A twisty turn-y thriller full of questions and suspense.
Who are Kendall's neighbors, and how well does anyone on her street know one another.

A fun and quick read that will keep you guessing page after page.

The Wild Things is an engaging story that did keep me interested in discovering the outcome of what was happening with the key antagonists. There were a few central plot points that hooked you in.

I felt, although story was interesting and there was a good deal of tension throughout, the genre felt a little confused. It didn't feel boldy a horror, or crime, or sci-fi and I felt this diluted the narrative thread a little as it seemed to jump moods from chapter to chapter. Also it never resolved hungry hat - felt it needed to streamline its plot a bit so it could confidently develop the narrative rather than focus on multiple areas in less depth.

However, it's worth a read and is a page turner. If you liked Gone Girl etc you'll enjoy this. Would have rated 3.5 but won't let me do half stars!

I really enjoyed this book and it kept me engaged and wanting to read more to find out what happens. I appretiate how it was different from many other books I have read and enjoyed the true crime and paranormal aspects of the plot. It had so much going on but it wasn’t hard to follow. I felt in a few places things could have made more sense but nothing extreme in terms of plot holes. The romance aspect was fun. If you like mystery/true crime and paranormal themes you would definitely enjoy this. I feel like I was invested in finding out what was happening and it kept me turning pages and was easily digestible.

I did not realize this was more of a gothic horror novel. I was looking for something more fast paced with a bit more gore and shock value, so the writing style did not quite do it for me. This book is definitely spooky immediately and did draw me in, but it was written in a way that did not get my palms sweating. Had I gone into this book knowing it was a gothic horror book (I likely just missed the description on accident) I would have had a better experience with this one.

Thank you for the opportunity to provide honest feedback voluntarily. I received a free eARC of this book.

I’m so glad I read this book. It is worth it! I was sucked in from the opening line. “The Day Ty Milchek went to jail, I celebrated by hiking Old Rag.” The pacing never slows. It gets progressively darker, creepier and more dangerous. I had no idea what was going on until the end, yet I never felt like I didn’t understand the story. I finished this book in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down. I had to know what the f* was going on. The ending satisfied me. I was shocked to discover this book is the third in a series - it felt like a standalone. I did not feel that any crucial details were left out. This book felt like creepy-neighborhood meets paranormal-psychological thriller. Think Stepford Wives but with witches and mad science. I totally recommend!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.

This one was very interesting. At first, I almost put it down, because it was dragging a bit in the first 30%. The book does pick up and becomes pretty entertaining. I think it was fairly creepy and enjoyable, albeit somewhat predictable. Overall, I had fun reading this.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

Maybe if I had read the previous two installments, I would have been more invested, but as it stands, it just wasn’t for me. The pacing felt slow, and the characters didn’t fully come to life. That said, the atmosphere was well done, and I can see it working for the right reader—it just wasn’t my thing.

Charismatic but sinister neighbors, HOA drama, and paranormal encounters combine in this thrilling novel by London Clarke. The Wild Things introduces true crime writer Kendall - fiercely independent and paranoid, she is constantly on the case and this latest one might bring her a little too close for comfort to very real danger.

I thoroughly enjoyed the descriptive writing and many of the characters were a delight. The Robinettes are creepy in an overly welcoming and faux positive way and the HOA drama was hilariously depicted. The twists in the story were a little bit too predictable for my taste but I found this to be an engaging and entertaining read. All I know is that I will never look at Santa decorations the same way.

Thanks to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the ARC!

thank you to netgalley for giving me an arc, unfortunately i will not be continuing this book. i have not done enough research prior to reading this and so i discover that it is so boring and predictable, i don't care at all about the characters and what happens next. Also its written in the most straightforward, tell, don't show, i don't trust my readers way. and the writer reaaaaally wants us to know that the main character will end up with that sam guy. except i don't care i'm so sorry

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an advance copy of The Wild Things in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own!

The writing style was really good, I was fully gripped by the first chapter. I did not realise there were paranormal elements (my fault!) which was mildly terrifying at first but I did not mind it in the end as I enjoy such stories anyway. The book starts with a missing girl and annoying neighbours...and the mysteries only grow from there. There were many elements which can be a bit much for one book, but overall this was an enjoyable read.

This book was pretty good, I would definitely recommend

~This was given by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

I was drawn to this book by the synopsis and book cover.
The author has a nice writing style and it's an easy read. I felt it didn't really flow as it started as a disappearance mystery, then moved to a mixed bag of problem new neighbourhood issues then turned supernatural. I would have preferred a straightforward mystery story.
I might look at her other books though as the author has a good writing style.

First I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read an ARC of this book.

This was my first time reading anything from London Clarke and after this one I cannot wait to dive into more of their work.

As soon as I saw the cover I was sold. I try not to read too much of a description so that I go in with an open mind so I usually really just a smidgen. What I gathered before starting was that this book was about a true crime writer that moved into a new neighborhood to chase the story of her next book. A neighborhood with everyone’s favorite things including an HOA and problematic neighbors. Throw in the word paranormal and I am sold.

I can honestly say I wasn’t sure where this book was going to take me but I’m glad with where it ended up. While I was able to figure out some of the story in my own there were still moments that kept me surprised and on my toes.

I’d definitely recommend this to anyone who is a fan of true crime and/ or paranormal books and DEFINITELY if you’ve got experience with an HOA. 😅

A once seemingly idyllic neighborhood becomes a nightmare soon after Kendall Casey moves in while researching her subject for her latest true crime book.

This book has a lot packed into it. A cold case, Kendall’s best friend since college, unexplained occurrences in her new neighborhood and murder. Oh, and some supernatural, mind control and cult like vibes, just in case that wasn’t enough for you.

I really like the FMC. She’s strong, independent and can take care of herself (usually). The antagonists are super creepy and I’m happy to say that while I thought I had it all figured out, I was happy to be wrong.

The ending can be seen as satisfying or HEA depending on your definition.

I will definitely be reading more from this author although I will probably take a break from this series only so I can look my own neighbors in the eye, but I will be back.

Thank you to Net Galley, the publisher and author for an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

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I didn't realize how hooked I was by this book until I had to leave the house and couldn't stop thinking about it. I love creepy cult stories so this was right up my alley, although I felt that it was a bit too ambitious and there were elements of the story that I felt weren't necessary. It went from being a cult story to involving the supernatural and I think I would have preferred it to be one or the other. I wasn't a huge fan of the way that the first person perspective was written in the beginning - it felt as if I were reading a letter that the narrator was writing to me instead of being in the moment, but that went away as the book went on. This was definitely a super bingeable read and I couldn't put it down!