Monday, February 25, 2013

Unraveling Isobel (Review)

Unraveling IsobelBook: Unraveling Isobel
Author: Eileen Cook
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 290
Source: Borrowed from the library

Blurb:
"Thrilling and creepy, super sexy, and so very hilarious." --Lisa McMann, bestselling author of the Wake trilogy
 
Isobel’s life is falling apart. Her mom just married some guy she met on the internet only three months before, and is moving them to his sprawling, gothic mansion off the coast of nowhere. Goodbye, best friend. Goodbye, social life. Hello, icky new stepfather, crunchy granola town, and unbelievably good-looking, officially off-limits stepbrother.
But on her first night in her new home, Isobel starts to fear that it isn’t only her life that’s unraveling—her sanity might be giving way too. Because either Isobel is losing her mind, just like her artist father did before her, or she’s seeing ghosts. Either way, Isobel’s fast on her way to being the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons.

My Rating:
 

The cover for this one is what drew me in right away. When I checked this one out of the library I hadn't even read what it was about. It turned out being a really great read. It was creepy, had some mystery and even a little romance. I just had to know what happened with this book so I finished it in under a day.

The story really draws you in. You are right alongside Isobel trying to solve the mystery of what is happening in the new house she is forced to move to. At times the story takes supernatural twists that are a little creepy and will leave you anticipating the next turn of events.

Isobel is a strong character. She's intelligent and not whiny. She is willing to embrace the supernatural and is even willing to put herself in danger just to bring justice to a pretty bad guy. Then we have Nate. He comes off as better than everyone else in the beginning but once he opens up it's clear he's a pretty sensitive and caring guy.

If you're a fan of creepy stories and like ghosts then this book is definitely for you. It's a quick read at only 290 pages and will have you flipping the pages to find out what happens to Isobel.




4 comments:

  1. Sounds interesting. I love creepy. It was the cover too, for me, along with this blog post that made me make the decision to read it. Thanks!

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  2. I have been wondering about this one, I think it's funny that you said it is a bit creepy because the cover looks more like a contemporary book. Great review!

    Kristin @ Young Adult Book Haven

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    1. Thanks!
      Now that you point it out, the cover does make it look more like a contemporary book! I found it creepy but probably not everyone will.

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