Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis Book Review

I had a bit of a mixed experience with Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis. This Young Adult Horror/Thriller had a very twisted story that reminded me of a very dark Alice in Wonderland.

The initial chapter had me sucked in. Then I started to find it tolerable. While I felt the pace was okay, I wanted to be a little more scared. I had a hard time connecting with Lola, which made it hard to focus at times. I found the story interesting but not overly engaging.

The mystery was the most exciting part to me. I had so many theories and never solved the mystery. The last 10% of the book was phenomenal. I soaked up every little detail, sometimes rereading to make sure something actually happened. The last chapter wrapped up the story beautifully. The final part of this book was so good that I raised the rating from a 3 to 4 stars. It is rare I do not figure out the mystery and the ending was so compelling.

This book was enjoyable. I can see how some readers will devour it. It can be chilling at times and the mystery will have you hooked. 

I received an electronic advanced reader copy from Penguin Teen and Dial Books through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.