We Used to Live Here: A Novel

We used to live here. Eve wtf?? I'm not far in yet but in the first 15 pages I can already say, if someone knocked on my door and said they used to live in my home, I'd say aww, okay, well good luck remembering the pictures you took when you lived here, closing the door, and possibly calling the authorities, because there is NO way this is gonna turn out well fam. Bye But then the book would be over. This was one of the best things I've read this year

After much hype and joining one of the bookclubs I ended up finally caving and giving the book a shot. However, I have very mixed opinions about the book and the ending in general. Eve and her partner Charlie bought an old victorian style house to flip, that seems to be their thing. One night while Charlie was away a mysterious knock came at the door. Upon opening Eve discovered a man followed by his family. The man, Thomas revealed that his family used to own the home when he was younger. After much debate Eve lets the family of five inside for a quick stroll down memory lane, however, when Thomas' youngest daughter Jenny goes missing, Eve is thrown into a world that sends shivers down her spine.

This book hit very close to home for me! As a recent first time home owner with my dog and husband, having a strange family come to your home gave me the creeps. I’ve had my partner leave early one morning and I have been scared 😱 wondering where they went. This book is so beautifully written, from realistic experiences of the characters to the mental breakdowns this is the best horror book of 2024!! That ending was INTENSE!!

Loved this book. Scared me because there was a constant wondering of what was real.

A twisty and out there horror novel about a family that call definitely overstays their welcome. I had no idea where this one was going and even after finishing it I’m still contemplating what happened. This is for those that like their horror subtle and slow, with a twist of psychological and otherworldly entities. This one was hard for me to rate, I think I need to sit with it more. Would recommend to fans of House of Leaves and other speculative horror fiction.