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We Used to Live Here: A Novel

Get Out meets Parasite in this eerily haunting debut and Reddit hit--soon to be a Netflix original movie starring Blake Lively--about two homeowners whose lives are turned upside down when the house's previous residents unexpectedly visit.

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Published Jun 18, 2024

320 pages

Average rating: 6.92

908 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Kristin Rose
Jun 24, 2025
8/10 stars
WOAH. This book was deeply unsettling. It was not at all what I was expecting. This was definitely more horror than thriller if you ask me, with some sci fi/paranormal elements. I quite literally could not put this book down. I tore through it and now I’m left wanting more. After that ending… WE NEED A BOOK 2! I feel so disturbed by how it ended & I really want a resolution. Took off one star because I felt like the book was a mix up of a few different things? And maybe that was intentional but I felt like the plot was just a little bit disorganized. Overall though, it was extremely well written and entertaining!
BMC
May 17, 2025
9/10 stars
This book has left me speechless. I loved the story, the author's writing style, the between chapter bits, the puzzles. I recently learned about liminal space and it scares the crap out of me, so this book being liminal space adjacent is amazing. My only complaint is I wish the ending was a little more developed/longer, but otherwise this book is incredible.
AyraMia04
Jul 25, 2025
10/10 stars
This book was creepy in a slow, psychological way. I liked how the story kept building tension as Eve and Charlie faced weird strangers who claimed they used to live in their home. The writing made me feel trapped and anxious, just like Eve. However, the ending was a bit confusing with too many unanswered questions. Still, it was an exciting, unique read that horror fans will enjoy. I give it 4 out of 4 stars for the suspense and originality.
Anne-Marie Eberhardt
Jul 02, 2025
10/10 stars
Super creepy!
Books and hooks
Jul 01, 2025
6/10 stars
Unexpected in a bad way. The ending was my favorite.

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