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Moss & Mirrors was a deeply unsettling psychological suspense novel that leans hard into a constant, underlying sense of unease. Quinn’s story is disturbing from the beginning, and I really appreciated the atmosphere Nicole M. King created. The writing was different, but strong, and the story takes its time letting the tension build rather than rushing toward the answers.

This is definitely a slow-burn suspense novel, and while the deliberate pacing wasn’t quite my personal preference, I can appreciate how it allowed the unease to steadily build throughout the story. There are also quite a few characters woven into Quinn’s new world, and I did find it a little difficult to keep everyone straight at times, especially with Sterling referring to people by what I'll call "pet" names. I understand how that added to the story and the unsettling dynamic, but it definitely kept me on my toes trying to remember who was who.

One character who absolutely stood out to me was Remy. Sterling’s son, with his stuffed bunny and love of “boo-berries,” brought some much-needed lightness to an otherwise dark story. His little moments were some of my favorites and gave the story a welcome bit of warmth.

And that twist? I genuinely did not see it coming, which is always a win for me. Moss & Mirrors delivers an atmospheric, deeply unsettling story that will have readers questioning what’s really happening right alongside Quinn. While the slower pace wasn't quite for me, I can absolutely see this working well for readers who enjoy psychological suspense that takes its time building tension and letting the unease sink in.