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The Shuddering

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Ryan decides it will be fun to visit the family's vacation home one last time before new owners take it over. Inviting his sister Jane, her ex and his best friend Sawyer, Sawyer's girlfriend April and Jane's best friend Lauren, means that there will be more tension than fun. With the snow closing in, they are unaware that ancient creatures who come with the snow are closing in on all the humans in the area and taking them down for food. Now they are watching Ryan's house and waiting for their opportunity to strike. The delivery was fast Amazon after all, and the book in mint condition.

Characters:

The characters range from diverse and relatable to frustratingly self-centered, with complex relationships that add depth to the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The author employs an engaging and vivid writing style, effectively building tension and delivering atmospheric descriptions that enhance the horror elements.

Plot/Storyline:

The story follows a group of friends who gather at a remote cabin during a snowstorm, only to find themselves hunted by creatures lurking in the woods.

Setting:

The setting is a remote cabin in the snowy mountains of Colorado, which enhances themes of isolation and impending horror.

Pacing:

The pacing starts off slow due to character development and relationship dynamics but accelerates with thrilling action in the second half.
Don slapped the trunks of the trees with his left hand as he ran past them, a small ax held tight in his right. He struggled for breath as steam rose from his lungs. As he twisted midrun, casting a wi...

Notes:

The Shuddering is written by Ania Ahlborn and features a group of friends trapped in a cabin during a snowstorm.
The story focuses on the themes of survival and relationships amidst horror elements.
Creatures in the woods—akin to wendigos—hunt the characters in the novel.
The book is described as intense and thrilling but not overly scary.
Character development is a significant aspect, with relatable and believable characters.
There is a romantic subplot involving a love triangle among the characters.
Readers found the beginning slow but felt the story picked up significantly after that.
The author, Ania Ahlborn, is noted for her engaging writing style and ability to create suspense.
The creatures are left up to the reader's imagination, adding to the horror.
The themes of loyalty and love are tested as the characters face inhuman horrors.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The Shuddering contains content warnings for graphic violence, animal death, and intense horror sequences.

Has Romance?

Romantic subplots are present in The Shuddering, particularly involving a love triangle and character relationships, but they do not dominate the storyline.

From The Publisher:

They only come when it snows, and nobody ever gets away. A group of close friends gathers at a secluded cabin in the wintry mountains of Colorado for a final holiday hurrah. Instead, it may be their last stand. First a massive blizzard leaves them marooned. Then the more chilling realization: something is lurking in the woods, watching them, waiting... Now a weekend of family, friends, and fun has turned into a test of love and loyalty in the face of inhuman horrors. The only hope for those huddled inside is to fight - tooth and nail, bullet and blade - for their lives. Otherwise, they'll end up like the monsters' other victims: bright pools of blood on glittering snow, screams lost in the vast mountains.

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