There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins Review

Book Summary

Love hurts...

Makani Young thought she'd left her dark past behind her in Hawaii, settling in with her grandmother in landlocked Nebraska. She's found new friends and has even started to fall for mysterious outsider Ollie Larsson. But her past isn't far behind.

Then, one by one, the students of Osborne Hugh begin to die in a series of gruesome murders, each with increasingly grotesque flair. As the terror grows closer and her feelings for Ollie intensify, Makani is forced to confront her own dark secrets.

My Thoughts

When Stephanie Perkins writes thriller, I can't say this is a big success. I always adore her writing even though at some point now, I realize there's some element that I wouldn't like if it's in the real life (read: cheating on A&FK). But I could forgive her because of her capability to makes the execution perfect, like the plot, setting, her writing style, they made me forget about the mistake. I live for her fluffiness kind of story.

I couldn't say the same about this book. While I still like the romantic relationship aspect, the thriller element that supposed to be the center of this book was just weak. What I hope from her was I need some balance between the thriller and the romance, at least. What happened in this book is the thriller was just like a filter in the background, not the main story. 

Another thing that bugs me annoyingly is Makani's behavior. She's someone who got the second chance away with the new school environment and the new friendship. She knows there are some murders going on in her new school, yet it didn't make her be the more careful person. 

She just concerns about how to make out endlessly with her new boyfriend with lying to her grandma and her friends. GIRL! Could you put aside your selfish thoughts for a while?

Thankfully, we have wonderful characters around Makani. Her friends are cool and her grandmother is the coolest. I would prefer to be friend with her grandmother more than Makani. 

Sad to say this is the least okay book from Stephanie Perkins. I think it would be better for her if only she sticks with cotton candy romance. Trying to live out of your comfort zone? Yes, it's a huge okay of course, but sometimes you need to consider the plus and negative side of it.

My rating is 2/5 stars.

Originally posted on my Goodreads page, January 28, 2018