Alex was an asshole and we never found out if he was JUST an asshole or if he was drunk or possessed or whatever. Also, because Christy’s accident allowed for Jen to leave the house and for Rose to get her alone to talk. I’m pretty sure the only reason she was in the book was so it would be less weird when Rose spoke to Jen. I liked Christy but her character didn’t do much. We never found out who or what he was (except for that one flashback, but we received no confirmation after that) and then he just never showed up again. Colin seemed like an intriguing character but he literally just showed up and disappeared and then… Nothing? Like, legit, nothing.

Like, “Oh, hey, I’m sick and hallucinating and having visions, cool!” Also, apparently she was pregnant and never questioned it, even though an ex-boyfriend is NEVER mentioned.

Jen was odd and aloof when it came to the things happening to her. But after finishing the book, I think it’s more that I just didn’t like them. At first, I thought it was just the typical Horror Character Disconnection – where you refuse to let yourself like the characters because you don’t know who will survive and who won’t, so you refuse to get attached. I don’t know.? I felt really detached from them and their stories. It wasn’t scary and despite the fast pace and moments of intrigue, it was an overall boring read with a disappointing ending that left me feeling unsatisfied. Which, with Nic Sheff’s past, I guess that isn’t so surprising however, it was disappointing. This book was basically one giant metaphor for addiction. Based on the cover, title and synopsis, I was gearing up for something creepy and spooky that would make me want to sleep with the lights on.

Harmony House was one of my most anticipated books of the year. Stop RIGHT HERE if you don’t want to be spoiled! Because I need to rant and I can’t rant without spoilers. PLEASE NOTE: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS.

Harmony House by Nic Sheff