The Island: A Novel

5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:

By SB Borcy

From the first page of The Island: A Novel, I felt like I was in the scary, exciting world. The story builds up slowly and carefully, like how the tide pulls you deeper into its grasp. In the book, there is a desperate search for a lost woman, but as the main character learns more about the island's secrets, it becomes clear that nothing is what it seems to be. It's weird, beautiful, and always makes you think something bad is going to happen. The setting is almost like a character.

The way the story plays with perception was what struck me the most. It's hard to tell the difference between dream and reality, so I often wonder what was real and what was just an illusion. The people who live on the island, especially the mysterious visitors to a remote hermitage, add to the riddle. It was like the puzzle pieces didn't quite fit together until the very end, with their stories, art, and strange behaviors. I felt like I was right there, walking through misty hills and dark hallways because the writing is so rich and full of sensory details.

Beyond the suspense, the novel explores deeper themes of loss, longing, and the stories we tell ourselves to cope with the unknown. The emotional depth caught me off guard in the best way possible. Not just the puzzle is important. It's also about getting to know new people, losing someone close, and the thin line between love and desire. This book does a great job of making you feel tense so that every reveal feels important and earned.

The best thing about the book was that it stuck with me after I finished reading it. It was scary, there were unanswered questions, and I felt both curious and uneasy. All of that stuck with me. Book Two of The Island is more than just a story. It's something that you need to feel as well as read. If you like gothic fiction, slow-burn thrillers, and well-written psychological questions, you have to read this book.