Book Review - Girl in the Walls by A.J. Gnuse

 

Elise knows every inch of the house she once shared with her parents before they were taken by the car crash. She knows which boards will creak and where there are gaps in the walls. Elise knows which part of the house will take her in and hide her. This is Elise's home no matter who else is currently living there.

Eddie is a teenager who is struggling with everyday life. He is trying to forget about the girl that he sometimes notices from the corner of his eye. When his older brother mentions her too, they are faced with the obstacle of removing someone they aren't sure they even exist. As they try to lure Elise out, they end up seeking help from a more dangerous person who brings chaos to their doorstep.

I thought this book was going to be a thriller or mystery novel. Instead, it didn't really have any thrills or excitement unless you include the idea of Elise being caught. I thought it was interesting how the author set up the chapters but, sometimes I felt like the story just muddled along. I thought the ending was interesting and was a nice wrap up but, it took a painfully long time to get there.