Review: Whisper of the Woods

Author: Ennun Ana Iurov
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Released: October 24, 2023
Received: NetGalley
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Summary:

Local legends have a way of lingering. Yet sometimes, those legends, which feel blown out of proportion, have a nugget of truth in them. Sometimes, when the elders tell you to stay away from the haunted forest – you should listen.

Adam’s friend has gone missing. So, in a desperate move, Adam follows the trail all the way to a supernatural forest in Romania. Maybe he should have listened to the locals, but then we wouldn’t have this story, now would we?

Review:

If you’re a fan of folklore, retellings, and graphic novel formatting for horror stories, you’ll love Whisper of the Woods. It’s chilling and compelling in equal measure, which is a unique art style. By the end, you’ll wish there was more.

I feel a bit conflicted about Whisper of the Woods. On the one hand, I loved so much of it. On the other, I do wish there was a bit more. A little more length would have helped to flesh out the story and the world.

Likewise, I feel like I should note something – there are Romanian lines that haven’t been translated. Now, this might be due to the fact that I read a review copy, so take that comment with a grain of sand.

The dark and atmospheric art style makes it the perfect match for the story. Speaking of – be prepared to get scared. No, really, this book is chilling in all the right ways.

Highlights:

• Horror Graphic Novel
• Missing Friend
• Supernatural Forest

Thanks to Mad Cave Studios and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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