Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa UngerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a great read for spooky atmospheric vibes. This is the story of a dysfunctional family and friends group that do everything together. They live together, work together, and play together. But, of course, they all have secrets and mistakes that they would like to keep hidden. Mako, the successful Tech guy and brother to Hannah, suggests that he and his wife, and Hannah and her husband take a vacation weekend at a secluded, rural, and well-fitted cabin in Georgia. Hannah will have to leave her child for the first time and is very unsure about this trip but sees how important it feels for her brother so she reluctantly agrees. An additional couple who are close friends (Cricket +1) also are invited. The plans are set months ahead of time and when the time comes, they all head up there. Unfortunately, there is a hurricane bearing down nearby, the cabin will be cut off from civilization for a few days if trees are down or roads washed out. This could be a great way to unplug or it could be a recipe for disaster.
The setting is terrific. It is an upscale home with all that the group could need as the storm hits, but will they survive their dark secrets? The atmosphere is beautifully set and the story is well paced. The timeline jumps between the past and present and also between different POVs. Everyone has something that they want to keep quiet it seems and this leads to a fun ride and page-turning conclusion.
I'm not 100% sure that I loved how neatly wrapped up this story is by the last page. In some ways, it felt like there could have been more ambiguity as to each character's conclusion. All in all this is a great read and would recommend.
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