Title: Mine

(Releases August 10)

Author: LM Kaplin

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Mine-Psychological-Horror-LM-Kaplin-ebook/dp/B0C9YSDYBQ

Summary

Chandler Henricks hates his life. Socially awkward and a near shut-in, Chandler spends his time caring for his ailing mother and watching the neighbors from his window. His only enjoyment comes from fantasizing about their lives and stepping into their shoes. Anyone’s life would be better than his.

His favorite person to watch is his next-door neighbor Samantha. Young and beautiful, she would be the woman of any man’s dreams. Chandler knows he will make Samantha happy, if she just gave him a chance.

Chandler’s ready to make a change and live the life he always wanted… even if it already belongs to someone else.

My Review

4/5 Stars

Chandler is…awkward. Anything outside of his house isn’t something he’s interested in. He makes the time pass by taking care of his sickly mother and surfing the web. His favorite hobby is spying on the neighbors. Or one in particular, his next-door neighbor Samantha. He hears the arguments at night. He knows she’s unhappy, and he’s convinced that he’s the love of her life. And he will be one way or another.

I think the scariest thing about this book is that in the beginning, I found Chandler to be relatable. He’s awkward and his social anxiety is something I feel on a personal level. Several times I found myself whispering “No” to my Kindle because I felt his embarrassment in several scenes. The desperate urge to relate to another person and be rid of his constant loneliness makes it easy to understand his slow decline into madness.

The relationship between Chandler and his mother gave me Psycho vibes. As the story ramped up, I found It hard to put down. I couldn’t wait to find out what trouble Chandler would get himself into next.

I received a free copy for my opinion, and this is my honest review.