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Little Darlings

Melanie Golding
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Little Darlings

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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Melanie Golding

Little Darlings

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

312

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Little Darlings by Melanie Golding follows a mother named Lauren who experiences a chilling ordeal after giving birth to twins. Lauren insists that someone is trying to steal her babies and swap them with changelings. Her claims are dismissed by others until a detective starts uncovering unsettling truths, blurring reality and folklore.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

17,301 ratings

60%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Little Darlings by Melanie Golding captivates with its blend of psychological thriller and folklore. Reviews commend its atmospheric tension and compelling narrative. Some critique the pacing as uneven, while others praise the rich character development and eerie tone. Overall, it delivers a haunting tale that lingers, despite occasional slow segments.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Little Darlings?

Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with a touch of folklore will be captivated by Melanie Golding's Little Darlings. Fans of unsettling narratives like Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and the eerie atmosphere of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins will find this book compelling.

3.8

17,301 ratings

60%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

312

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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