We Live Here Now: A Novel

Emily had a terrible accident a year ago that left her in a coma and sepsis. To recuperate, she and her husband Freddie sell their flat in London and move to Larkin Lodge in the countryside. Emily immediately feels there is something off about the house and experiences weird phenomena, but Freddie doesn’t notice anything and blames it on post-sepsis hallucinations. Emily feels sure that someone was murdered there, but can’t find evidence of any deaths. The house and the secrets they each have begin to tear them apart, but what can we do? We Live Here Now.

Sarah Pinborough certainly has an interesting imagination. Her take on the classic haunted house trope is completely different than anything else I’ve read. If you’ve read her other books, you will not be surprised by the ending or that she doesn’t seem to think marriages ever turn out well. There are some very creepy parts in this book, and I think overall, it was much better than Behind Her Eyes. If you loved that one or any of her other books or just haunted house stories, this book is for you.