Gallows Hill by Darcy Coates

The Hull family has owned the Gallows Hill Winery for generations, living and working on the beautiful isolated grounds where they grow their famous grapes. Until the night Mr. and Mrs. Hull settle down for the evening…and are dead by morning.

When their daughter, Margot, inherits the family business, she wants nothing to do with it. The winery is valued for its unparalleled produce, but it’s built on a field where hundreds of convicts were once hanged, and the locals whisper morbid rumors. They say the ground is cursed.

It’s been more than a decade since Margot last saw her childhood home. But now that she’s alone in the sprawling, dilapidated building, she begins to believe the curse is more than real―and that she may be the next victim of the house that never rests…

Rating: 4/5 ⭐️
Genre: Horror
Tropes: paranormal, supernatural, haunted house, isolated setting
Recommend?: Yes

I’ve never been more scared while reading a book in my life. The history of Gallows Hill was done so well. The pace was break neck speed. It did everything it set out to do, I see why so many of my Goodreads mutuals gave it 5 stars. However, for me, a few pieces of the setup felt a little clunky or obvious. Margot’s scars, for example. I don’t want to give any more examples in case it spoils anything for others.
I have confirmed that I am too much of a baby to read horror. I was SCARED even in broad daylight. Perhaps I should try YA horror instead.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59746719-gallows-hill