This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel (Review by Bruna Looby)

4 / 5 stars

Lately I’ve been reading lots of books about cults. Or based on them. It’s a subject that sparks interest in people, because of all the mystery surrounding it.
Let me start by saying I loved Wrobel’s last book, Darling Rose Gold. I loved the writing and the weirdness of the story.

This Might Hurt has the same vibe. The writing is amazing and I was completely immersed.

Imagine you have a sister who’s going through a rough time since the death of your mother. She’s seduced by a place called Wisewood. A place that promises to heal your deepest wounds in very non-traditional ways (aka weird and totally immoral).

Turns out this place is basically a cult.

Well… you’d go to Wisewood to try to change your sister’s mind and get her back, right?

What if things get a little out of hand and your life is at risk?

This book will get your attention for sure. Some scenes are pretty graphic and gross, if you’re not used to this genre, so be aware!

Oh and also, major CW: there’s a lot of child abuse in here. Proceed with caution!