Cackle by Rachel Harrison is a story of reinvention, obsession, and the kind of friendship that feels like magic… until it doesn’t.
Let’s dive in!
My Thoughts on Cackle by Rachel Harrison –
Annie arrives in a new town with a broken heart, a new teaching job, and a determination to start ove, even if she’s still texting her ex way too often. When she meets a woman who seems to understand her instantly, Annie latches on. Their connection is fast, intense, and strangely transformative. As Annie begins to overcome her old insecurities and step into a bolder version of herself, she also starts noticing that her new friend’s world is… off, maybe even dangerous. But Annie doesn’t care. For the first time, she feels powerful!
I LOVED that the tone of this book walks this thin line between light humor and creeping dread, and it works so well. I laughed, I cringed, I squinted at the page like, “oh no… oh no… what does that mean?!” I’ve had friendships that built and crashed from their lovebombing, too blind to getting a new friend that I didn’t see it happening, and I was so nervous about what was going on here, and that we were in for a rough ride.
Annie’s voice is messy and honest in a way that makes her instantly relatable. You root for her even when she’s making choices you’d absolutely warn your friend against.
The slow unraveling of the truth behind her new friend is so much fun! I loved learning more with all the hints that the author places.
And seriously… how did Rachel make me want a spider as a pet!? I do not do spiders. Ever. I avoid them at all costs. Yet somehow I was like, “Aw, little guy!” Especially when he was all dressed up.
My Favorite Passage from Cackle –
I embrace the next morning with all the enthusiasm of a goat entering Jurassic Park.
My Final Thoughts on Cackle –
If you like your horror tales funny and character‑driven but still a bit unsettling, and full of complicated women making questionable choices, this is your book!
Thanks for reading!
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