This was a good read, but didn’t scratch the exact itch I was hoping it would. 

Tingle’s writing is funny and clear, the prose not overly flowery but still beautiful at times. The main character, Rose, is well rounded and likable. I also enjoyed the message of the story. It hits a lot of things deconstructing religious folks will recognize. 

I was just hoping for more spooky time at the camp; it ended up not getting that much screen time for the book being named after it. I wanted more Camp Damascus!

Also, I was a little underwhelmed by the scariness. The early chapters were probably the best in terms of horror, but as things were revealed, it really did not deliver on the scary factor. 

Last, I do wish we had gotten more with the secondary characters, and even a little bit more in the conclusion of the book. 

I did not feel like I knew Willow by the end. I honestly felt like I knew Martina better in the few chapters we got with her. I barely knew Saul, even though we got quite a few chapters with him. 

I also feel like things weren’t resolved with Rose’s parents. Not in a reconciliatory way, but in a conclusive way. The place we left her mother felt especially rushed since we never came back to her.

If you enjoy the themes listed in the summary, and you’re looking for a quick read, this is absolutely worth your time.