The God of the Woods By Liz Moore

I didn’t have expectations going in, and the opening didn’t rush to meet me. It asked for patience—slow, atmospheric, almost hushed. Then the perspectives began to layer, and these people felt startlingly real: messy, private, and quietly urgent.

Liz Moore’s prose is detailed and immersive; the world builds like fog lifting over trees. Midway through, I felt my pace quicken. The summer-camp echoes, the slips back in time, the secrets braided through every chapter—tension gathered without shouting. And when the twist arrived, I didn’t see it coming.

It’s not a sprint; it’s a steady walk through deep woods. If you love character-rich, slow-burn mysteries, this one rewards you for lingering.

Quick Snapshot
📖 Best for readers who: Enjoy literary fiction with layered characters and a mystery thread
☀️ Perfect setting: A long summer afternoon or a beach day
💭 One-sentence takeaway: Complex, beautifully written, slow to start—and ultimately gripping.

Ratings
⭐ Overall: 4/5
📘 Story: 4/5
💫 Characters: 5/5
✍️ Writing: 4/5
💖 Enjoyment: 3/5

— Claire, My Sister My Books

The God of the Woods

By Liz Moore
📚 Literary Fiction / Mystery | 496 pages | Rating: ★★★★☆

“At first it moved at a whisper—until I realized the woods had closed around me.”