This book was a creepy little thing, and for the most part I enjoyed it. I loved the setting and the premise: horror with a touch of classic Western. My favorite part, which I wish had been explored more, was the desert creatures. SO UNSETTLING! Especially to someone like myself who lives in a desert. I loved the idea of a religious pilgrimage through the desert, and the hint of magic lying underneath the surface was a fun touch. I also listened to the audiobook of this and really liked the narrators.

With that being said, I didn't really care about any of the characters. I felt like the most interesting aspects of the world and setting were overlooked. I thought this book was a 4 star read until about halfway through, but the plot started getting a little too repetitive. I'm already starting to forget a good portion of what happened.

Overall, not a bad read with some good elements, but not one I'd actively recommend.