Review: Grave Birds - Dana Elmendorf - July 2025 You know that feeling when you pick up a book without high expectations, and it ends up surprising you in the best way? That was Grave Birds for me. I'll be honest , I wasn't sure this would be up my alley. Supernatural thrillers can be hit or miss for me, but Dana Elmendorf crafted something that kept me turning pages well past my bedtime. The premise hooked me immediately: Hollis has the ability to hear the stories of the dead, specifically those with unfinished business. But here's where it gets interesting these restless spirits leave behind Grave Birds, ethereal creatures that serve as messengers from beyond. When Hollis touches one, she's transported into the dying person's final moments, experiencing their death firsthand. It's a unique supernatural element that feels fresh rather than recycled, and Dana Elmendorf uses it brilliantly to build tension throughout the story. Set in a small town where everyon...