Typically I review full novels, but I just finished a novella that blew me away and I just had to preach about it for a bit. The novelette in question is Bloodchild by Octavia E. Butler. Bloodchild is a short story about a family of humans who live on an alien planet in an isolated community called "The... Continue Reading →
It has been 11 years since Ghostface's last appearance. But after sharping his knife collection and compiling more phone numbers, he is back. I am a sucker for slashers. I, for one, am hyped as hell for this film. While I will concede that I am more of a Friday the 13th kind of gal, Scream has been able... Continue Reading →
Happy Halloween, everyone! Today is the best holiday as far as I am concerned, the spookiest day of the year. I'm planning on having a chill celebration this year, dressing up a bit with some snacks and watching horror movies. I hope however you chose to celebrate tonight, you have a hauntingly good time! Is... Continue Reading →
I think I stumbled on a near-perfect Halloween read. Creepy monster? Check. Harvest time festivities with a body count? Check. Autumnal vibes with a hint of nostalgia? Check. Dark Harvest by Norman Partridge is a horror novel set in a backwater town with one hell of an annual tradition. He goes by different names, October Boy,... Continue Reading →
I think I have made my adoration for autumn rather apparent lately. I can't help it since, at this time of year, I am in my element. I am more upbeat and content than usual. There is something in that autumn air, it adds a bit more pep to my step as the leaves crush... Continue Reading →
Before we begin, just wanted to share a little something. In a few hours, I am getting my second shot! I am prepared this time for the side effects, bring it on. They say that true friendship never ends. Well does that still apply when one of said best friends is possessed by force of... Continue Reading →
I hope you had a fun Halloween or Samhain. I sure did! Once again, I ended up picking this book up after the title was suggested on r/suggestmeabook. I asked for Lovecraftian, I got one hell of a Lovecraftian read. The Cosmology of Monsters by Shaun Hamill follows the Turner family and the misfortunes that befall... Continue Reading →
I haven't felt this indifferent about a book in a while. I was recommended Hex while looking for good Halloween books and started reading expecting a lot of dark magic, suspense and thrills. What I got was a decent enough read but one I will most likely forget by the end of the year. Hex... Continue Reading →
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