Category Archives: Review

Review: The Hunger by Alma Katsu

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Jenn

We’re all familiar with the story of the Donner party. The story that most of us learned in history class was of a group of travelers during the great Westward Expansion.  Trapped by a difficult terrain, their only means to … Continue reading →

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Review: The Lucky Ones by Tiffany Reisz

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Jenn

Oooh, was this a good one!! Since discovering Reisz’s other works (like The Bourbon Thief and The Night Mark), I have come to count on her wholly unique, incredibly captivating Gothic fiction.  This level of fandom has only increased with … Continue reading →

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Review: The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Jenn

I discovered this title after listening to the NPR program “Fresh Air.”  Described as a book that was difficult to recommend, given the subject matter, I was instantly captivated.  There’s no spoilers; you learn the premise of the book in … Continue reading →

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Review: The Chalk Man by C. J. Tudor

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Jenn

I wanted to adore this book.  It’s being recommended for fans of Stephen King, Stranger Things and more.  I think this recommendation, or that it’s an unsuccessful attempt to resemble the horror greats, is what changes my outlook on this debut … Continue reading →

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Review: The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Jenn

I intentionally ignored all the buzz about this book prior to reading it.  Books it is compared to often fall victim to the “pre-pub buzz” fate and I didn’t want that to happen in this case! I know it sounds … Continue reading →

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Review: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Jenn

I’ve been in a desperate book funk for the last several months.  My life has been crazy hectic, and I found it difficult to become invested enough in a novel for it to keep my attention.  That all changed when … Continue reading →

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Review: Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Jenn

Told in alternating viewpoints, this title is one of the most engaging and heartwarming books I’ve read in some time; the perfect book to read around the holidays.  Sure, many of us kid about the drama of family holidays and … Continue reading →

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Review: Wylding Hall by Elizabeth Hand

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Jenn

This was quite the read! Perfect for someone interested in a quick, scary read, but not one so terrifying that you are left haunted for days following! The setting Hand created was magical, deeply rooted and drawn from the local … Continue reading →

Posted in Horror, Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem, Review | Tagged | 3 Comments

Audiobook Review: The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Jenn

I originally discovered Kostava’s writing with her dark and epic novel, The Historian.  Though it has been some time since I experienced her talent, that didn’t lessen my anticipation.  As my reading time is rare, I opted to listen to the … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Nights of the Living Dead-An Anthology

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Jenn

Though the release of Romero’s Night of the Living Dead took place before I was born, it’s release definitely had an impact on my love of the horror genre and of zombies in particular.  I recall watching the film, and all of … Continue reading →

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