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Continue reading →: An Extremely unique and pleasantly grotesque YA Horror: What Feeds Below by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne‘Tis the season to create a pile of spooky reads and get lost in their settings and twists. Lucky for me, just that kind of ARC dropped in front of me on NetGalley about a month ago. I was not familiar with the author, but the book description completely drew…
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Continue reading →: Megan Lynch Talks Appalachian Gothic Horror, Storytelling, and Her New NovelAuthor Megan Lynch discusses her journey from YA dystopian fiction to her upcoming adult Gothic horror novel, Hymn for the Forsaken. Inspired by her Appalachian roots, the book explores themes of exploitation, human dignity, and community. Lynch’s approach combines supernatural elements with real-world issues, inviting readers to reflect on societal…
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Continue reading →: Laws of Solomon by Eriq La Salle: Book Review | A Gripping, Emotional ThrillerWhen starting Eriq La Salle’s Laws of Solomon, I expected a high-stakes thriller, yes. But I never expected it to carry such an emotional weight.
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Continue reading →: From YA Fiction to deeply emotional gothic horror: an interview with Susan McCauleySometimes, you come across authors who capture your entire heart and mind with a single title, and you instantly realize that you will be a lifelong fan of them and will read every single book they write. That is how I became a forever fan of Susan McCauley! Join me…
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Continue reading →: Exploring The Refuge by Carly Hillman: a literary fiction with an underlying mysterySome books are best approached without knowing exactly what to expect. This was one of them for me. About The Refuge At the heart of this story are Ava and her mother, Maeve, whose past remains largely unknown. Ava has grown up at the Amarant Refuge in Montana, surrounded by…
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Continue reading →: The Snow Witch by Kirsty Ferry: A Haunting Timeslip Historical FantasyIf you enjoy historical fantasy, timeslip fiction, witch trial stories, folklore, and atmospheric supernatural mysteries, The Snow Witch by Kirsty Ferry is a book that deserves a place on your reading list.
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Continue reading →: Big Island’s Dark Secrets: A Review of Buried in the Woods Below by Daniel G. MillerOn the surface, Buried in the Woods Below might sound like a story about mysterious deaths, ghosts, an abandoned amusement park, and a series of increasingly strange events. But there is much more going on beneath the surface.
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Continue reading →: It’s Astarion, Darling: A Fabulous Review of Baldur’s Gate: Astarion by T. KingfisherAre you ready for the most fabulous review of the year, darling?
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Continue reading →: Podcast Pilot Episode 1: 10 Great Beach Reads for Thriller and Mystery LoversA quick look at the list of 10 thrillers to read on the beach!
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Continue reading →: The Widows’ Guide to Foul Play by Amanda Ashby Review: A Cozy Mystery Full of Wit and SuspenseIn the fifth installment of the series, murder once again finds its way to Little Shaw, this time claiming the life of a nationally beloved actress.
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