if there's a haunted house in it i'll read it
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So sorry about the disjointed posting lately. I started my new job this week and have been busy with that and keeping up with my daughter’s hybrid school schedule. I do want you all to know that just because October is ending doesn’t mean the horror reviews are. Oh no. Expect another installment of Women … Continue reading ARC Reviews: Venus in the Blind Spot by Junji Ito and Remina by Junji Ito
This has everything I want in a horror novel. Creepy mansion, lore told in hushed tones, a disturbed protagonist who eats books in secret. She swallows words, prose, and the paper heals her. It mends the broken pieces of her soul. This book is haunting and disturbing. It’s full of grief and dark secrets. I … Continue reading Book Review: Horrid by Katrina Leno
I exhale - a prayer, an incantation - a welcome: "Silvertjairn." As much as I love horror books I have to say I have an equal affection for found footage horror movies. Yes, when done wrong they can be awful, tedious, and worse yet not scary. However when done well? Chef's kiss This is exactly … Continue reading ARC Review: The Lost Village by Camilla Sten
First things first!! This is my 300th post! YAY TO ME! I know I missed my one year anniversary but this is just as special. Blogging makes me so happy y’all I’m glad I’m back at it. It’s been awhile since Ive done a prompt and it feels good jumping back into them. It’s HUMP … Continue reading WWW Wednesday 10/14
I meant to write this awhile ago. But life kept happening. But life and the world changed in the course of hours, days, weeks. Months. This is a blog about reading and writing and all of a sudden it’s as if we’re living in a dystopic horror novel, huh? That word has been flying off … Continue reading Quarantine Update
This has been very popular as of late and after reading volume one of the manga I can see why. Shonen can be generic in a way. Hero has a problem, hero has to bulk up to solve said problem, many obstacles in the way, etc. What I love about Demon Slayer is that it … Continue reading Manga Fridays: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba #1 by Koyoharu Gotouge
Hello, I was asked to participate in this lovely blog tour. Thanks very much to the publisher for this privilege and this copy of my ARC. This is a special one ya'll because not only are you getting a review but this post will also be a giveaway of this fantastic novel! It has been … Continue reading Blog Tour Review & Giveaway: Tucker (The McBrides of Texas #2; Eternity Springs ) by Emily March
Death is just one long therapy session. I feel as though I’m standing ankle deep in the ocean and I see a huge wave coming my way but I’m rooted to the spot.I’m unable to run, god help my swimming abilities, all I can do is hope it crests before it hits me fully. Nope, … Continue reading ARC & Black History Month Review: These Ghosts Are Family by Maisy Card
In our house of secrets, minutes can seem like hours, hours like days. Cute is one word to describe this.Heartbreakingly cute in both words and artwork.Zatanna lives in a house that I would DIE for. Magical and made of dreams, she resides with her father and a cute bunny named Pocus. Zatanna knows her home … Continue reading DRC Review: Zatanna & the House of Secrets by Matthew Cody and Yoshi Yoshitani (illustrator)
