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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was really excited going into this book with the interview format! I really loved that for Daisy Jones and the Six, so I was even more stoked to read a horror book with a similar set up.
Although I appreciate the level of work that goes into the multi-narrator audio, this story fell flat for me. I just felt like nothing really happened and there wasn't enough character development for me to care about the things that did happen. I love religious horror, I love multiple POV's, and I love music, so I wondered - why am I not enjoying this? As mentioned, each POV lacked background to create a likable character, the religious aspect was almost too much and also not enough in some ways, and where was the horror or suspense? Additionally, coming form a DIY punk/emo/hardcore background, I found the whole music element very, very cheesy. But, that is truly a me issue. I am picky and sometimes pretentious when it comes to the descriptions of music and music scenes, especially when it comes to an alternative genre.
This was a miss for me, but I don't think that will be the case for everyone. It has an audience, I was just not a part of it.
Thank you to NetGalley, Hatchette Audio, and Craig DiLouie for this ALC in exchange for my honest review.
Although I appreciate the level of work that goes into the multi-narrator audio, this story fell flat for me. I just felt like nothing really happened and there wasn't enough character development for me to care about the things that did happen. I love religious horror, I love multiple POV's, and I love music, so I wondered - why am I not enjoying this? As mentioned, each POV lacked background to create a likable character, the religious aspect was almost too much and also not enough in some ways, and where was the horror or suspense? Additionally, coming form a DIY punk/emo/hardcore background, I found the whole music element very, very cheesy. But, that is truly a me issue. I am picky and sometimes pretentious when it comes to the descriptions of music and music scenes, especially when it comes to an alternative genre.
This was a miss for me, but I don't think that will be the case for everyone. It has an audience, I was just not a part of it.
Thank you to NetGalley, Hatchette Audio, and Craig DiLouie for this ALC in exchange for my honest review.
The amount of days I have stayed up until 2 AM trying to finish this book. It took some willpower for sure. My Ex, the Antichrist is about upcoming rock band, The Shivers. Lily Lawless is the lead singer, giving her interviews from jail. Her ex, Drake Morgan, who was once part of the band, happens to be the antichrist.
This book is set up in interview format. I usually like this. It worked for this book, l'd say. I don't read a lot of horror, so this book was surprisingly entertaining! I liked all of the characters, and they are seriously well-developed. I did find the writing monotonous often, and the pacing was a bit off for me. Sometimes I was really engaged with the book, and there were points where I just wanted it to be over.
Thanks to Orbit Books and their imprint Run For It for an arc in exchange for a review.
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thanks to Orbit Books and Netgalley for a copy of this ARC
Dilouie delivers a high octane wild ride.
Fun horror at its finest. Its a little wink wink nudge nudge a little silly and I love it. We get moments of real depth though hiding in the shear joy of a wild and often humorous tale
I think i would have preferred it in a more standard format but it’s a minor gripe.
It’s impressive how likable all of the characters are and tbh maybe I’m toxic but I was lowkey rooting for Lily and Drake to get back together.
Perfect for fans of keith rossons fever house series. And the conjuring series
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
I received this book from NetGalley for a review. Wow, ya’ll, I loved this book. It was so good! I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I loved Episode Thirteen so much and I assumed DiLouie was going to do something amazing with the concept. Thankfully, I was right!
In 2010, the lead singer of popular punk pop band, The Shivers, walked into a police station and confessed to murdering her ex-boyfriend. For the past decade, Lily and her bandmates refused interview requests, but she’s finally agreed to one and her bandmates follow her lead. This book is in interview format between the members of the band and those close to them. They recount their harrowing experiences with frontman Drake Morgan during their rise as a band and Morgan’s rise to evil.
I loved the format, the interview style worked really well as an audiobook and there is a different narrator for each character. Lily’s reflections on the creation of her band and grappling with loving someone evil were beautiful and cathartic. I found the book surprisingly moving.
This was such a fun read! I can’t wait to read more by this author. Get your own copy soon!
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I think the theme of this book is: it was just fine. I ended up requesting this book because I hear a lot of praises sung about Craig DiLouie and previously I had attempted to read Episode Thirteen (but pretty promptly DNF'd it). So I saw this and thought what the hell, I'll give this author another go.
Despite being I believe the target audience in the preferred demographic for this book I just came away thinking "meh". It just never blew my wig off, you know? The pacing was okay, I guess. The characters all had a "thing", I suppose. I don't even really know what to say, this may be the most average book I have ever read. I think it's a little between We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix and Evil in Me by Brom, but not as good as either of them.
I was sitting at a 2.5 rating for this book for a lot of it, nothing really happens until about, 75% of the way in, which is just wild and the only reason I decided on that rating was because it was hilarious to me when random members of the clergy would get mowed down in the background. But I decided on a 3 star because I really did like the ending because I'm a giant softie and like a happy ending.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Despite being I believe the target audience in the preferred demographic for this book I just came away thinking "meh". It just never blew my wig off, you know? The pacing was okay, I guess. The characters all had a "thing", I suppose. I don't even really know what to say, this may be the most average book I have ever read. I think it's a little between We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix and Evil in Me by Brom, but not as good as either of them.
I was sitting at a 2.5 rating for this book for a lot of it, nothing really happens until about, 75% of the way in, which is just wild and the only reason I decided on that rating was because it was hilarious to me when random members of the clergy would get mowed down in the background. But I decided on a 3 star because I really did like the ending because I'm a giant softie and like a happy ending.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If Daisy Jones and Grady Hendrix had a book child, it might be My Ex, The Antichrist. That combination equals high praise from me.
I previously loved author Craig DiLouie's Episode Thirteen and How To Make A Horror Movie And Survive, so thank you to @hbgcanada for the gifted ARC of his newest for review!
The backdrop is the pop-punk music scene in the late 90s, headed by band The Shivers.
Story sections rotate through band members, event co-ordinators, DJs, those in the music scene. And as the title suggests, experts in religious studies.
The first half of the book is of the band's formation and coupling/uncoupling of Lily and Drake, then over to the Armageddon Battle of the Bands in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. (As a fan of awesome fictional band names, my faves in here are Better Dentistry, Hate Mail, and Surgical Scar lol.)
Like pyrotechnics on a concert stage, the band's story erupts into darkly humorous chaos at Armageddon.
Don't miss this one from a noteworthy Canadian author, horror fans. Recommended!
For release on July 1.
I previously loved author Craig DiLouie's Episode Thirteen and How To Make A Horror Movie And Survive, so thank you to @hbgcanada for the gifted ARC of his newest for review!
The backdrop is the pop-punk music scene in the late 90s, headed by band The Shivers.
Story sections rotate through band members, event co-ordinators, DJs, those in the music scene. And as the title suggests, experts in religious studies.
The first half of the book is of the band's formation and coupling/uncoupling of Lily and Drake, then over to the Armageddon Battle of the Bands in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. (As a fan of awesome fictional band names, my faves in here are Better Dentistry, Hate Mail, and Surgical Scar lol.)
Like pyrotechnics on a concert stage, the band's story erupts into darkly humorous chaos at Armageddon.
Don't miss this one from a noteworthy Canadian author, horror fans. Recommended!
For release on July 1.
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to Net Galley and Hachette for an ALC! While the narration was fabulously done, I just could not connect to the story and the writing. I was a bit bored during the parts of starting the band as it felt monotonous. The “Antichrist” parts did not feel evil enough for him to be this devilish figure. I did like the religious points made throughout the text, but that was pretty much the only thing that grabbed me. Lastly, I felt the ending was quite rushed and underwhelming.