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tomesoftrouble's review against another edition
3.0
144 pages of schlocky, self-aware, gratuitous gore for gore's sake. The whole book plays like a wild, wicked '80s horror film. I liked it, of course - this sort of thing is right up my horror loving alley. That said, the lack of a strong central character to root for brought things down a notch, making what could've easily been a great book only a good one.
Nevertheless, this was a solid read that I'd recommend to those who think they can handle it, but only ever to those who think they can handle it because it's pretty intense.
Nevertheless, this was a solid read that I'd recommend to those who think they can handle it, but only ever to those who think they can handle it because it's pretty intense.
thedustbunnyslibrary's review against another edition
2.0
1.5, maybe 2, stars.
I like schlocky, and I like extreme.. but for me the two didn’t work here. Something just felt off and lazy, or rushed. I would’ve preferred more of a flow but instead this was kind of all over the place and the writing felt inconsistent. I almost put this down more than once because I felt like the story wasn’t going anywhere for the majority of it.
I love the book cover. I did like the debauched cult idea, the slasher feel, and loved the Halloween aspect with Channel 39 and Shock Theater. But the story definitely could’ve been constructed better, in my opinion!
I like schlocky, and I like extreme.. but for me the two didn’t work here. Something just felt off and lazy, or rushed. I would’ve preferred more of a flow but instead this was kind of all over the place and the writing felt inconsistent. I almost put this down more than once because I felt like the story wasn’t going anywhere for the majority of it.
I love the book cover. I did like the debauched cult idea, the slasher feel, and loved the Halloween aspect with Channel 39 and Shock Theater. But the story definitely could’ve been constructed better, in my opinion!
wolfshine's review against another edition
4.0
When a group of Satan worshippers are ordered by Satan himself to kill as many pure souls as they can, havoc descends on an unsuspecting town.
Plenty of blood and gore with each kill having a unique touch. It was interesting to see who exactly made it all the way through to the end. I was both pleased and surprised to see there were characters who didn’t. This is a great book to listen to if you’re having one of those days where you want to shut the world out. I binged it in one sitting.
Narrator had an even pace and good pronunciation that went well with the story. It was easy to tell shifts in characters.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
Plenty of blood and gore with each kill having a unique touch. It was interesting to see who exactly made it all the way through to the end. I was both pleased and surprised to see there were characters who didn’t. This is a great book to listen to if you’re having one of those days where you want to shut the world out. I binged it in one sitting.
Narrator had an even pace and good pronunciation that went well with the story. It was easy to tell shifts in characters.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
amaranth_wytch's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Violence, Body horror, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Mass/school shootings, Murder, and Torture
macabremysterium's review against another edition
2.0
I don't even know how to rate this, what in the actual frick
shawna_reads's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"It was the night before Halloween and there was a certain uncanny magic in the air, a sense of something momentous about to occur. Something special and life-altering. Each of the gathered acolytes felt it deep in their bones."
It's the night before Halloween and a satanic mass takes place in the woods. The devil assigns his followers a mission - deliver a bounty of virgin souls to him on Halloween. As the day begins, so does Count Victor von Gravemore's horror movie marathon as people tune in, not knowing real life horrors are about to ensue.
The POV used for this story made for an interesting read. It was different compared to typical clichés because the MC was no devil worshipper. Micah's girlfriend was a Satanist and he would do anything for her, including attending a satanic mass. Once he realized what was happening, it was too late to turn back, and he had no choice but to participate in a mass killing alongside his girlfriend.
Kill for Satan was a straight up bloodfest with satanic worship, human sacrifice, ritualistic orgies, and gory fun. It felt like an old school slasher movie and a black metal music video had a baby and produced this novella! Not for the faint of heart, but I do recommend this for lovers of blood and gore!
It's the night before Halloween and a satanic mass takes place in the woods. The devil assigns his followers a mission - deliver a bounty of virgin souls to him on Halloween. As the day begins, so does Count Victor von Gravemore's horror movie marathon as people tune in, not knowing real life horrors are about to ensue.
The POV used for this story made for an interesting read. It was different compared to typical clichés because the MC was no devil worshipper. Micah's girlfriend was a Satanist and he would do anything for her, including attending a satanic mass. Once he realized what was happening, it was too late to turn back, and he had no choice but to participate in a mass killing alongside his girlfriend.
Kill for Satan was a straight up bloodfest with satanic worship, human sacrifice, ritualistic orgies, and gory fun. It felt like an old school slasher movie and a black metal music video had a baby and produced this novella! Not for the faint of heart, but I do recommend this for lovers of blood and gore!
mrfrank's review against another edition
3.0
This is a tough review. I really enjoyed KILL FOR SATAN! by Bryan Smith. I had to grapple with awarding it 3 or 4 stars however. It is a comfortable 3.5 stars without a doubt. I'm just not sure it quite makes it over the top for 4 at this point. This is one that I will have to let ruminate in my brain for a bit to see if it deserves a posthumous 4 star review in the end.
That being said, this is one of those great stories where the not-so-happy (or is it) ending is a breath of fresh air. Anyone who reads Bryan Smith knows not all endings are shiny and KILL FOR SATAN delivers on that promise. The body count is high, the blood spilled can be measured in tons and there are black masses and ritual orgies in spades. What more could you want.
The writing is concise and packs a wallop without any fluff. KILL FOR SATAN is a quick and engaging read. A tired and truck splatterpunk anthem with a flair of devil worshiping. What could possibly go wrong?
That being said, this is one of those great stories where the not-so-happy (or is it) ending is a breath of fresh air. Anyone who reads Bryan Smith knows not all endings are shiny and KILL FOR SATAN delivers on that promise. The body count is high, the blood spilled can be measured in tons and there are black masses and ritual orgies in spades. What more could you want.
The writing is concise and packs a wallop without any fluff. KILL FOR SATAN is a quick and engaging read. A tired and truck splatterpunk anthem with a flair of devil worshiping. What could possibly go wrong?
foggysunday's review against another edition
2.0
I don't even know how to rate this, what in the actual frick
bloodinthesigil's review
4.0
I don’t know if you would consider the slew of things I’ve been reading as splatterpunk or not but if it is then I’m super into it! Between this and CV Hunt and others I’ve been loving these new (to me) names in horror!
findingmontauk1's review
4.0
"I do love you. But I love Satan more.""
YES! What a bloody ride. Kill For Satan is the first thing I have read by Bryan Smith and its definitely one of the few books in this sub-genre of horror that I have read, as well. I really enjoyed the pace of this story and how we got to experience it from the POV that we did - and how that POV went through a roller coaster of emotions, assumptions, and realizations. This book made me cringe at the bloody carnage and terror at times and I am absolutely looking forward to more from Bryan Smith!
YES! What a bloody ride. Kill For Satan is the first thing I have read by Bryan Smith and its definitely one of the few books in this sub-genre of horror that I have read, as well. I really enjoyed the pace of this story and how we got to experience it from the POV that we did - and how that POV went through a roller coaster of emotions, assumptions, and realizations. This book made me cringe at the bloody carnage and terror at times and I am absolutely looking forward to more from Bryan Smith!