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The Haunting of Beatrix Greene: Vol. 1
Vicky Alvear Shecter, Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons
3.55 AVERAGE
192 reviews for:
The Haunting of Beatrix Greene: Vol. 1
Vicky Alvear Shecter, Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons
3.55 AVERAGE
dark
fast-paced
2.75 ⭐️
The premise of the book had me intrigued, plus I was hearing a buzz on the same about the book in booktube community, as the episodes were released.
The format was new, and was intended to be released periodically as episodes. And each episode was written by a different author. So the storyline, even when it transitions through, varies slightly depending on the author. Some prefer to accentuate the romance between the main characters, while others the hainting aspect. Some make it more gruesome than the other.
When Beatrix Greene is invited to Ashbury manor, as a part to prove to James Walker the existence of ghosts and supernatural being, while herself being a charlatan of sorts in the spiritual medium community, she doesn’t think that she would come face to face with an actual haunting. To stay at the manor for one night was the deal, but if they would survive was an entirely different story.
The story winds around this haunted manor, where the lady had killed herself and her youngest son in a mad frenzy at night. And ever since, there has been speculations on the same. James wants to know of there was any truth in the matter, and in his search for the one spiritual medium, ends up exposing a lot of party tricks.
Like i said, the story progresses in different angles depending on the author of that episode, which could get tiresome. And the blossoming love between the characters when lives are at stake was kinda unprecidented and unnecessary.
The last showdown with the malevolent being had raised goosebumps on my arms but kinda fell flat with some very untimely anti-misogynistic sentiments.
The premise of the book had me intrigued, plus I was hearing a buzz on the same about the book in booktube community, as the episodes were released.
The format was new, and was intended to be released periodically as episodes. And each episode was written by a different author. So the storyline, even when it transitions through, varies slightly depending on the author. Some prefer to accentuate the romance between the main characters, while others the hainting aspect. Some make it more gruesome than the other.
When Beatrix Greene is invited to Ashbury manor, as a part to prove to James Walker the existence of ghosts and supernatural being, while herself being a charlatan of sorts in the spiritual medium community, she doesn’t think that she would come face to face with an actual haunting. To stay at the manor for one night was the deal, but if they would survive was an entirely different story.
The story winds around this haunted manor, where the lady had killed herself and her youngest son in a mad frenzy at night. And ever since, there has been speculations on the same. James wants to know of there was any truth in the matter, and in his search for the one spiritual medium, ends up exposing a lot of party tricks.
Like i said, the story progresses in different angles depending on the author of that episode, which could get tiresome. And the blossoming love between the characters when lives are at stake was kinda unprecidented and unnecessary.
The last showdown with the malevolent being had raised goosebumps on my arms but kinda fell flat with some very untimely anti-misogynistic sentiments.
2.75 ⭐️
The premise of the book had me intrigued, plus I was hearing a buzz on the same about the book in booktube community, as the episodes were released.
The format was new, and was intended to be released periodically as episodes. And each episode was written by a different author. So the storyline, even when it transitions through, varies slightly depending on the author. Some prefer to accentuate the romance between the main characters, while others the hainting aspect. Some make it more gruesome than the other.
When Beatrix Greene is invited to Ashbury manor, as a part to prove to James Walker the existence of ghosts and supernatural being, while herself being a charlatan of sorts in the spiritual medium community, she doesn’t think that she would come face to face with an actual haunting. To stay at the manor for one night was the deal, but if they would survive was an entirely different story.
The story winds around this haunted manor, where the lady had killed herself and her youngest son in a mad frenzy at night. And ever since, there has been speculations on the same. James wants to know of there was any truth in the matter, and in his search for the one spiritual medium, ends up exposing a lot of party tricks.
Like i said, the story progresses in different angles depending on the author of that episode, which could get tiresome. And the blossoming love between the characters when lives are at stake was kinda unprecidented and unnecessary.
The last showdown with the malevolent being had raised goosebumps on my arms but kinda fell flat with some very untimely anti-misogynistic sentiments.
The premise of the book had me intrigued, plus I was hearing a buzz on the same about the book in booktube community, as the episodes were released.
The format was new, and was intended to be released periodically as episodes. And each episode was written by a different author. So the storyline, even when it transitions through, varies slightly depending on the author. Some prefer to accentuate the romance between the main characters, while others the hainting aspect. Some make it more gruesome than the other.
When Beatrix Greene is invited to Ashbury manor, as a part to prove to James Walker the existence of ghosts and supernatural being, while herself being a charlatan of sorts in the spiritual medium community, she doesn’t think that she would come face to face with an actual haunting. To stay at the manor for one night was the deal, but if they would survive was an entirely different story.
The story winds around this haunted manor, where the lady had killed herself and her youngest son in a mad frenzy at night. And ever since, there has been speculations on the same. James wants to know of there was any truth in the matter, and in his search for the one spiritual medium, ends up exposing a lot of party tricks.
Like i said, the story progresses in different angles depending on the author of that episode, which could get tiresome. And the blossoming love between the characters when lives are at stake was kinda unprecidented and unnecessary.
The last showdown with the malevolent being had raised goosebumps on my arms but kinda fell flat with some very untimely anti-misogynistic sentiments.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
The Haunting of Beatrix Greene has many of the trappings of good horror: an old manor with a violent history, a medium (albeit a skeptical one), and plenty of things that go bump in the night. There were things that worked well, and things that didn’t.
This book followed Beatrix Greene, a spiritualist by profession, but not in actuality. She doesn’t believe in that stuff, thank you very much, but a job is a job. However, if she is exposed as a fraud, there goes her livelihood. So when she meets James Walker, a scientist who makes a habit of debunking fake mediums, Beatrix is justifiably nervous. Instead of trying to expose Beatrix, James hires her to spend a night in an old manor to decide if it is truly haunted. Joining them are: Harry, Beatrix’s friend and a rather lousy actor; Amanda, a hired photographer; and Stanhope, a friend of James. Hijinks ensue.
The bones of the story (pun intended) were interesting and it’s obvious that the authors have a love of the eerie. I loved the atmosphere of the book- at least, I loved the first bit. Later on, it went from creeptastic to gory, which kind of bummed me out. It was an abrupt shift that didn’t really work for me.
There were mysteries to solve, and spooks aplenty. My biggest issue with the book was that it felt rushed. The pacing was off. I felt that it could have benefitted from a few extra chapters and a slower buildup to give the creep factor time to set in. It was almost too quick to really appreciate, honestly. There was so much happening that deserved more attention than it was given.
If I look at this book as more of a campfire tale than a horror novel, I’d say it delivers some fun spook. I didn’t love it, but I certainly didn’t hate it. My final takeaway is that, while there were some thrills, there weren’t any chills.
The Haunting of Beatrix Greene has many of the trappings of good horror: an old manor with a violent history, a medium (albeit a skeptical one), and plenty of things that go bump in the night. There were things that worked well, and things that didn’t.
This book followed Beatrix Greene, a spiritualist by profession, but not in actuality. She doesn’t believe in that stuff, thank you very much, but a job is a job. However, if she is exposed as a fraud, there goes her livelihood. So when she meets James Walker, a scientist who makes a habit of debunking fake mediums, Beatrix is justifiably nervous. Instead of trying to expose Beatrix, James hires her to spend a night in an old manor to decide if it is truly haunted. Joining them are: Harry, Beatrix’s friend and a rather lousy actor; Amanda, a hired photographer; and Stanhope, a friend of James. Hijinks ensue.
The bones of the story (pun intended) were interesting and it’s obvious that the authors have a love of the eerie. I loved the atmosphere of the book- at least, I loved the first bit. Later on, it went from creeptastic to gory, which kind of bummed me out. It was an abrupt shift that didn’t really work for me.
There were mysteries to solve, and spooks aplenty. My biggest issue with the book was that it felt rushed. The pacing was off. I felt that it could have benefitted from a few extra chapters and a slower buildup to give the creep factor time to set in. It was almost too quick to really appreciate, honestly. There was so much happening that deserved more attention than it was given.
If I look at this book as more of a campfire tale than a horror novel, I’d say it delivers some fun spook. I didn’t love it, but I certainly didn’t hate it. My final takeaway is that, while there were some thrills, there weren’t any chills.
I received a copy of The Haunting of Beatrix Greene in exchange for a fair and honest review.
The Haunting of Beatrix Greene Vol. 1 is a series on Serial Box that is absolutely perfect to dive into this spooky season (in case it wasn't obvious, I read this right around Halloween).
Beatrix Greene has done an excellent job of making a name and reputation for herself. She came from nothing, and built her way up to this point. How? By reading people and telling them the things they needed to hear in over to help move on from the loss of a loved one.
Yes, Beatrix fully believed that she is a con artist, like many others out there. The biggest difference is that she won't delve into silly tricks and flash moves. Her class brought her name to the attention of James Walker, and a haunted house he desperately needed answers about.
“It was...inconvenient, then, when she had these little moments of, if not shame, exactly, but something akin to regret.”
I went into The Haunting of Beatrix Greene with pretty high expectations if I'm being truthful here. So far, I've loved everything that has come out of Serial Box, and thus assumed that it would be the same here.
Thankfully, I wasn't wrong! While Beatrix is not my favorite of the series available (Jessica Jones: Playing With Fire has that honor), it was still a highly entertaining story. One that delved into the more graphic side of things, making it a perfect read for the Halloween season.
Right from the first introduction of this world, I knew that it was going to be a captivating one. I adore this aesthetic – haunted houses and horrid creatures roaming around in this time period. Beatrix's grit and determination helped to carry the story, while James' tortured history added all of the raw emotion one could ever hope for.
“So much of Beatrix's success lay in reading people correctly.”
I'll admit that I was a bit surprised by just how dark (and graphic) this first season ended up getting. That isn't a bad thing! While not expected, it did fit in nicely with what the story was trying to show and tell us.
Meanwhile, the romantic subplot helped to balance out all of the more daunting edges, adding a little spark of hope in what was otherwise a fairly dark story. On that note, I can't wait to see how the second season of this series develops (I have no doubt that there will be a second season!).
Check out more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
The Haunting of Beatrix Greene Vol. 1 is a series on Serial Box that is absolutely perfect to dive into this spooky season (in case it wasn't obvious, I read this right around Halloween).
Beatrix Greene has done an excellent job of making a name and reputation for herself. She came from nothing, and built her way up to this point. How? By reading people and telling them the things they needed to hear in over to help move on from the loss of a loved one.
Yes, Beatrix fully believed that she is a con artist, like many others out there. The biggest difference is that she won't delve into silly tricks and flash moves. Her class brought her name to the attention of James Walker, and a haunted house he desperately needed answers about.
“It was...inconvenient, then, when she had these little moments of, if not shame, exactly, but something akin to regret.”
I went into The Haunting of Beatrix Greene with pretty high expectations if I'm being truthful here. So far, I've loved everything that has come out of Serial Box, and thus assumed that it would be the same here.
Thankfully, I wasn't wrong! While Beatrix is not my favorite of the series available (Jessica Jones: Playing With Fire has that honor), it was still a highly entertaining story. One that delved into the more graphic side of things, making it a perfect read for the Halloween season.
Right from the first introduction of this world, I knew that it was going to be a captivating one. I adore this aesthetic – haunted houses and horrid creatures roaming around in this time period. Beatrix's grit and determination helped to carry the story, while James' tortured history added all of the raw emotion one could ever hope for.
“So much of Beatrix's success lay in reading people correctly.”
I'll admit that I was a bit surprised by just how dark (and graphic) this first season ended up getting. That isn't a bad thing! While not expected, it did fit in nicely with what the story was trying to show and tell us.
Meanwhile, the romantic subplot helped to balance out all of the more daunting edges, adding a little spark of hope in what was otherwise a fairly dark story. On that note, I can't wait to see how the second season of this series develops (I have no doubt that there will be a second season!).
Check out more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
The Haunting of Beatrix Greene by Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons, Vicky Alvear Shecter
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Beatrix Greene is a well known medium who brings hope and closure to the people of Victorian London. There is just one catch, she doesn't believe in ghosts.
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When James Walker, a scientist known for discrediting charlatans offers her a large sum of money to spend a night in a haunted manor in order to prove or disprove the existence of ghosts she is convinced it's a trap to expose her ruse. Even so she is confident in her ability to convince him, especially with a life changing amount of money on the line, and she accepts the job. Upon arrival at Ashbury Manor she discovers that the home's haunting is intertwined with James' haunted past and a night of frantic horror follows.
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She came for the money but she will be lucky to escape with her life.
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This is more of a short story than a novel, but the pages are packed with Gothic horror and some unexpected gore. A great, quick read for the spooky season!
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Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher, Serial Box, for providing me with a copy of this book to review. All opinions are my own
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⭐⭐⭐
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Beatrix Greene is a well known medium who brings hope and closure to the people of Victorian London. There is just one catch, she doesn't believe in ghosts.
.
.
When James Walker, a scientist known for discrediting charlatans offers her a large sum of money to spend a night in a haunted manor in order to prove or disprove the existence of ghosts she is convinced it's a trap to expose her ruse. Even so she is confident in her ability to convince him, especially with a life changing amount of money on the line, and she accepts the job. Upon arrival at Ashbury Manor she discovers that the home's haunting is intertwined with James' haunted past and a night of frantic horror follows.
.
.
She came for the money but she will be lucky to escape with her life.
.
.
This is more of a short story than a novel, but the pages are packed with Gothic horror and some unexpected gore. A great, quick read for the spooky season!
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.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher, Serial Box, for providing me with a copy of this book to review. All opinions are my own
Well, what an enjoyable little book this turned out to be! A quick, creepy, scary, haunted house story, perfect for this time of year (Halloween). The entire time I kept reading it thinking "this would make a most excellent Netflix show or movie!" (take the hint Netflix
All I can say is, Wow! If you’re a fan of darkness and suspense, The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is for you. This was definitely a new genre of reading for me and I enjoyed reading this story. A Victorian feel with a bit of Holmes thrown in for flavor.
If you follow me on social media, you might know that Victorian England is my favorite time period. Mixing this period with ghosts, a creepy old manor and a gothic atmosphere makes for a book I can’t resist.
The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is divided into “episodes”, and due to me receiving an advanced reader’s copy, I got them all at once. I really enjoyed reading it, and it was everything I had hoped for. It’s spooky, unsettling, and all the characters are great.
Now, there is also a fair amount of steamy romance, something I’m not always into. But, you can’t really have a historical horror book without some blushing ladies and handsome lords. So, I’m going to out myself here and say I truly enjoyed the romance. There, I said it.
Overall, it’s a great read and highly recommended by me!
Thanks to Netgalley and Serial Box for the arc.
The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is divided into “episodes”, and due to me receiving an advanced reader’s copy, I got them all at once. I really enjoyed reading it, and it was everything I had hoped for. It’s spooky, unsettling, and all the characters are great.
Now, there is also a fair amount of steamy romance, something I’m not always into. But, you can’t really have a historical horror book without some blushing ladies and handsome lords. So, I’m going to out myself here and say I truly enjoyed the romance. There, I said it.
Overall, it’s a great read and highly recommended by me!
Thanks to Netgalley and Serial Box for the arc.