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192 reviews for:
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
Thoroughly enjoyable short read.
Turned out to be a much more gruesome Victorian horror novel than I anticipated in the beginning, and I've also found this to be quite well written.
I didn't even mind the "insta-love" as much as I usually do.. I think this was quite nice for what it was - a short read with some spooky elements.
Turned out to be a much more gruesome Victorian horror novel than I anticipated in the beginning, and I've also found this to be quite well written.
I didn't even mind the "insta-love" as much as I usually do.. I think this was quite nice for what it was - a short read with some spooky elements.
THE HAUNTING OF BEATRIX GREENE was such a fun read. I liked how it tipped the spiritualist tale on its head about halfway through, and things got real interesting right around that time too. Of course there were inklings of it at the beginning, but things really started blowing up around the halfway point and on.
Beatrix is a strong, steadfast woman just trying to survive in a world that says she can’t possible do that without a man involved. And while she does have Haz, it’s not in any kind of romantic way so much as he’s her younger assistant in her scheming. Her confidence in her ability to pull off her scam is what makes her take the job from James to begin with and it’s refreshing to see a woman, especially one in that time, take that kind of confidence by the balls and yank it around for her own benefit.
James works entirely under a facade of indignation at what Beatrix does while secretly hoping that she isn’t a fraud after all. He’s disturbed and haunted in a couple of different ways, and unfortunately drags a slew of innocent folks into his mess as he tries to figure his way out of it, if there is even a way. He’s stubborn, but yielding and has his head on his shoulders despite everything going on.
Despite there being three different authors I felt each different chapter (or episode) blended seamlessly into the next without effort. All three authors really put forth the effort to have a single unifying voice throughout the story, which I appreciate. I’ve never collaborated with anyone so I really have no idea what that whole process is like but I do find it pretty shocking that they were all able to get on the same page and harmonize like they did. They had the story flawless in its telling and voice.
Overall I think THE HAUNTING OF BEATRIX GREENE was a fun, creepy romp through the Spiritualist movement in London that poked holes in the time, but also offered up some truly terrifying moments. It really lent itself to YA horror in a way that stands out and provides a fun read while at the same time following through on the promise of creepiness. Since this is just volume 1 I hope to read more of Beatrix’s and James’s tales soon!
4.5
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Beatrix is a strong, steadfast woman just trying to survive in a world that says she can’t possible do that without a man involved. And while she does have Haz, it’s not in any kind of romantic way so much as he’s her younger assistant in her scheming. Her confidence in her ability to pull off her scam is what makes her take the job from James to begin with and it’s refreshing to see a woman, especially one in that time, take that kind of confidence by the balls and yank it around for her own benefit.
James works entirely under a facade of indignation at what Beatrix does while secretly hoping that she isn’t a fraud after all. He’s disturbed and haunted in a couple of different ways, and unfortunately drags a slew of innocent folks into his mess as he tries to figure his way out of it, if there is even a way. He’s stubborn, but yielding and has his head on his shoulders despite everything going on.
Despite there being three different authors I felt each different chapter (or episode) blended seamlessly into the next without effort. All three authors really put forth the effort to have a single unifying voice throughout the story, which I appreciate. I’ve never collaborated with anyone so I really have no idea what that whole process is like but I do find it pretty shocking that they were all able to get on the same page and harmonize like they did. They had the story flawless in its telling and voice.
Overall I think THE HAUNTING OF BEATRIX GREENE was a fun, creepy romp through the Spiritualist movement in London that poked holes in the time, but also offered up some truly terrifying moments. It really lent itself to YA horror in a way that stands out and provides a fun read while at the same time following through on the promise of creepiness. Since this is just volume 1 I hope to read more of Beatrix’s and James’s tales soon!
4.5
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Many thanks to Net Galley, Serial Box publishing and the authors for a chance to read and review this book. All opinions are expressed voluntarily.
A book that is perfect for the Halloween, blustery night curled up in a sofa with logs burning in the fireplace...
Not overwhelmingly interesting or original, but it’s reminiscent of Crimson Peak and it had interesting, eccentric secondary characters.
[NetGalley provided an ARC for my honest review]
[NetGalley provided an ARC for my honest review]
The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is a great spooky read if you’re like me and are not a fan of overly-grisly horror. I would call this book...intro to horror. It’s creepy, spooky, a little mysterious, but won’t leave you having nightmares.
I would say it’s half romance, half haunting. I enjoyed the dynamic between the main and side characters, the clever insertion of the easily spooked Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (who’d have guessed!), and the deliciously dark Victorian setting.
I felt that while it was a bit slow-paced, the author’s beautiful, smooth-flowing writing more than made up for it.
All in all, I’d say this is a great start to your Autumn spooky TBR. It’s quick, fun, and just this side of scary!
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC to review!
I would say it’s half romance, half haunting. I enjoyed the dynamic between the main and side characters, the clever insertion of the easily spooked Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (who’d have guessed!), and the deliciously dark Victorian setting.
I felt that while it was a bit slow-paced, the author’s beautiful, smooth-flowing writing more than made up for it.
All in all, I’d say this is a great start to your Autumn spooky TBR. It’s quick, fun, and just this side of scary!
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC to review!
i liked the spooky part but I found the romance a bit too rushed.
It's entertaining and gripping, well thought characters and an excellent world building.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
It's entertaining and gripping, well thought characters and an excellent world building.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
My Rating- 3 Haunting Stars
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.
Growing up, James had enough nightmares for a lifetime about the Ashbury Manor. His mom and brother haunt him all the time in his dreams. His mother had killed her brother and herself when he was young. He wants to seek answers from the past and so seeks Beatrix's help.
Ashbury Manor is haunted for centuries. No one lives in it, and the fanfare for the place is humongous. So when James Walker discovers that Beatrice is one of the best mediums of his time, he tries to convince her to perform a séance in that place. Little does he know that Beatrice is a fake medium, and she has no clue about what awaits one in the afterlife. She predicted everything based on her intuition. So, after accepting Mr. Walker's invitation to Ashbury Manor, she has nothing to worry about ghosts since she has no way to contact them. No matter how fake her talent is-- to speak to the spirits--she is visited by a ghost Mr. Roger Latham, warning her to not go to the manor.
She dismisses this intrusion and goes ahead with her plans. Once when she arrives with the team-- which includes a photographer, Walker's friend Stanhope, and her friend Harry--to perform the séance; she can feel a foreboding doom awaiting them once they enter the manor.
She pretends to be the medium and contacts Walker's mother; she is shocked to find that she can reach the deceased person and that she is an actual medium. What she and the others unravel in the manor is a history filled with blood and darkness.
Will they come out of this manor unscathed by the ghosts that have haunted it for centuries?
I was quite excited to read this story. This book was written like a script for a TV show. Even though the title mentions Episode 1, it is a complete story that entails 9 episodes. I didn't know if it is going to be a reality show, but I would love to see it adopted on-screen.
When I saw that Mr. Doyle was a character in the book, I was curious to read the story since a famous author is actively present as a character. However, I was disappointed that he appears briefly in the book and doesn't have much role to play in it.
The story was easy to grasp, and you are taken back to the Victorian Era. Once you start reading, you keep wondering what the shadows of the manor behold. I was on edge all the time and was praying that nothing horrifying to take place. The book was actually not that scary, but there were chapters where you are holding your breath just like the characters.
Overall, this book is a perfect Halloween read. The darker themes and the Gothic tinge to the book are enough to keep the pages turning. If you are craving to read a historical-horror-fiction, then I can't recommend this book enough.
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I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.
Growing up, James had enough nightmares for a lifetime about the Ashbury Manor. His mom and brother haunt him all the time in his dreams. His mother had killed her brother and herself when he was young. He wants to seek answers from the past and so seeks Beatrix's help.
Ashbury Manor is haunted for centuries. No one lives in it, and the fanfare for the place is humongous. So when James Walker discovers that Beatrice is one of the best mediums of his time, he tries to convince her to perform a séance in that place. Little does he know that Beatrice is a fake medium, and she has no clue about what awaits one in the afterlife. She predicted everything based on her intuition. So, after accepting Mr. Walker's invitation to Ashbury Manor, she has nothing to worry about ghosts since she has no way to contact them. No matter how fake her talent is-- to speak to the spirits--she is visited by a ghost Mr. Roger Latham, warning her to not go to the manor.
She dismisses this intrusion and goes ahead with her plans. Once when she arrives with the team-- which includes a photographer, Walker's friend Stanhope, and her friend Harry--to perform the séance; she can feel a foreboding doom awaiting them once they enter the manor.
She pretends to be the medium and contacts Walker's mother; she is shocked to find that she can reach the deceased person and that she is an actual medium. What she and the others unravel in the manor is a history filled with blood and darkness.
Will they come out of this manor unscathed by the ghosts that have haunted it for centuries?
I was quite excited to read this story. This book was written like a script for a TV show. Even though the title mentions Episode 1, it is a complete story that entails 9 episodes. I didn't know if it is going to be a reality show, but I would love to see it adopted on-screen.
When I saw that Mr. Doyle was a character in the book, I was curious to read the story since a famous author is actively present as a character. However, I was disappointed that he appears briefly in the book and doesn't have much role to play in it.
The story was easy to grasp, and you are taken back to the Victorian Era. Once you start reading, you keep wondering what the shadows of the manor behold. I was on edge all the time and was praying that nothing horrifying to take place. The book was actually not that scary, but there were chapters where you are holding your breath just like the characters.
Overall, this book is a perfect Halloween read. The darker themes and the Gothic tinge to the book are enough to keep the pages turning. If you are craving to read a historical-horror-fiction, then I can't recommend this book enough.
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Thank you so much to NetGalley and Serial Box for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
All quotes are taken from The Haunting of Beatrix Greene by Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons, and Vicky Alvear Schecter.
// Content warning: death, violence, gore, mature content //
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// Quick Statistics //
Overall: 4/5 Stars
Plot: 3/5 Stars
Characters: 2/5 Stars
Setting: 5/5 Stars
Writing: 4/5 Stars
Memorability:4/5 Stars
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// Quick Review //
A mediocre novel, The Haunting of Beatrix Greene features a haunting yet very predictable tale. Not to say that its predictability makes it any less horrifying and creepy.
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// Other Information //
Publisher: Serial Box
Page Count:23 pages – this is what both the Amazon and Goodreads pages say the page count is. However, it is far longer. I don’t have an exact page count because the Kindle app does not allow for you to see the page count of mobi files. But I’d say this novel is at least 150 pages.
Release Date: August 7, 2020
Series: The Haunting of Beatrix Greene #0.1
Genre: Fiction, Adult, Young adult, Horror, Historical fiction, Gothic, Paranormal, Mystery, Supernatural, Fantasy, Historical, Romance
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// Book Description (via Goodreads) //
In Victorian England, a savvy spiritual medium must outsmart the most important client of her career: a scientist determined to expose frauds like her.
But their game of wits has fatal consequences when a vengeful spirit answers their summons. If they cannot put aside their prejudices—and growing passion—and find a way to banish the ghost together, one of them could be its next victim.
Get a sneak peek of The Haunting of Beatrix Greene by bestselling authors Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons, and Vicky Alvear Schecter.
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// Characters //
I have to start of my review of the characters by saying that this is where the novel lacked the most. I felt that while the idea of the characters was interesting, it was not executed well. I don’t know whether this stems from the fact that there were three authors collaborating on this novel, but the novel still lack consistent characters.
Besides the inconsistencies with the characters, I also found that they were mostly flat and didn’t have a life to them. However, I did love the interactions between the characters. I thought that these were written perfectly.
The novel follows the journey of Beatrix Greene, a medium who’s… not really a medium. Her assistant, Harry, was by far my favorite character; he’s just adorable, aloof, and hilarious.
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// Writing and Setting //
When I first heard that The Haunting of Beatrix Greene was written by 3 different authors collaborating together, I was very excited because I thought that all of them would bring something different to the table. However, I found that this was not the case. Despite being descriptive and perfectly spooky, there was no difference between the chapters written by the three authors.
Personally, my favorite part of this novel was its haunting atmosphere. The Haunting of Beatrix Greene captures the spookiness and peril of the situation perfectly. The Ashbury Manor, a haunted manor FYI, is a place that Beatrix and Harry must explore to prove it is haunted.
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// Plot //
I have mixed feelings about the plot. On the one hand, investigating a haunted murder mystery seems very interesting to me. On the other, I felt that the mystery itself was not very present.
However, the spookiness that was promised was definitely there! I kept glancing at the corners of my room during the night wondering what was lurking there... perhaps the ghosts from the novel.
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// Overall Review //
While I do feel that there were some issues that could be improved upon, The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is a spooky and promising start to the series that Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons, and Vicky Alvear Schecter have created.
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Thank you so much to NetGalley and Serial Box for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
All quotes are taken from The Haunting of Beatrix Greene by Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons, and Vicky Alvear Schecter.
// Content warning: death, violence, gore, mature content //
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// Quick Statistics //
Overall: 4/5 Stars
Plot: 3/5 Stars
Characters: 2/5 Stars
Setting: 5/5 Stars
Writing: 4/5 Stars
Memorability:4/5 Stars
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// Quick Review //
A mediocre novel, The Haunting of Beatrix Greene features a haunting yet very predictable tale. Not to say that its predictability makes it any less horrifying and creepy.
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"'Twenty years ago... my mother killed my little brother. Then she killed herself.'"
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// Other Information //
Publisher: Serial Box
Page Count:
Release Date: August 7, 2020
Series: The Haunting of Beatrix Greene #0.1
Genre: Fiction, Adult, Young adult, Horror, Historical fiction, Gothic, Paranormal, Mystery, Supernatural, Fantasy, Historical, Romance
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// Book Description (via Goodreads) //
In Victorian England, a savvy spiritual medium must outsmart the most important client of her career: a scientist determined to expose frauds like her.
But their game of wits has fatal consequences when a vengeful spirit answers their summons. If they cannot put aside their prejudices—and growing passion—and find a way to banish the ghost together, one of them could be its next victim.
Get a sneak peek of The Haunting of Beatrix Greene by bestselling authors Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons, and Vicky Alvear Schecter.
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// Characters //
I have to start of my review of the characters by saying that this is where the novel lacked the most. I felt that while the idea of the characters was interesting, it was not executed well. I don’t know whether this stems from the fact that there were three authors collaborating on this novel, but the novel still lack consistent characters.
Besides the inconsistencies with the characters, I also found that they were mostly flat and didn’t have a life to them. However, I did love the interactions between the characters. I thought that these were written perfectly.
The novel follows the journey of Beatrix Greene, a medium who’s… not really a medium. Her assistant, Harry, was by far my favorite character; he’s just adorable, aloof, and hilarious.
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"It undid her. Thoroughly. This man, this odd, distant man, who had grown up in a house of blood and terror and was even now looking at her, with all her own demons, and seeing her. Truly seeing her. Admiring her. Understanding her. Oh, it was foolish and mad, and she might regret it, but right now, she could not see how."
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// Writing and Setting //
When I first heard that The Haunting of Beatrix Greene was written by 3 different authors collaborating together, I was very excited because I thought that all of them would bring something different to the table. However, I found that this was not the case. Despite being descriptive and perfectly spooky, there was no difference between the chapters written by the three authors.
Personally, my favorite part of this novel was its haunting atmosphere. The Haunting of Beatrix Greene captures the spookiness and peril of the situation perfectly. The Ashbury Manor, a haunted manor FYI, is a place that Beatrix and Harry must explore to prove it is haunted.
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"It is not the first night screams have rung through the halls of Ashbury Manor. It will not be the last."
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// Plot //
I have mixed feelings about the plot. On the one hand, investigating a haunted murder mystery seems very interesting to me. On the other, I felt that the mystery itself was not very present.
However, the spookiness that was promised was definitely there! I kept glancing at the corners of my room during the night wondering what was lurking there... perhaps the ghosts from the novel.
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"...she had been the dead. Been possessed by the dead. It was real, and suddenly Beatrix was part of this... place. This haunting."
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// Overall Review //
While I do feel that there were some issues that could be improved upon, The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is a spooky and promising start to the series that Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons, and Vicky Alvear Schecter have created.
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Beatrix Greene just might be out of a job when James Walker storms into town. Beatrix is a well known psychic medium, and James is in town exposing frauds such as herself. Well not if she can help it. Except James instead surprises her with an offer. Spend one night with him and his team of scientists at Ashbury Manor- known for its grisly, dark past. Beatrix can’t turn down all of that money, even if it ends her career. Only- what if Beatrix isn’t a fraud...and what if they can’t make it out of Ashbury Manor alive?
What a quick fun read this was. Written by three authors (each chapter is a different one) using the alternate POV’s of James and Beatrix. Though sometime things are a little repetitive, I was surprised to find the story and styles of each author flow almost seamlessly.
Beatrix is a likable character, that truly believes she is giving her customers peace when she pretends to hear from their deceased loved ones. So she and James are at odds right from the start, as he sees mediums as nothing but charlatans. I never felt a connection beyond this with the two however, so when they rendezvous it felt out place. I’m never a fan of insta-love, and I wish that bit of romance remained out of the story.
Our villains were rather obvious, in an over the top exaggerated manner, but they were also gruesome and that was great. Unfortunately for me the ending was somewhat fantastical - even for a supernatural story. It all felt believable until Beatrix just lit up with light and hope. The book had me until that point.
Even still I found this to be an engaging, fast paced read full of fun and witty characters. It was a perfect read for getting into the spooky fall season.
*Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
What a quick fun read this was. Written by three authors (each chapter is a different one) using the alternate POV’s of James and Beatrix. Though sometime things are a little repetitive, I was surprised to find the story and styles of each author flow almost seamlessly.
Beatrix is a likable character, that truly believes she is giving her customers peace when she pretends to hear from their deceased loved ones. So she and James are at odds right from the start, as he sees mediums as nothing but charlatans. I never felt a connection beyond this with the two however, so when they rendezvous it felt out place. I’m never a fan of insta-love, and I wish that bit of romance remained out of the story.
Our villains were rather obvious, in an over the top exaggerated manner, but they were also gruesome and that was great. Unfortunately for me the ending was somewhat fantastical - even for a supernatural story. It all felt believable until Beatrix just lit up with light and hope. The book had me until that point.
Even still I found this to be an engaging, fast paced read full of fun and witty characters. It was a perfect read for getting into the spooky fall season.
*Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
The Haunting of Beatrix Greene was hard for me to get through. I was drawn in by the premise, but the execution was a bit predictable and I kept getting distracted by the chapters being labeled as episodes as if it was a TV series.
I also didn’t find myself connected to the characters and that made it a little more difficult to stick with.
I also didn’t find myself connected to the characters and that made it a little more difficult to stick with.