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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
Overall, this is a really quick read (about 200 pages) that’s half romance, half horror, with decent amounts of spookiness to get you in the mood for Halloween.
I will readily admit that I found the romance to be pretty formulaic. The scenes between Beatrix and James read like a cheesy romance novel. They’re instantly smitten by each other, love at first sight, and James “growls” with jealousy and possession when his womanizer friend Stanhope leans in for a kiss of her hand. None of the characters are really fleshed out; it’s a short novel, so they all act pretty stereotypically for a romance/thriller. The horror aspects were pretty spooky (some body horror, ghost action, and possession) but not so much that I was ever scared to go to turn the lights off or go to sleep. I think this would be a pretty good book for scaredy cats like myself or people who just want a haunted house story without being completely terrified.
This was written by three authors so it definitely felt disjointed at times. Occasionally something was said or a character’s actions wouldn’t line up with what had previously occurred (referring to an event happening “tonight” when it actually occurred the previous night), so I think the editing could have been a lot better. Hopefully I was reading an uncorrected proof and the final published copy was fixed.
Thanks to Netgalley and Serial Box for allowing me to read this in time for Halloween!
I will readily admit that I found the romance to be pretty formulaic. The scenes between Beatrix and James read like a cheesy romance novel. They’re instantly smitten by each other, love at first sight, and James “growls” with jealousy and possession when his womanizer friend Stanhope leans in for a kiss of her hand. None of the characters are really fleshed out; it’s a short novel, so they all act pretty stereotypically for a romance/thriller. The horror aspects were pretty spooky (some body horror, ghost action, and possession) but not so much that I was ever scared to go to turn the lights off or go to sleep. I think this would be a pretty good book for scaredy cats like myself or people who just want a haunted house story without being completely terrified.
This was written by three authors so it definitely felt disjointed at times. Occasionally something was said or a character’s actions wouldn’t line up with what had previously occurred (referring to an event happening “tonight” when it actually occurred the previous night), so I think the editing could have been a lot better. Hopefully I was reading an uncorrected proof and the final published copy was fixed.
Thanks to Netgalley and Serial Box for allowing me to read this in time for Halloween!
3.75/5⭐️
A Victorian haunted house story dramatised with episode like chapters + depths to characters + demonic relics/possession + a hint of ancient history!
Beatrix comes out of a darkness surrounding her that she never knew existed; hence the book title. Its so much more than a ghost story. James is the most eligible man every 19th century woman deserves. The language used is exquisite, so much like the old English. I mean I haven’t seen/heard anyone use words like “treacle” anywhere!! Last few chapters felt like a drag, but I’m excited to see what the authors have planned next in this series.
Thank you Netgalley, Serial Box & authors for the ARC in-exchange for an honest review.
A Victorian haunted house story dramatised with episode like chapters + depths to characters + demonic relics/possession + a hint of ancient history!
Beatrix comes out of a darkness surrounding her that she never knew existed; hence the book title. Its so much more than a ghost story. James is the most eligible man every 19th century woman deserves. The language used is exquisite, so much like the old English. I mean I haven’t seen/heard anyone use words like “treacle” anywhere!! Last few chapters felt like a drag, but I’m excited to see what the authors have planned next in this series.
Thank you Netgalley, Serial Box & authors for the ARC in-exchange for an honest review.
Beatrix is a medium, at least, that’s what her clients think she is. So when she’s sought by James to work with others to confirm if Ashbury Manor is haunted, she readily agrees. The pay will open doors for her that weren’t previously possible. But it might all be more than any of them can handle.
The gothic setting is perfect for holding a seance. The characters were wonderful, and I loved that even in this Victorian age women were willing to stick together. We’re given mystery and horror in a fast-paced read. Hawkins did a superb job of leaving the readers wanting more. A fun and quick read from start to finish. I’m looking forward to the next one. Thank you, Serial Box, for sending this along.
The gothic setting is perfect for holding a seance. The characters were wonderful, and I loved that even in this Victorian age women were willing to stick together. We’re given mystery and horror in a fast-paced read. Hawkins did a superb job of leaving the readers wanting more. A fun and quick read from start to finish. I’m looking forward to the next one. Thank you, Serial Box, for sending this along.
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
I absolutely loved this unusual twist of the normal haunted house/paranormal activity trope. With alternating sections from all three authors, Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons, Vicky Alvear Shecter, the pacing and tension is perfect to build that eerie creeping fear that you want from a book like this. The only thing I wasn't a fan was the little bit of romance thrown in, but that's just me, I like my horror to be untainted by things like happiness and love 🤣.
Full review to come.
Full review to come.
The Haunting of Beatrix Greene by Rachel Hawkins, Ash Parsons, and Vicky Alvear Shecter is a horror story perfect story for the spooky season upon us.
Beatrix Greene is a charlatan, performing seances to bring comfort to others. She has no nefarious purposes behind what she does; it's just how she goes through life given her harrowing childhood. When Beatrix and her team are hired by James Walker to conduct a seance in Ashbury Manor, Beatrix believed she would be performing once again to help bring him comfort and closure. This story takes a horrifically frightening turn for the worst when Beatrix summons much more than comfort and closure.
During this story, the events that unfold are not for the faint of heart; they are grisly, disturbing, and wonderfully frightening. If you are looking for a horror story to read this season, look no further than The Haunting of Beatrix Greene. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys gruesome horror books. This book is a page-turner, making it a quick read. It seems that there could be a television series centered around this story, as episode numbers and titles delineate each chapter. If that is the case, we are in store for a horrifically satisfying series!
I gladly award The Haunting of Beatrix Greene 5 out of 5 stars!
I was looking for a thrilling horror book centered around a haunting, and this book was the perfect fit! That said, I will note that several events in the book are intense; those who are sensitive to blood, gore, horror, or graphic descriptions of death or dying will want to skip reading this book.
Beatrix Greene is a charlatan, performing seances to bring comfort to others. She has no nefarious purposes behind what she does; it's just how she goes through life given her harrowing childhood. When Beatrix and her team are hired by James Walker to conduct a seance in Ashbury Manor, Beatrix believed she would be performing once again to help bring him comfort and closure. This story takes a horrifically frightening turn for the worst when Beatrix summons much more than comfort and closure.
During this story, the events that unfold are not for the faint of heart; they are grisly, disturbing, and wonderfully frightening. If you are looking for a horror story to read this season, look no further than The Haunting of Beatrix Greene. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys gruesome horror books. This book is a page-turner, making it a quick read. It seems that there could be a television series centered around this story, as episode numbers and titles delineate each chapter. If that is the case, we are in store for a horrifically satisfying series!
I gladly award The Haunting of Beatrix Greene 5 out of 5 stars!
I was looking for a thrilling horror book centered around a haunting, and this book was the perfect fit! That said, I will note that several events in the book are intense; those who are sensitive to blood, gore, horror, or graphic descriptions of death or dying will want to skip reading this book.
This story was a lot of fun. A short read to boot and perfect for the spooky season! The narrative itself was not the most unique and harkened back on many kind of house-horrors we’ve seen from classics but did so in a refreshing and enjoyable way.
Beatrix is a psychic medium who considers herself a fraud. When she is asked to join in on an adventure to prove or disprove the existence of ghosts in a mansion where a famous and gruesome murder takes place, Beatrix discovers more than just the horrors the house holds.
I recommend this book! There is a romance that is quick to form and I don’t always love romance in my horror. It took away a star for me because in my head I think, if I were as scared as these people were, would I be making time for romance? Unlikely. But if you like a good romance, this probably won’t deter you!
Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy.
Beatrix is a psychic medium who considers herself a fraud. When she is asked to join in on an adventure to prove or disprove the existence of ghosts in a mansion where a famous and gruesome murder takes place, Beatrix discovers more than just the horrors the house holds.
I recommend this book! There is a romance that is quick to form and I don’t always love romance in my horror. It took away a star for me because in my head I think, if I were as scared as these people were, would I be making time for romance? Unlikely. But if you like a good romance, this probably won’t deter you!
Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy.
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Overall this was a good book. Mediums and haunted houses in Victorian London? Sign me up! If you liked Simone St. James’s The Other Side of Midnight, some of this book will sound familiar. Beatrix works as a medium in Victorian London but she’s a fake. She can’t speak to ghosts and tells herself the comfort she brings their aching relatives is worth her deceit. The first part of the book depicts Beatrix’s life as a medium and a night out listening to a talk by James Walker, a scientist notorious for discrediting fake mediums. James offers her a high-paying job to prove whether Ashbury Manor is haunted, and Beatrix jumps at the chance for financial solvency even though it’s a huge risk (you know since she’s a fraud).
Beatrix travels to Ashbury Manor and in the process of helping James heal old wounds, awakens her true spiritual gifts. It’s at this point the story began to fall apart for me: Beatrix unleashes her romantic feelings for James as well as ghostly horrors no one would ever expect. The love affair aspects from this point on felt extraneous and like filler. The horrific bits felt more and more fantastical as James and Beatrix raced against the house’s unrest to make it out alive. Clearly, there’s going to be a sequel and the ending set it up well, so the book redeemed itself (no spoilers!). I liked how Beatrix stayed true to herself; she was truly a strong woman!
There were a few inconsistencies I hope get resolved in final editing (e.g., pocket watch chimes midnight, then a chapter or so later Beatrix exclaims, “It must be past midnight!”), and I’m not quite sure what the “Season 1, Episode x” titles of every chapter were about.
If you enjoyed Mexican Gothic, this is a book for you. If you like a bit of romance in your horror, you may like this one also!
I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley to review. It releases on January 7, 2021.
Beatrix travels to Ashbury Manor and in the process of helping James heal old wounds, awakens her true spiritual gifts. It’s at this point the story began to fall apart for me: Beatrix unleashes her romantic feelings for James as well as ghostly horrors no one would ever expect. The love affair aspects from this point on felt extraneous and like filler. The horrific bits felt more and more fantastical as James and Beatrix raced against the house’s unrest to make it out alive. Clearly, there’s going to be a sequel and the ending set it up well, so the book redeemed itself (no spoilers!). I liked how Beatrix stayed true to herself; she was truly a strong woman!
There were a few inconsistencies I hope get resolved in final editing (e.g., pocket watch chimes midnight, then a chapter or so later Beatrix exclaims, “It must be past midnight!”), and I’m not quite sure what the “Season 1, Episode x” titles of every chapter were about.
If you enjoyed Mexican Gothic, this is a book for you. If you like a bit of romance in your horror, you may like this one also!
I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley to review. It releases on January 7, 2021.
Beatrix Greene is an actress pretending to by a medium when she called to an opportunity of a life time. The catch? She has to stay in a notoriously haunted mansion and perform a séance. Maybe Beatrix isn't a phoney after all...
What a great short little spooky read! Perfect for the start of the autumn season!
This was a really sweet blend of historical, romance, and a dash of horror. A bit of body horror at a certain part that made me tense a little bit, man what vivid descriptions! lol
I really enjoyed this, very atmospheric. I felt that the characters were pretty rich considering how short the book was, and apricated the witty banter juxtaposed with the grim horror elements.
Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy!
What a great short little spooky read! Perfect for the start of the autumn season!
This was a really sweet blend of historical, romance, and a dash of horror. A bit of body horror at a certain part that made me tense a little bit, man what vivid descriptions! lol
I really enjoyed this, very atmospheric. I felt that the characters were pretty rich considering how short the book was, and apricated the witty banter juxtaposed with the grim horror elements.
Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy!