Reviews

Next of Kin by Elton Skelter

kara_readsbooks's review

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

5.0

bravesirtoaster's review

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jlannh's review

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Murder, Sexual violence, Gore, Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Body horror, Death, and Drug use

raincorbyn's review

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

shrikebait's review

5.0

I'm reeling and I'm feeling. Whew.

Next of Kin is the newest killer horror by Elton Skelter. This book is unapologetically dark, sexy, and devastating. And gay.

My favorite aspect of this book is how completely it drew me into the characters' emotional turmoil: the highs, the lows, and the shaky middle grounds threatening to drop out any second. And oh boy, do they drop. Not to mention some witty phrasing that earned a horrified laugh on more than one occasion.

Skelter writes queer horror like no one else! If that's your thing, and you're on the fence...this is your sign to check this book out.

Thank you so much to Elton for the advance copy! I'm leaving this review of my own accord.