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fantashyyy's review
3.0
thank you to the author for providing me with an early e-copy of harvest nights in exchange for an honest review.
my rating: 3.5
my rating: 3.5
pbanditp's review
4.0
“There was no one left alive, only the body parts that remained uneaten proved they ever existed.”
HARVEST NIGHTS by Ahmed Alameen @a_h_amin -Don’t let this short story fool you. It starts off dark and right in the middle of the action, the action doesn’t let up and things only get more horrific. Terrifying creatures hunt in this Lovecraftian and Native American mashup as dimensions blur and worlds combine while a shooting star blazes across the sky.
Join Chua and his companions as they try to survive the monsters that make night terrors seem tame.
HARVEST NIGHTS by Ahmed Alameen @a_h_amin -Don’t let this short story fool you. It starts off dark and right in the middle of the action, the action doesn’t let up and things only get more horrific. Terrifying creatures hunt in this Lovecraftian and Native American mashup as dimensions blur and worlds combine while a shooting star blazes across the sky.
Join Chua and his companions as they try to survive the monsters that make night terrors seem tame.
shawna_reads's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
"Death is faster here in this world."
Chua tells the story of how days have been replaced by nights after a shooting star appears in the sky in 1811 Colonial America. Chua and three other people he meets along the way will have to fight for survival as other worldly creatures suddenly appear, and they are very hungry.
This novella blends cosmic horror with historical figures as well as Native American mythology. As someone who isn't very familiar with Lovecraftian horror and Indigenous myths, I thought it was done well.
The story reels you right in from the very first page and keeps you captivated throughout. I loved the characters, especially Chua, and the unsettling atmosphere. There are a lot of twists and turns that were unexpected and a lot of bloodshed. As it is a novella, I don't want to say anything else. If you're into cosmic horror or looking for a quick novella that packs a punch, then I suggest you pick this one up!
Chua tells the story of how days have been replaced by nights after a shooting star appears in the sky in 1811 Colonial America. Chua and three other people he meets along the way will have to fight for survival as other worldly creatures suddenly appear, and they are very hungry.
This novella blends cosmic horror with historical figures as well as Native American mythology. As someone who isn't very familiar with Lovecraftian horror and Indigenous myths, I thought it was done well.
The story reels you right in from the very first page and keeps you captivated throughout. I loved the characters, especially Chua, and the unsettling atmosphere. There are a lot of twists and turns that were unexpected and a lot of bloodshed. As it is a novella, I don't want to say anything else. If you're into cosmic horror or looking for a quick novella that packs a punch, then I suggest you pick this one up!
connorjdaley's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The author very graciously sent me a copy for my reading pleasure. This is a horror novella from Native American mythology. I have always loved mythology, so getting to see some from a history I don’t know much about was very cool to me.
This novel starts off at a pace that’s 100% right from the first sentence. At only 81 pages, this novella packs in horror, both bodily and monstrous, a masterful twist, action, and heart. It is both retelling the mythology for a new age, and also still tackling the race issues of the period. While not going into incredible detail on it, it certainly doesn’t shy away.
Overall, I’m never really sure where I stand on unreliable narrators. But within this story itself, everything is so up in the air as to what’s really happening, that it really worked on me, and it fit nicely. In a way reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s doctor in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, this one might have converted me a bit here. There’s a snake in the grass.
Absolutely worth a buy, digital or physical. The cover is cool, so there’s nothing wrong with this one being on your shelf. Perfect for horror fans looking for a quick, sickening read!
This novel starts off at a pace that’s 100% right from the first sentence. At only 81 pages, this novella packs in horror, both bodily and monstrous, a masterful twist, action, and heart. It is both retelling the mythology for a new age, and also still tackling the race issues of the period. While not going into incredible detail on it, it certainly doesn’t shy away.
Overall, I’m never really sure where I stand on unreliable narrators. But within this story itself, everything is so up in the air as to what’s really happening, that it really worked on me, and it fit nicely. In a way reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s doctor in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, this one might have converted me a bit here. There’s a snake in the grass.
Absolutely worth a buy, digital or physical. The cover is cool, so there’s nothing wrong with this one being on your shelf. Perfect for horror fans looking for a quick, sickening read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism, Racism, Body horror, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Animal death, Blood, Colonisation, Gore, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Slavery, Violence, and Rape
parksidereads's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Harvest Nights is an unpredictable, unearthly, & unnerving journey into darkness.
Chua finds himself alone. Days have been replaced by never-ending nights, strangers need each other to survive, and otherworldly creatures are cunningly finding their next feast. Who will survive to see daytime if it ever returns?
Did you know I never use to read prologues? In fact, I never read anything before chapter one prior to my junior year of college (oops). Why am I sharing this? Just in case there are others out there like me; because this is a prologue you won’t want to miss. The prologue’s graphic and disturbing nature sets the tone for the whole book, pretty much assuring you’re going to devour it all in one sitting.
Novellas are hard to pull off. To be successful, authors need to pack a lot of stuff into a small suitcase. I am happy to say Alameen pulled it off. Harvest Nights is the perfect combination of Native American mythology, grotesque imagery, twists and turns, and a cohesive storyline.
𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks to the author, I received an e-ARC in exchange for my fair and honest review. All opinions are my own. You can pick up your own copy of Harvest Nights on January 7, 2022.
Chua finds himself alone. Days have been replaced by never-ending nights, strangers need each other to survive, and otherworldly creatures are cunningly finding their next feast. Who will survive to see daytime if it ever returns?
Did you know I never use to read prologues? In fact, I never read anything before chapter one prior to my junior year of college (oops). Why am I sharing this? Just in case there are others out there like me; because this is a prologue you won’t want to miss. The prologue’s graphic and disturbing nature sets the tone for the whole book, pretty much assuring you’re going to devour it all in one sitting.
Novellas are hard to pull off. To be successful, authors need to pack a lot of stuff into a small suitcase. I am happy to say Alameen pulled it off. Harvest Nights is the perfect combination of Native American mythology, grotesque imagery, twists and turns, and a cohesive storyline.
𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks to the author, I received an e-ARC in exchange for my fair and honest review. All opinions are my own. You can pick up your own copy of Harvest Nights on January 7, 2022.
ufakbideneme's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Body horror
still_reading_sam's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
“That’s how it happens – very quickly. Death is faster here in this world"
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Spoilers/ Review for Harvest Nights by @a_h_amin
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Harvest Nights opens with a nightmare and our narrator waking to the sight of a massacre, on a small island in a lake. As they (Chua) wait and try and find a way to escape, two men pass by in a canoe, but are taken by hands of creatures that wait below the surface. Soon the protagonist begins to see figures from Native American mythologies and finds himself alongside other Native Americans, saving Kima in the process. Chua, Kima and explorer John Bradbury team together and soon find themselves threatened by strange creatures that take forms of mythological beings. But will any survive?...
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Many moons ago, I was sent an arc by Ahmed and due to things happening I had to delay my reading a bit. But I did read it! And enjoyed it!
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It took me a bit to sync and get used to it. I am not a big reader of eldritch/cosmological horror so this was fairly new territory for me. I liked the historical setting to this one as I am a fan of historical settings. I also liked the idea of these monsters and mythological beings.It took me a bit to connect with the characters but I did begin to get into a bit halfway through. The mysterious Deer Men work as a threatening force initially and how we come to learn about who they are and what they are complicates matters. There's a second twist further down the line which got me. I didn't see it coming! And I liked it! The twist comes out the blue and does work very well and how it is followed up makes for a good fast paced reading. This story has definitely encouraged me to explore other mythologies further and to learn more about the myths and legends of more. For me, it made for an intriguing read by the end of it all. It's a different kind of story and one that I would say to check out should you want something a bit different and out of the ordinary!
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Overall 4/5 ⭐
Harvest Nights is out today and I'd say check it out if you're looking for some Eldritch or mythological horrors!
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Spoilers/ Review for Harvest Nights by @a_h_amin
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Harvest Nights opens with a nightmare and our narrator waking to the sight of a massacre, on a small island in a lake. As they (Chua) wait and try and find a way to escape, two men pass by in a canoe, but are taken by hands of creatures that wait below the surface. Soon the protagonist begins to see figures from Native American mythologies and finds himself alongside other Native Americans, saving Kima in the process. Chua, Kima and explorer John Bradbury team together and soon find themselves threatened by strange creatures that take forms of mythological beings. But will any survive?...
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Many moons ago, I was sent an arc by Ahmed and due to things happening I had to delay my reading a bit. But I did read it! And enjoyed it!
.
It took me a bit to sync and get used to it. I am not a big reader of eldritch/cosmological horror so this was fairly new territory for me. I liked the historical setting to this one as I am a fan of historical settings. I also liked the idea of these monsters and mythological beings.It took me a bit to connect with the characters but I did begin to get into a bit halfway through. The mysterious Deer Men work as a threatening force initially and how we come to learn about who they are and what they are complicates matters. There's a second twist further down the line which got me. I didn't see it coming! And I liked it! The twist comes out the blue and does work very well and how it is followed up makes for a good fast paced reading. This story has definitely encouraged me to explore other mythologies further and to learn more about the myths and legends of more. For me, it made for an intriguing read by the end of it all. It's a different kind of story and one that I would say to check out should you want something a bit different and out of the ordinary!
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Overall 4/5 ⭐
Harvest Nights is out today and I'd say check it out if you're looking for some Eldritch or mythological horrors!
sillyslicker's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
The world has been thrown into a never-ending darkness, and the monsters that have been unleashed are everywhere, luring in their prey.
I went into this short horror knowing very little about it, and I would recommend you do the same. The monsters were perfectly creepy, a few scenes had my heart racing or mouth agape, and there were times I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough. I think the dialog could use a bit of polishing, and I actually would have liked to see a flashback with the main character added, but I think this was a fantastic story that I wanted to re-read as soon as I finished it. I'd love a continuation or perhaps a prequel, but we'll see...
Many thanks to Ahmed H. Alameen for providing me with a digital copy!
The world has been thrown into a never-ending darkness, and the monsters that have been unleashed are everywhere, luring in their prey.
I went into this short horror knowing very little about it, and I would recommend you do the same. The monsters were perfectly creepy, a few scenes had my heart racing or mouth agape, and there were times I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough. I think the dialog could use a bit of polishing, and I actually would have liked to see a flashback with the main character added, but I think this was a fantastic story that I wanted to re-read as soon as I finished it. I'd love a continuation or perhaps a prequel, but we'll see...
Many thanks to Ahmed H. Alameen for providing me with a digital copy!
reyesreadingreview's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
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