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sheriffrockyraccoon's review

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

I was excited to read a cowboy horror- something that I never would have thought of but seems so perfect- and was eager to start it. While it is definitely violent, I fell in love with the characters and enjoyed the plot as they battled different supernatural elements on the prairie.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in what I would call “D&D” horror. It’s an unlikely group that set on an adventure with many familiar supernatural/horror events. I thought Grecian’s take on traditional folklore and ghost stories was a refreshing take that kept me on my toes.

For me, personally, the violence against animals was too excessive which is why I docked it a star. If that doesn’t bother you, I would definitely give it a read.

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stephanieluxton's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

This book follows the journey of a witchhunter, a silent child, a teacher, two cowboys, and a couple other surprise companions on their way to find a witch with a bounty on her head. The journey reads in a way that feels episodic (similar to Between Two FIre by Christopher Buelman) - along the way the group encounters different horrors which I don't want to spoil. It's best to go into this not knowing too much.

I didn't have expectations for this book going into it. I read it because a coworker recommeneded it. And I loved it! What an epic adventure. This book is neat because there are a lot of main characters but they're all pretty well-rounded and you grow to really care for them. The old timey pioneer-esque setting blends really well with the horror and supernatural themes. It doesn't seem like it should work, but it does. There's a lot of little twists and turns. The heroes are imperfect. The villains are scary.

This is a book that subverts your expectations. I recommend this to anyone who reads a lot and is wanting something that feels fresh.

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karenleagermain's review

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adventurous dark mysterious sad 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

4.5

Red Rabbit grabbed me and didn't let go. I seriously could not put this book down or stop talking about it to anyone who would listen.

It's intense, graphic, bloody, and shocking. A western-horror that follows an unlikely group of strangers who hit the trail for different reasons. I can't quite make a complete parallel, but many portions of the story reminded me of The Wizard of Oz- with a ton of blood!

The horror elements were truly disturbing. Grecian does an excellent job at writing a sense of foreboding that kept me anxious, needing to know if the characters were going to be okay.

I really enjoyed how elements of the story were explained. I didn't feel like there were any loose ends and the last chapter was quite lovely and tender. It ended in a way that was soft after all of the violence.

This is my first book by Grecian and I will seek out his other works. I loved Red Rabbit!

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lukewarm_ravens's review

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adventurous dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Read for a class. Not the greatest thing in the world, but I had a heck of a good time. Awesome. Will read again.

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bookjaims's review

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was not expecting to like this, but I loved it!

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smurphy5337's review

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This was a fast-paced, captivating gothic horror Western and I loved every second! No slow bits and really fell for the characters through the course of the story. Not the conclusion I expected, but enjoyed it so much anyway! Most engaging novel I’ve read in ages

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apcraig's review

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adventurous dark medium-paced

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

4.0

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krysley's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny medium-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

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for allowing me the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion.

The premise of this sounded great. I especially love when horror is combined with other genres, so I was excited to dive into this.

Pros: The music! I absolutely adored the music and the singing parts of this book. I replayed them multiple times, they were so good. There are definitely some creepy/horror parts in this. I loved how all the little elements and characters wove throughout and connected to everything. It was like little Easter eggs every time.

Cons: It did seem to drag a little bit in the middle.

The narrator: John Pirhalla caught my attention right away. The entire audiobook was so much fun to listen to.

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