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tamj96's review
3.0
Something in The Shadows is a Halloween anthology with 4 short stories. I thought it would be best to do a small review of my thoughts on each story.
Headless
I really enjoyed the first story, the opening lines pulled me in straight away and I couldn't put the story down. However I was disappointed in the ending, it is supposed to be a spooky anthology and there was a happy ending.
Darkness Untold
Maybe its because I am obsessed with Buffy and Angel, but this story was very disappointing. We follow a monk turned vampire throughout his life, but I found it to be quite boring. Although it was well written, the story just didn't grab me.
Whispered Summons
I found Whispered Summons a fun, interesting and quick read. It has a great premise and is light hearted which would make a great novel. It was more cute than Halloweeny altogether though.
Die from a broken heart
Die from a broken heart was definitely my favourite story. It was very interesting and I didn't want to stop reading it. This is another story that would make a great novel! I did somewhat see the end twist coming, but it was still a great twist!
I enjoyed this anthology, but I found that there was too much romance for me. Don't get me wrong, I love a good romance, but I didn't go into this expecting to read a lot of romance. I expected to read scary and creepy short stories.
Headless
I really enjoyed the first story, the opening lines pulled me in straight away and I couldn't put the story down. However I was disappointed in the ending, it is supposed to be a spooky anthology and there was a happy ending.
Darkness Untold
Maybe its because I am obsessed with Buffy and Angel, but this story was very disappointing. We follow a monk turned vampire throughout his life, but I found it to be quite boring. Although it was well written, the story just didn't grab me.
Whispered Summons
I found Whispered Summons a fun, interesting and quick read. It has a great premise and is light hearted which would make a great novel. It was more cute than Halloweeny altogether though.
Die from a broken heart
Die from a broken heart was definitely my favourite story. It was very interesting and I didn't want to stop reading it. This is another story that would make a great novel! I did somewhat see the end twist coming, but it was still a great twist!
I enjoyed this anthology, but I found that there was too much romance for me. Don't get me wrong, I love a good romance, but I didn't go into this expecting to read a lot of romance. I expected to read scary and creepy short stories.
bookly68's review
5.0
I LOVED EVERY STORY IN THIS ANTHOLOGY!!!! Four different authors that I DEFINITELY want to read more from!!! I bought books from the authors after reading their story, because I wanted more!!!
Each story was well written and I didn’t want them to end!! I was drawn in by the characters, the horror and the story right away and couldn’t let go after each story. Four terrific authors with four engaging stories!! An outstanding, phenomenal, creepy Halloween read!!!!
Each story was well written and I didn’t want them to end!! I was drawn in by the characters, the horror and the story right away and couldn’t let go after each story. Four terrific authors with four engaging stories!! An outstanding, phenomenal, creepy Halloween read!!!!
candacerobinsonauthor's review
5.0
This anthology was right up my alley! I love horror/gothic aspects mixed with romantic things so I, of course, absolutely loved it! We get headless horseman, vampires, demons, and ghosts! What’s not to like with all that!
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