miss80sbooks 's review for:

Final Cut by Olivia Worley

4.5

mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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If you're a fan of old-school slasher flicks, you know the ones-basically anything that involves a masked maniac and a lot of poor decisions in the dark-you NEED this book in your life. Olivia Worley clearly worships at the altar of horror greats, and the Easter eggs sprinkled throughout had me grinning like a Final Girl who just found a working phone and some cell service.

Reading "Final Cut" felt like being dropped onto a horror movie set...except surprise! The blood might actually be real, and the killer isn't following the script. The meta-horror vibes? Chef's kiss. The whodunnit twists? Had me side-eyeing everyone- including myself-until the final page. And let's be honest, I still don't trust anyone.

It's a love letter to the genre, written with just enough camp, tension, and scream-worthy moments to keep any horror fan up past their bedtime. I'm still riding the adrenaline high.

Pub Date: October 28, 2025

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martins Press, Wednesday Books and Olivia Worley for this advanced reader copy. My thoughts and opinions are my own.