A review by moiralyle
The House on The Cover of a Horror Novel by Ev Knight

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I love haunted houses, they’re my favorite horror setting by far and EV Knight’s “The House on the Cover of a Horror Novel” keeps that love strong. Emily and Miles have been wanting a baby for years and have given up trying by the time Emily finds the perfectly unsettling house for her next commission, painting the cover of a new horror novel. When Emily and Miles are equally surprised that they are pregnant and he buys the house she’s been painting for their growing family, terror comes quickly. Knight skillfully weaves haunted houses, motherhood’s many fears, failing relationships, and questionable sanity into one short and punch packing novel. I loved figuring out the house’s secrets alongside Emily and seeing each character's flaws build and build to the climax. Overall a great Halloween read! Thanks #netgalley for the #ARC