A review by booktrishandmagic
Cold Eternity by S.A. Barnes

medium-paced

3.5

Barnes once again delivers a masterclass in space horror with her signature blend of chilling atmosphere and gore-filled, cinematic scenes. The tension is palpable, and the vivid, detailed writing makes every unsettling moment come alive. The sci-fi elements are wonderfully creepy, and the characters are compelling, drawing me deeper into the story.

That said, the political angle didn’t quite land for me—it felt a bit confusing and got lost in the otherwise gripping plot. Still, Barnes’ talent for creating eerie, suspenseful settings and her knack for gut-punch horror makes this a must-read. She’s an auto-buy author for me—I don’t even need to read the summary. While this one wasn’t my favorite of hers, it’s still an intense, atmospheric ride that fans of space horror won’t want to miss.