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A review by vanmeers
In Excess of Dark by Red Lagoe
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
3.25
In Excess of Dark is a dark and disturbing novella that explores loss and grief as the main character struggles with whether her own imagination causes horrible things to happen to the ones she loves.
This very much gives off The Babadook vibes when it comes to manifestation of grief and I liked the way the author portrayed depression and loss within the genre of horror. It’s morbid and disturbing and a perfect read for anyone who wants a horror novella centred on grief!
While I absolutely devoured this in no time and was completely hooked from the beginning, the writing sometimes felt very juvenile to me. I’m not sure if that was on purpose specifically with the main character and her relationship with her mum, but it did make it feel like a rather dark YA horror which I’m not sure was the intention? Either way, it was still really good and I enjoyed it!
// ARC received from DarkLit Press and NetGalley.
This very much gives off The Babadook vibes when it comes to manifestation of grief and I liked the way the author portrayed depression and loss within the genre of horror. It’s morbid and disturbing and a perfect read for anyone who wants a horror novella centred on grief!
While I absolutely devoured this in no time and was completely hooked from the beginning, the writing sometimes felt very juvenile to me. I’m not sure if that was on purpose specifically with the main character and her relationship with her mum, but it did make it feel like a rather dark YA horror which I’m not sure was the intention? Either way, it was still really good and I enjoyed it!
// ARC received from DarkLit Press and NetGalley.