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A review by sweetraven
Bluejay by Megan Stockton
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What happens when the horrors we consume for entertainment cross into reality?
Bluejay is a gripping, horrifying ride that will appeal to fans of extreme horror. Elements of dark humor, suspense, and gut-wrenching terror to create a novel that is both a love letter to horror fans and a cautionary tale about the consequences of blurring fantasy and reality. The story delves into the fragility of friendship under extreme pressure, highlighting how quickly camaraderie can turn into distrust when survival is at stake. This book isn’t for the faint of heart, but for those brave enough to venture into its pages, it offers a nightmarish experience that you won't easily forget.
Stockton’s writing is fast-paced, perfectly matching the tension and terror of the story. The novel’s pacing is relentless, with every chapter escalating the sense of dread. Vivid descriptions of the gruesome scenes pull no punches, immersing the reader in the same suffocating fear that the characters feel. The dialogue between the three friends is sharp and realistic, capturing their humor, banter, and rising panic as the reality of their situation sets in.
Bluejay is a gripping, horrifying ride that will appeal to fans of extreme horror. Elements of dark humor, suspense, and gut-wrenching terror to create a novel that is both a love letter to horror fans and a cautionary tale about the consequences of blurring fantasy and reality. The story delves into the fragility of friendship under extreme pressure, highlighting how quickly camaraderie can turn into distrust when survival is at stake. This book isn’t for the faint of heart, but for those brave enough to venture into its pages, it offers a nightmarish experience that you won't easily forget.
Stockton’s writing is fast-paced, perfectly matching the tension and terror of the story. The novel’s pacing is relentless, with every chapter escalating the sense of dread. Vivid descriptions of the gruesome scenes pull no punches, immersing the reader in the same suffocating fear that the characters feel. The dialogue between the three friends is sharp and realistic, capturing their humor, banter, and rising panic as the reality of their situation sets in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Murder, and Sexual harassment