spookysarahsays's reviews
269 reviews

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Beautifully written and haunting. I loved this book so much that I’m definitely going to be reading more of Jackson’s work. 

Midsummer Mysteries by Agatha Christie

mysterious relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

Spirits & Sleuths: Book 1 in The Harper Quinn Paranormal Mystery Series by Kira Jane Harper

mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

 I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This cozy mystery is perfect for an autumnal read. It's light, so you won't have to worry about overly heavy themes. I would say my one critique is that it doesn't offer anything groundbreaking that other cozies have yet to do. That said, I think if someone is just getting started in cozy mysteries this is a great one to kick off with.
 

The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What a fantastic read! I was engrossed the whole time. More spooky noir please!

Smothermoss by Alisa Alering

slow-paced

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

3.0

I feel like I would have enjoyed this more if it delivered more on what it was described as. The murder plays so little into the story and the supernatural elements don’t feel well explained. I wanted to like this more than I did. 

Universal Monsters: Dracula by James Tynion IV

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

The art in this is stunning. Perfect for Dracula fans.

Trick Or Treat on Scary Street by Lance Bass

fast-paced

3.5

Midsummer Mischief by Daisy Landish

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Turtle Bread: A Graphic Novel About Baking, Fitting In, and the Power of Friendship by Kim-Joy

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A little shaky at the end but overall a good read.