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Winter in Sokcho by Elisa Shua Dusapin
5.0
this was so bleak but beautiful — i don’t get people’s low rating of this or saying it’s boring? i think other people just don’t enjoy slow paced literature that makes you actually use your brain for once.
anyway, what a lovely book that i’m so happy i picked up last time i was in daunt books and which surprisingly was also signed! it’s definitely a book i’ll have to revisit in the future.
anyway, what a lovely book that i’m so happy i picked up last time i was in daunt books and which surprisingly was also signed! it’s definitely a book i’ll have to revisit in the future.
The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir
4.0
this was eerie af and the audiobook narrator managed to really capture the main character’s uncertainty and fears about her possible sleepwalking — the twist/reveal and ending was something else that’s for sure. i can’t tell whether i love it or not, but i didn’t hate it though?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Suicide
The Shriek-A-Rama Spook Show Experience: A Retro Horror Novella by Judith Sonnet
4.25
there’s not a subgenre of horror that judith sonnet can’t write! this one was such a nostalgic trip to the old school cinema experiences — or at least how they’re portrayed on american television for me? think immersive rocky horror with a bloody twist.
it’s got a good amount of exposition and realistic dialogue to make it believable, enough gore to make it exciting and a killer ending. it’s definitely a must-read for halloween or honestly, any other day if you’re a horror fan and want to be thrown back into the past with deadly mummies, flying saucers and vampire brides that are to die for.
it’s got a good amount of exposition and realistic dialogue to make it believable, enough gore to make it exciting and a killer ending. it’s definitely a must-read for halloween or honestly, any other day if you’re a horror fan and want to be thrown back into the past with deadly mummies, flying saucers and vampire brides that are to die for.
Funhouse by Diane Hoh
3.5
point horror books weren’t a thing growing up in denmark but i’ve managed to find a few in thrift stores in england — including this one and while it’s not amazing to read at 31 it was still fun.
i can definitely see how they’d be more fun when you’re young and into horror. despite the cheesy dialogue and unrealistic teen talk, it does have its creepy moments and it was definitely a perfect spooky read for october.
i can definitely see how they’d be more fun when you’re young and into horror. despite the cheesy dialogue and unrealistic teen talk, it does have its creepy moments and it was definitely a perfect spooky read for october.
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
2.5
this was so absolutely mediocre in every single way — the romance, the smut and the plot all felt so poorly executed. it very much felt like the author wasn’t sure which way they wanted to go, so they just half assed it all?
i’ll admit it’s not a terrible book, it’s actually fairly easy to get into and it takes zero brainpower to get through in no time. but that’s probably also because it’s not that well written or well thought out. i’m not one to judge a book by its smut, but like you either gotta commit to the spice or just not write it — not to mention, smut and no plot has a time and place, but these people threw logic out the door to fuck for a few weeks and it literally threw me off wondering if i’d somehow skipped a chapter? like keep on motion yall.
it’s a 2,5 stars for me just because it really didn’t do much and i didn’t care about the flat af characters all but at least it was a perfect read for my fevered brain.
To Be Devoured by Sara Tantlinger
4.5
i love toxic queers 💛
this was vile and absolutely gross to read — so perfect in every way.
i loved the slow but steady decline of the main characters mental state, how there’s such subtle reveals to her state of mind and that it just culminates into All That. it’s just a wonderful read and i’ll definitely be reading this again in the future!!
this was vile and absolutely gross to read — so perfect in every way.
i loved the slow but steady decline of the main characters mental state, how there’s such subtle reveals to her state of mind and that it just culminates into All That. it’s just a wonderful read and i’ll definitely be reading this again in the future!!
Höllenflügel - Chroniken des Himmels 1 by Saskia Stanner
4.0
i didn’t know this was a wattpad story originally but i’m honestly not surprised??? despite that, it was actually entertaining enough and i could hardly put it down. the audiobook narration was great.
it’s a pretty basic ya fantasy story and it’s like being back in the early 2000s again. but sometimes that’s the kind of book you need — it’s fun, silly and actually has a plot (even if it’s a thin one) and there’s obviously a romantic subplot and some daddy issues. it’s 10/10.
it’s the first time in years i’ve also finally finished a book in german so god bless this silly little book for making me excited for german again — i’ve already bought the second book lmao i can’t wait to see what’ll happen next.
it’s a pretty basic ya fantasy story and it’s like being back in the early 2000s again. but sometimes that’s the kind of book you need — it’s fun, silly and actually has a plot (even if it’s a thin one) and there’s obviously a romantic subplot and some daddy issues. it’s 10/10.
it’s the first time in years i’ve also finally finished a book in german so god bless this silly little book for making me excited for german again — i’ve already bought the second book lmao i can’t wait to see what’ll happen next.
The Half-Orc's Maiden Bride by Ruby Dixon
4.0
ruby dixon is truly our times greatest author. there’s no one creating entertaining stories quite like her 🫡
i’m still not used to listening to smut in public but damn do the narrators do their jobs to the fullest — and the story is exciting enough to listen to as well, like genuinely hilarious at times. i must read more ruby dixon!
i’m still not used to listening to smut in public but damn do the narrators do their jobs to the fullest — and the story is exciting enough to listen to as well, like genuinely hilarious at times. i must read more ruby dixon!