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Filthy Rich Vampires: For Eternity by Geneva Lee
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
When She Was Me by Marlee Bush
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
Big thanks to Poisoned Pen Press for providing a copy of this book! It kept me deliciously confused until the big reveal. The web of mystery had me pushing through, trying to untangle it. With unreliable narrators, it was hard to know who to trust. Is Lenora so mentally unwell that she could commit murder? Is Cassie just as bad as her sister? Whose story are we glimpsing in the past—the twins'? Nothing is as it seems, and I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Highly recommend giving it a go!
The Madness by Dawn Kurtagich
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
*NetGalley ARC* (Thank you!)
This was my second experience with Dawn Kurtagich's work, and I was pleasantly surprised! I really enjoyed this book. Having read numerous retellings and reimaginings of Bram Stoker's Dracula, ranging from so-so to great, I would place this one between good and great. I loved the reimagining of Mina Murray as a psychiatrist and the way the women took center stage in the story. The gender-bending of characters like Renfield and Quincey added an intriguing twist. I won’t delve too much into the details because the twists and turns are part of what makes this book so enjoyable. It's definitely a strong addition to the world of vampire stories.
This was my second experience with Dawn Kurtagich's work, and I was pleasantly surprised! I really enjoyed this book. Having read numerous retellings and reimaginings of Bram Stoker's Dracula, ranging from so-so to great, I would place this one between good and great. I loved the reimagining of Mina Murray as a psychiatrist and the way the women took center stage in the story. The gender-bending of characters like Renfield and Quincey added an intriguing twist. I won’t delve too much into the details because the twists and turns are part of what makes this book so enjoyable. It's definitely a strong addition to the world of vampire stories.
Malicia by Steven Dos Santos
adventurous
dark
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mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
*NetGalley ARC* (thank you!)
This book took a while to grow on me, but by the time I reached the end, I was thoroughly enjoying it. I appreciated the inclusion of well-known Dominican horror characters like Jupias, Biembienes, Galipotes, and more. These were new to me before reading, and I had a great time researching them further! Additionally, books that offer chapters with different POVs always catch my interest. It was refreshing to delve into the minds of each character and understand their motivations—definitely one of my favorite narrative styles. The premise of a horror theme park was intriguing, providing plenty of scares and atmospheric writing. If you enjoy horror, multi-POV storytelling, and mystery, I highly recommend giving this book a read!
This book took a while to grow on me, but by the time I reached the end, I was thoroughly enjoying it. I appreciated the inclusion of well-known Dominican horror characters like Jupias, Biembienes, Galipotes, and more. These were new to me before reading, and I had a great time researching them further! Additionally, books that offer chapters with different POVs always catch my interest. It was refreshing to delve into the minds of each character and understand their motivations—definitely one of my favorite narrative styles. The premise of a horror theme park was intriguing, providing plenty of scares and atmospheric writing. If you enjoy horror, multi-POV storytelling, and mystery, I highly recommend giving this book a read!
Crave by María Llovet
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
4.0
*NetGalley ARC* (thank you!)
What an interesting read! Content Warning - there are graphic nude scenes! Definitely gave me Black Mirror vibes. I love stories that explore and comment on how social media affects us. Imagine having an app that says it can satisfy whatever "cravings" you have. Would you use it?
What an interesting read! Content Warning - there are graphic nude scenes! Definitely gave me Black Mirror vibes. I love stories that explore and comment on how social media affects us. Imagine having an app that says it can satisfy whatever "cravings" you have. Would you use it?
We Called Them Giants by Kieron Gillen
adventurous
dark
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mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
*NetGalley ARC* (thank you!)
I picked this one up because Neil Gaiman gave it a great review and I have always enjoyed Gillen's other graphic novels. The artwork was stunning and the story was beautiful. The story is a mystery but the theme comes down to what it means to be connected and loved - sometimes the family we get is the family we create for ourselves. Having the main character be someone who went through the foster system and was untrusting played perfectly into the story that I think Gillen was trying to create.
I picked this one up because Neil Gaiman gave it a great review and I have always enjoyed Gillen's other graphic novels. The artwork was stunning and the story was beautiful. The story is a mystery but the theme comes down to what it means to be connected and loved - sometimes the family we get is the family we create for ourselves. Having the main character be someone who went through the foster system and was untrusting played perfectly into the story that I think Gillen was trying to create.
Houses of the Unholy by Ed Brubaker, Jacob Phillips, Ed Brubaker Sean Phillips
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
*NetGalley ARC* (thank you!)
When I saw Brian K. Vaughn and Joe Hill giving this one praise I obliviously needed to pick it up right away! This one did not disappoint! The art style was fantastic - moving from full color to more of just reds/blacks/yellows when talking about the present and past was amazing. The entire story reminded me heavily of a modern Salem Witch Trials. The Satanic Six were just like the group of young girls that started to point fingers at fellow villagers accusing them of witchcraft. I wonder if the authors drew that parallel as well. I highly recommend adding this one to your TBR!
When I saw Brian K. Vaughn and Joe Hill giving this one praise I obliviously needed to pick it up right away! This one did not disappoint! The art style was fantastic - moving from full color to more of just reds/blacks/yellows when talking about the present and past was amazing. The entire story reminded me heavily of a modern Salem Witch Trials. The Satanic Six were just like the group of young girls that started to point fingers at fellow villagers accusing them of witchcraft. I wonder if the authors drew that parallel as well. I highly recommend adding this one to your TBR!
An Outbreak of Witchcraft: A Graphic Novel of the Salem Witch Trials by Deborah Noyes
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.0
*NetGalley ARC* (thank you!)
The Salem Witch Trials can be a rather heavy topic to digest. I think this graphic novelization of the history behind the trials makes it a little easier to take in for younger minds. The depictions of the hangings can be a little graphic but I'm also a fan of history not being sanitized. History is ugly - plain hard facts. I think this graphic novel would be a great introduction to the topic of witchcraft hysteria in the early days of America's history for younger folks.
The Salem Witch Trials can be a rather heavy topic to digest. I think this graphic novelization of the history behind the trials makes it a little easier to take in for younger minds. The depictions of the hangings can be a little graphic but I'm also a fan of history not being sanitized. History is ugly - plain hard facts. I think this graphic novel would be a great introduction to the topic of witchcraft hysteria in the early days of America's history for younger folks.
Your Throne Volume One by SAM
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.0
*NetGalley ARC* (thank you!)
Though I really enjoyed the art style I found the story to be rather confusing the vast majority of the time. I'm a little confused about Psyche's backstory. Medea's was a little easier to follow. The body switch-a-roo is so over done and I don't really think this was deployed in a creative way.
Though I really enjoyed the art style I found the story to be rather confusing the vast majority of the time. I'm a little confused about Psyche's backstory. Medea's was a little easier to follow. The body switch-a-roo is so over done and I don't really think this was deployed in a creative way.
The Harrowing by Kristen Kiesling
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
*NetGalley ARC* (thank you!)
I liked this but I really wished it had full-color illustrations! The premise of teens developing psychic powers that help them to stop crimes before they happen is pretty cool. I appreciated the different spin that the author gave this premise. The red and black auras reminded me of the duality that is given to man in something like Jeykell and Hyde - the notion that a grey area doesn't exist in every person, but it does! And what do we make of that? Do we give a person who *might* commit a violence act the opportunity to? Do we put them away before the have the chance? Or do we try to change the course? All super interesting questions!
I liked this but I really wished it had full-color illustrations! The premise of teens developing psychic powers that help them to stop crimes before they happen is pretty cool. I appreciated the different spin that the author gave this premise. The red and black auras reminded me of the duality that is given to man in something like Jeykell and Hyde - the notion that a grey area doesn't exist in every person, but it does! And what do we make of that? Do we give a person who *might* commit a violence act the opportunity to? Do we put them away before the have the chance? Or do we try to change the course? All super interesting questions!