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175 reviews
Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I really liked this book. It’s a bit like every zombie film out there, but there’s hope in this one which I like. I genuinely cared for all the characters, and I cried a lot.
It’s not the most mind blowing but I liked it enough to cry when sad things happened, which doesn’t happen with badly written books.
Sassafras and lullabies.
It’s not the most mind blowing but I liked it enough to cry when sad things happened, which doesn’t happen with badly written books.
Sassafras and lullabies.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Blood, Medical content, Cannibalism, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Vomit, Grief, and Medical trauma
The Liminal Zone by Junji Ito
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Honestly, in the afterword Junji Ito wonders if he’s running out of ideas, but I think this is some of his best work yet!
I really liked Slumber and Madonna. Very good, not disappointed!!
I really liked Slumber and Madonna. Very good, not disappointed!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
My Wandering Warrior Existence by Nagata Kabi
challenging
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Nagata Kabi are we the same person? I adore you. We are so similar, you give me hope for my future 💛
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcoholism and Eating disorder
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 3 by Kousuke Oono
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It’s cute! What else can I say? Truly a great comfort read.
Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas by Adam Kay
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
Honestly I forgot how much I enjoyed Adam Kay’s sense of humour. While not as emotional as the first book, it’s to be expected since this is essentially a novella.
Despite being a short read, this is a lovely snippet that contains heartache and laughter. Its short and sweet, for a better more fleshed out time read This Is Going To Hurt.
Despite being a short read, this is a lovely snippet that contains heartache and laughter. Its short and sweet, for a better more fleshed out time read This Is Going To Hurt.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Grief
I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’m going to hesitantly give it a 4 star tho that may change.
This is a really creepy book, I think if you’re looking for an atmospheric read that’s more about the emotions of fear than the feeling of understanding what on earth is going on- then this is a great book.
It feels a little too vague for me, but I still really enjoyed it.
This is a really creepy book, I think if you’re looking for an atmospheric read that’s more about the emotions of fear than the feeling of understanding what on earth is going on- then this is a great book.
It feels a little too vague for me, but I still really enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Mental illness and Stalking
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Spooky! I really enjoyed parts of this book, and it’s very atmospheric. I would have liked it to be scarier, but I think that Eleanor’s descent into madness was done very well, and I felt as if I was going into that with her.
I wish there was answers, but alas, not every book gives answers
I wish there was answers, but alas, not every book gives answers
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Blood
Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
It’s like Wuthering Heights and Dracula had a baby.
I love it, it’s short, sweet, and simple. And while I’m certain that it’s meant to be read as a “ooo lesbianism bad turn to god!” I found it surprisingly romantic in parts. I think that it would make an incredible romance, as well as adapt nicely into modern day times.
Honestly, this book convinced me that yes, vampires are sexy. More sapphic vampires please. Extra points if they’re vintage 👀
I love it, it’s short, sweet, and simple. And while I’m certain that it’s meant to be read as a “ooo lesbianism bad turn to god!” I found it surprisingly romantic in parts. I think that it would make an incredible romance, as well as adapt nicely into modern day times.
Honestly, this book convinced me that yes, vampires are sexy. More sapphic vampires please. Extra points if they’re vintage 👀
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, and Blood
Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
If “And Then There Were None” had a cast of narcissistic assholes on meth. It’s wild, it’s a beautiful satire, but it’s not for everyone and I can appreciate that.
It’s a series of short stories joined together by this mysterious “writers retreat”, and it’s more about the characters than what the retreat is actually about.
I have to say this book shines politically- deconstructing TERF ideology as early as 2005. It beautifully satirises politics and politicians. It is absolutely abstract, so don’t look into a plot too hard, look into what it represents. I think this is a real work of art, and it clearly has Palanhuik’s personality all through it. I felt by the end I knew him, and I liked him.
It’s a series of short stories joined together by this mysterious “writers retreat”, and it’s more about the characters than what the retreat is actually about.
I have to say this book shines politically- deconstructing TERF ideology as early as 2005. It beautifully satirises politics and politicians. It is absolutely abstract, so don’t look into a plot too hard, look into what it represents. I think this is a real work of art, and it clearly has Palanhuik’s personality all through it. I felt by the end I knew him, and I liked him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, and Gore
Minor: Hate crime, Rape, and Transphobia
The Haunting of Aveline Jones by Phil Hickes
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A really great kids book. I don’t know why more people aren’t talking about it because it’s got the same vibes as Coraline, and similar horror too.
I really enjoyed it, Aveline is a lovely girl to read about and I enjoyed the other characters too. Especially Lilian as she becomes warmer towards everyone.
Definitely spooky, and heartfelt, I cried a little at the end. The setting is great- though that might be because I live in a place similar to Malmouth.
As a librarian I’m ecstatic to have something else to recommend to our younger readers!
I really enjoyed it, Aveline is a lovely girl to read about and I enjoyed the other characters too. Especially Lilian as she becomes warmer towards everyone.
Definitely spooky, and heartfelt, I cried a little at the end. The setting is great- though that might be because I live in a place similar to Malmouth.
As a librarian I’m ecstatic to have something else to recommend to our younger readers!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Body horror