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c0rpsekat's reviews
23 reviews
Near the Bone by Christina Henry
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
4.75
my review for this book didn't save somehow 😐 but ! i think about this book almost every day still . it was almost 5 stars for me but the only reason it isn't is because it's slightly predictable in some aspects
Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi DeMeester
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
MORE QUEER FOCUSED HORROR PLEASE !! this book is so dark , gorgeous , and cherishable !!! the most beautifully written experience i've had the pleasure to read . i truly felt anxious and scared as i lived DEEP in this universe Kristi DeMeester created , but i also felt such sadness , love , and sympathy for the characters and their stories . Lila and Caroline are not only my favorite characters i've read , but ones that will stick with me in every day of my life . as a queer , afab trans person who came out at around Lila's age raised by a single mother who recently passed away ... wow . this book spoke to me in ways i never knew a horror novel could . an absolutely chilling , sorrowful , and astounding ride .
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Abandonment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Drug use, Pedophilia
Mary: An Awakening of Terror by Nat Cassidy
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
4.0
A book you truly have to read to believe . absolutely beautifully written body horror sprinkled on top of the life of a woman who will haunt you for years to come
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Penpal by Dathan Auerbach
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
As a NoSleep Podcast superfan, I am incredibly familiar with the creepypasta source material, and it has stuck with me for years . But ! The additions and expansions to this novel made the story that much darker and spookier ! I enjoyed it
The Remaking by Clay McLeod Chapman
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
now it's no Whisper Down The Lane , but Clay is a brilliant writer .
Spooky yet campy , beautifully written yet self referential in only the best ways , and interesting and quick yet somehow a slow burn .
the odd time warp effect was a fun twist towards the end of a seemingly cut and dry ghost story , but wasn't needed to keep me invested .
Final Girl Support Group had similar intentions, but Clay is a man who actually knows how to write women and POC .
i loved the vibes of this one . Amber and Jessica will be with me for a while .
Spooky yet campy , beautifully written yet self referential in only the best ways , and interesting and quick yet somehow a slow burn .
the odd time warp effect was a fun twist towards the end of a seemingly cut and dry ghost story , but wasn't needed to keep me invested .
Final Girl Support Group had similar intentions, but Clay is a man who actually knows how to write women and POC .
i loved the vibes of this one . Amber and Jessica will be with me for a while .
Only The Stains Remain by Ross Jeffery
dark
emotional
sad
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
1.0
well written babbling with poorly written gore . incredibly repetitive in both plot, word usage, and self referencing .
i'm not a fan of books that say their own titles like a punchline, and this book did it literally countless times . i actually lost track of the times it said "only _____ remains"
parts of this book borderline on just graphic gorey CP , and every other aspect is just the main characters revenge porn drug out between regurgitated information
this is the second splatterpunk horror i've read and i personally think the desperate attempts to gather gasps from the reader gets to be a point where the actual artistry of being an author is removed . can and will it ever be both in this genre ?! not this time
i'm not a fan of books that say their own titles like a punchline, and this book did it literally countless times . i actually lost track of the times it said "only _____ remains"
parts of this book borderline on just graphic gorey CP , and every other aspect is just the main characters revenge porn drug out between regurgitated information
this is the second splatterpunk horror i've read and i personally think the desperate attempts to gather gasps from the reader gets to be a point where the actual artistry of being an author is removed . can and will it ever be both in this genre ?! not this time
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Sour Candy by Kealan Patrick Burke
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
short, sour, and utterly lovecraftian
Whisper Down the Lane by Clay McLeod Chapman
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
never once did i see what was coming from this book !! the writing style was so unique and beautifully dark . i didnt want this book to end , yet i couldnt stop reading every single word
It Rides a Pale Horse by Andy Marino
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
the writing style was very ... "he did this he did that she said this she said that" and then like suddenly very removed and heady for a few lines , and it left it almost impossible to grasp anything besides the basics from the story ? it just was written in a way i hated and couldnt get into at all
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
medium-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
2.75