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The Grip of It by Jac Jemc
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
it has been ages since I read a book in a single sitting but this one grabbed me and would not let go. I love haunted house stories, and this is one of my favorites. the writing and format was so effective, and the visuals and distortions deeply unsettling and compelling
Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman
4.0
I honestly didn't expect much from this, as books told from the perspective of a child often fall flat for me in their execution. this, though, really nailed it. it was exceptionally creepy and Bela's internal narration felt a lot like reading some of my writing from when I was her age. this book is deeply unsettling in the best way, and I liked it really a lot
Cuckoo by Gretchen Felker-Martin
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Outing, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racial slurs
Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay
4.0
I didn't expect much from this, as the last Tremblay I read left me kinda cold, but it was a lot of fun! the then/now format really worked for me, the interspersed sections of script, the slow reveal of information, it all came together really nicely. it's not mind blowing or my top book of the decade but I really enjoyed my time with it.
Maeve Fly by CJ Leede
4.0
this book is weird and visceral and deeply compelling. I didn't know what to expect at all, and I'm glad for it because the ride was so worth being surprised by
The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste
3.0
there were things I really loved about this book, and I enjoyed reading it but ultimately I felt like I just wanted more