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Mini book reviews with moodboards β¨οΈ
Mostly horror/thriller/fantasy/lgbtq+
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Mini book reviews with moodboards β¨οΈ
Mostly horror/thriller/fantasy/lgbtq+
CR: π Lost in the Darkπ±π§ The Necronomicon
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Woof ok this month really got away from me, my dog had an emergency surgery so I have been neglecting all my accounts and reviews π
Buy anyways here's my October stats! I made this a classics month so a lot of oldies and mostly goodies
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Buy anyways here's my October stats! I made this a classics month so a lot of oldies and mostly goodies
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November 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Woof ok this month really got away from me, my dog had an emergency surgery so I have been neglecting all my accounts and reviews π
Buy anyways here's my October stats! I made this a classics month so a lot of oldies and mostly goodies
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The Hollow Kind - Andy Davidson
I had a hard time getting into this one. It kind of felt like The Ruins with a Southern Gothic twist. I usually like multiple POVs but the way this one jumped back and forth got a little confusing. The premise and the writing were good, it just wasn't for me.
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I had a hard time getting into this one. It kind of felt like The Ruins with a Southern Gothic twist. I usually like multiple POVs but the way this one jumped back and forth got a little confusing. The premise and the writing were good, it just wasn't for me.
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October 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The Hollow Kind - Andy Davidson
I had a hard time getting into this one. It kind of felt like The Ruins with a Southern Gothic twist. I usually like multiple POVs but the way this one jumped back and forth got a little confusing. The premise and the writing were good, it just wasn't for me.
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I had a hard time getting into this one. It kind of felt like The Ruins with a Southern Gothic twist. I usually like multiple POVs but the way this one jumped back and forth got a little confusing. The premise and the writing were good, it just wasn't for me.
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Leech - Hiron Ennes
Probably one of the most unique protagonists I've ever read, and the whole gothic atmosphere was super well done. It got a little slow at points but I was enjoying the vibe so much I really didn't mind. I'm excited to read more from this author!
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Probably one of the most unique protagonists I've ever read, and the whole gothic atmosphere was super well done. It got a little slow at points but I was enjoying the vibe so much I really didn't mind. I'm excited to read more from this author!
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September 29, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Leech - Hiron Ennes
Probably one of the most unique protagonists I've ever read, and the whole gothic atmosphere was super well done. It got a little slow at points but I was enjoying the vibe so much I really didn't mind. I'm excited to read more from this author!
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Probably one of the most unique protagonists I've ever read, and the whole gothic atmosphere was super well done. It got a little slow at points but I was enjoying the vibe so much I really didn't mind. I'm excited to read more from this author!
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The Girl with All the Gifts - M.R. Carey
I watched the movie forever ago and loved it, and the book is even better. This is one of my favourite takes on the zombie apocalypse, and I always love a good dose of science fiction in my horror!
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I watched the movie forever ago and loved it, and the book is even better. This is one of my favourite takes on the zombie apocalypse, and I always love a good dose of science fiction in my horror!
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September 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Girl with All the Gifts - M.R. Carey
I watched the movie forever ago and loved it, and the book is even better. This is one of my favourite takes on the zombie apocalypse, and I always love a good dose of science fiction in my horror!
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I watched the movie forever ago and loved it, and the book is even better. This is one of my favourite takes on the zombie apocalypse, and I always love a good dose of science fiction in my horror!
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The Folly of Realism - Alexander Vindman
This was a really interesting account of how the US has spent the last few decades waffling between supporting Ukraine but also refusing to condemn Russia. (So nothing's really changed much huh) Super informative, and a little rage-inducing.
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This was a really interesting account of how the US has spent the last few decades waffling between supporting Ukraine but also refusing to condemn Russia. (So nothing's really changed much huh) Super informative, and a little rage-inducing.
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September 28, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The Folly of Realism - Alexander Vindman
This was a really interesting account of how the US has spent the last few decades waffling between supporting Ukraine but also refusing to condemn Russia. (So nothing's really changed much huh) Super informative, and a little rage-inducing.
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This was a really interesting account of how the US has spent the last few decades waffling between supporting Ukraine but also refusing to condemn Russia. (So nothing's really changed much huh) Super informative, and a little rage-inducing.
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I struggled with Child of God, I didn't like it nearly as much π
I definitely agree it was chilling though!
September 20, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I struggled with Child of God, I didn't like it nearly as much π
I definitely agree it was chilling though!
The Road - Cormac McCarthy
"To be on the road with the last god would be a terrible thing."
I'm kind of embarrassed it took me this long to read this. Absolutely incredible, wild how much I ended up caring about characters whose names we never learn.
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"To be on the road with the last god would be a terrible thing."
I'm kind of embarrassed it took me this long to read this. Absolutely incredible, wild how much I ended up caring about characters whose names we never learn.
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September 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The Road - Cormac McCarthy
"To be on the road with the last god would be a terrible thing."
I'm kind of embarrassed it took me this long to read this. Absolutely incredible, wild how much I ended up caring about characters whose names we never learn.
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"To be on the road with the last god would be a terrible thing."
I'm kind of embarrassed it took me this long to read this. Absolutely incredible, wild how much I ended up caring about characters whose names we never learn.
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Cunning Folk - Adam Nevill
As someone who occasionally puts weird witchy shit out in her yard, I honestly sided with the neighbors for most of this. I didn't find the protagonist particularly likeable and I struggled to really get invested in this one.
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As someone who occasionally puts weird witchy shit out in her yard, I honestly sided with the neighbors for most of this. I didn't find the protagonist particularly likeable and I struggled to really get invested in this one.
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September 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Cunning Folk - Adam Nevill
As someone who occasionally puts weird witchy shit out in her yard, I honestly sided with the neighbors for most of this. I didn't find the protagonist particularly likeable and I struggled to really get invested in this one.
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As someone who occasionally puts weird witchy shit out in her yard, I honestly sided with the neighbors for most of this. I didn't find the protagonist particularly likeable and I struggled to really get invested in this one.
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Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, Hungerstone, and Into the Drowning Deep are some of my faves!
September 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, Hungerstone, and Into the Drowning Deep are some of my faves!
Sign Here - Claudia Lux
Basically hells version of a door to door salesman and a super toxic family vacation.
More thriller than horror but really fun! I enjoyed the different perspectives we got and even tho none of the characters are really great people they're all still likeable.
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Basically hells version of a door to door salesman and a super toxic family vacation.
More thriller than horror but really fun! I enjoyed the different perspectives we got and even tho none of the characters are really great people they're all still likeable.
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September 8, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Sign Here - Claudia Lux
Basically hells version of a door to door salesman and a super toxic family vacation.
More thriller than horror but really fun! I enjoyed the different perspectives we got and even tho none of the characters are really great people they're all still likeable.
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Basically hells version of a door to door salesman and a super toxic family vacation.
More thriller than horror but really fun! I enjoyed the different perspectives we got and even tho none of the characters are really great people they're all still likeable.
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Blood on her Tongue - Johanna Van Veen
I'm just collecting sapphic vampire novels at this point (Though the queer romance is more of a subplot here) This one was a really cool take I hadn't seen before, and the first half really hooked me immediately with the bog body situation!
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I'm just collecting sapphic vampire novels at this point (Though the queer romance is more of a subplot here) This one was a really cool take I hadn't seen before, and the first half really hooked me immediately with the bog body situation!
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September 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Blood on her Tongue - Johanna Van Veen
I'm just collecting sapphic vampire novels at this point (Though the queer romance is more of a subplot here) This one was a really cool take I hadn't seen before, and the first half really hooked me immediately with the bog body situation!
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I'm just collecting sapphic vampire novels at this point (Though the queer romance is more of a subplot here) This one was a really cool take I hadn't seen before, and the first half really hooked me immediately with the bog body situation!
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It was very bleak, but I think it was totally worth it!
September 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It was very bleak, but I think it was totally worth it!
A little late, but here's my August wrap up! Three 5-stars this month!
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September 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A little late, but here's my August wrap up! Three 5-stars this month!
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The Woods All Black - Lee Mandelo
This was really good! Took a minute to adjust to literally every other character consistently misgendering the protagonist, but it was really well written and the ending was *chefs kiss*
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This was really good! Took a minute to adjust to literally every other character consistently misgendering the protagonist, but it was really well written and the ending was *chefs kiss*
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August 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Woods All Black - Lee Mandelo
This was really good! Took a minute to adjust to literally every other character consistently misgendering the protagonist, but it was really well written and the ending was *chefs kiss*
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This was really good! Took a minute to adjust to literally every other character consistently misgendering the protagonist, but it was really well written and the ending was *chefs kiss*
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Rot - Padraic X Scanlan
"An imperial history of the Irish famine"
I think this is a super interesting topic, and unfortunately I didn't learn anything about this in school so this book was definitely informative but it felt a little slow, and tough to get through at some points.
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"An imperial history of the Irish famine"
I think this is a super interesting topic, and unfortunately I didn't learn anything about this in school so this book was definitely informative but it felt a little slow, and tough to get through at some points.
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August 28, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Rot - Padraic X Scanlan
"An imperial history of the Irish famine"
I think this is a super interesting topic, and unfortunately I didn't learn anything about this in school so this book was definitely informative but it felt a little slow, and tough to get through at some points.
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"An imperial history of the Irish famine"
I think this is a super interesting topic, and unfortunately I didn't learn anything about this in school so this book was definitely informative but it felt a little slow, and tough to get through at some points.
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Propaganda Girls - Lisa Rogak
"The secret war of the women in the OSS"
Super short, but really interesting! Followed four women who worked to create "black propaganda" during WWII, which was basically just psychological warfare tbh.
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"The secret war of the women in the OSS"
Super short, but really interesting! Followed four women who worked to create "black propaganda" during WWII, which was basically just psychological warfare tbh.
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August 21, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Propaganda Girls - Lisa Rogak
"The secret war of the women in the OSS"
Super short, but really interesting! Followed four women who worked to create "black propaganda" during WWII, which was basically just psychological warfare tbh.
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"The secret war of the women in the OSS"
Super short, but really interesting! Followed four women who worked to create "black propaganda" during WWII, which was basically just psychological warfare tbh.
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The Dark Half - Stephen King
It's been a while since I read Stephen King, and his stuff is usually hit or miss for me, but this one started off strong. I liked this one quite a bit, I just wish the wife got to play a bigger role. The villain was super scary tho.
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It's been a while since I read Stephen King, and his stuff is usually hit or miss for me, but this one started off strong. I liked this one quite a bit, I just wish the wife got to play a bigger role. The villain was super scary tho.
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August 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The Dark Half - Stephen King
It's been a while since I read Stephen King, and his stuff is usually hit or miss for me, but this one started off strong. I liked this one quite a bit, I just wish the wife got to play a bigger role. The villain was super scary tho.
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It's been a while since I read Stephen King, and his stuff is usually hit or miss for me, but this one started off strong. I liked this one quite a bit, I just wish the wife got to play a bigger role. The villain was super scary tho.
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The Hiding Place - C.J. Tudor
This started off really strong, but i feel it started to fall off towards the end. I think certain aspects didn't really end up coming together, but the overall premise was so scary I still really enjoyed this!
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This started off really strong, but i feel it started to fall off towards the end. I think certain aspects didn't really end up coming together, but the overall premise was so scary I still really enjoyed this!
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August 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Hiding Place - C.J. Tudor
This started off really strong, but i feel it started to fall off towards the end. I think certain aspects didn't really end up coming together, but the overall premise was so scary I still really enjoyed this!
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This started off really strong, but i feel it started to fall off towards the end. I think certain aspects didn't really end up coming together, but the overall premise was so scary I still really enjoyed this!
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Black Sheep - Rachel Harrison
Slowed down a bit around the middle, and felt a bit predictable after the initial twist. Great characters tho, would read the exact same story again from her mom's POV. Also i love a protag that's not a great person but is still likeable
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Slowed down a bit around the middle, and felt a bit predictable after the initial twist. Great characters tho, would read the exact same story again from her mom's POV. Also i love a protag that's not a great person but is still likeable
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August 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Black Sheep - Rachel Harrison
Slowed down a bit around the middle, and felt a bit predictable after the initial twist. Great characters tho, would read the exact same story again from her mom's POV. Also i love a protag that's not a great person but is still likeable
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Slowed down a bit around the middle, and felt a bit predictable after the initial twist. Great characters tho, would read the exact same story again from her mom's POV. Also i love a protag that's not a great person but is still likeable
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The Changeling - Victor LaValle
This was really beautifully written, and LaValle does a really great job making his characters feel so real and human. It did feel like it slowed down a little in the middle, but I liked the overall fairytale vibe.
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This was really beautifully written, and LaValle does a really great job making his characters feel so real and human. It did feel like it slowed down a little in the middle, but I liked the overall fairytale vibe.
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August 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The Changeling - Victor LaValle
This was really beautifully written, and LaValle does a really great job making his characters feel so real and human. It did feel like it slowed down a little in the middle, but I liked the overall fairytale vibe.
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This was really beautifully written, and LaValle does a really great job making his characters feel so real and human. It did feel like it slowed down a little in the middle, but I liked the overall fairytale vibe.
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Oooh ill add that one to my list!
August 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Oooh ill add that one to my list!
My July wrap-up! On book 65 right now, might actually hit my goal of 100 for the year! π
August 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
My July wrap-up! On book 65 right now, might actually hit my goal of 100 for the year! π
Code Dependant - Madhumita Murgia
I've never been a fan of AI, but this made me want to delete my few remaining social media accounts and throw my phone into a lake! Gave me a bit of an existential crisis so that was fun. (Very well written and researched the topic just icks me out lmao)
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I've never been a fan of AI, but this made me want to delete my few remaining social media accounts and throw my phone into a lake! Gave me a bit of an existential crisis so that was fun. (Very well written and researched the topic just icks me out lmao)
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August 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Code Dependant - Madhumita Murgia
I've never been a fan of AI, but this made me want to delete my few remaining social media accounts and throw my phone into a lake! Gave me a bit of an existential crisis so that was fun. (Very well written and researched the topic just icks me out lmao)
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I've never been a fan of AI, but this made me want to delete my few remaining social media accounts and throw my phone into a lake! Gave me a bit of an existential crisis so that was fun. (Very well written and researched the topic just icks me out lmao)
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Rabid - Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy
"A cultural history of the world's most diabolical virus"
Reading about the treatment of animal and human patients was super depressing, but it was also neat to see all the stories and myths that evolved throughout history that clearly came from rabies!
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"A cultural history of the world's most diabolical virus"
Reading about the treatment of animal and human patients was super depressing, but it was also neat to see all the stories and myths that evolved throughout history that clearly came from rabies!
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July 29, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Rabid - Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy
"A cultural history of the world's most diabolical virus"
Reading about the treatment of animal and human patients was super depressing, but it was also neat to see all the stories and myths that evolved throughout history that clearly came from rabies!
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"A cultural history of the world's most diabolical virus"
Reading about the treatment of animal and human patients was super depressing, but it was also neat to see all the stories and myths that evolved throughout history that clearly came from rabies!
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