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The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was actually good. I'm surprised. I can't wait to continue the series.
Diavola by Jennifer Marie Thorne
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The House of Last Resort by Christopher Golden
2.0
What in the world was this book?
I went into this book almost completely blind. I saw it was a haunted house horror set in Italy and I thought: Yes! But after finishing it: Hell no.
I'm reading horror books published this year to try to predict Goodreads choice awards horror nominees, and this was one of my picks. I'm not happy.
The real horror is the insensitive, annoying rich white American couple, not the demons.
I went into this book almost completely blind. I saw it was a haunted house horror set in Italy and I thought: Yes! But after finishing it: Hell no.
I'm reading horror books published this year to try to predict Goodreads choice awards horror nominees, and this was one of my picks. I'm not happy.
The real horror is the insensitive, annoying rich white American couple, not the demons.
The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enríquez
dark
3.75
This was a good collection of stories. I'll rate them individually
Angelita Unearthed - 3
Our Lady of the Quarry - 3
The Cart - 3
The Well - 4
Rambla Triste - 5
The Lookout - 4
Where Are You Now, Dear Heart - 5
Meat - 4
No birthdays or baptisms - 4
Kids Who Come Back - 5
The Dangers of Smoking In Bed - 3
Back When We Talked to the Dead - 3
Rating overall: 3.83
Angelita Unearthed - 3
Our Lady of the Quarry - 3
The Cart - 3
The Well - 4
Rambla Triste - 5
The Lookout - 4
Where Are You Now, Dear Heart - 5
Meat - 4
No birthdays or baptisms - 4
Kids Who Come Back - 5
The Dangers of Smoking In Bed - 3
Back When We Talked to the Dead - 3
Rating overall: 3.83
Borne by Jeff VanderMeer
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
It started good but it slowly burned itself out. I lost interest at about half way through. I read 80% and skimmed the rest. It was boring and I did not care about anything happening or about the characters.
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Deadnaming, Death, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Miscarriage
Feed Them Silence by Lee Mandelo
Did not finish book. Stopped at 70%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 70%.
This is Mandelo's second book I didn't finish. I think his stories are just not for me. This leans more towards science fiction than horror. While I love sci-fi, this one wasn't for me. The sci-fi parts were boring. I liked the FMC, and I enjoyed reading about her marital issues because it hits close to home and serves as a warning for the future.