Category: Horror Recommendations
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Book Review: An Unexpectedly Thoughtful and Traumatizing Read
Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay Synopsis A chilling twist on the “cursed film” genre from the bestselling author of The Pallbearers Club and The Cabin at the End of the World. In June 1993, a group of young guerilla filmmakers spent four weeks making Horror Movie, a notorious, disturbing, art-house horror flick. The weird part? Only three of the film’s…
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ARC Review: A Female Rage Bonanza Not for the Squeamish
The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim Release Date: June 25, 2024 Synopsis Feminist psychological horror about the making of a female serial killer from a Korean-American perspective. Ji-won’s life tumbles into disarray in the wake of her appa’s extramarital affair and subsequent departure. Her mother, distraught. Her younger sister, hurt and confused.…
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Book Tour: Lockjaw by Matteo L. Cerilli
I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing an early copy of Lockjaw by Matteo L. Cerilli, a new LGBTQIA+ young adult horror novel that just released, and I am so honored to be on the book tour for this wonderful book! While it is classified as young adult, it is such an advanced story,…
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Pub Day Review: A Heartbreaking and Haunting Collection of Lost Girls
The Dead Spot: Stories of Lost Girls by Angela Sylvaine Release Date: May 21, 2024 Overall Rating 4/5 Spooky Rating 4/5 Quick Take The Dead Spot: Stories of Lost Girls by Angela Sylvaine takes the concept of “lost girls” and creates an incredibly eclectic collection of short stories that explores all facets of the term.…
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ARC Review: A Masterpiece Epistolary Novel Unlike Anything You Have Read
Letters to the Purple Satin Killer by Joshua Chaplinsky Release Date: April 6, 2024 Jonas Williker is considered one of the most sadistic serial murderers of the modern era. This epistolary novel explores the aftermath of his arrest and the psychological trauma of those who lived through it. The Pennsylvania native brutalized his way into…
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Book Review: An Important Addition to the Vampire Sub-Genre
Life Is In the Blood by Daniel Bautz Turning the hearts and minds of the quaint community in Millersburg, Ohio to the Lord is Silas Hemfant’s mission. His business is devouring their blood and adding to the ranks of his immortal legion. Business is good. Miriam is devout to her faith and her family. When…
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Celebrate International Women’s Day with These Female Horror Authors
For so long in the horror genre women have been marginalized, excluded, or harassed. Even today, the genre remains male-dominated. I am constantly seeing instances where female authors are not taken seriously in the genre or outright mistreated, and this needs to stop. Horror is for everyone! That being said, with today being International Women’s…
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Happy Pub Day: The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste
Today is the day! The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste is here. I adored this book when I read it back in October, and I cannot recommend it enough! It is a highly original ghost story that turns the subgenre on its head, and I have never read anything like it. Gwendolyn is offering…
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Book Review: A Gritty and Original Take on the Vampire Mythos
Night’s Edge by Liz Kerin Liz Kerin’s Night’s Edge is a sun-drenched novel about the darkest secrets we hide and how monstrous we can be to the ones we love most. Having a mom like Izzy meant Mia had to grow up fast. No extracurriculars, no inviting friends over, and definitely no dating. The most…
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5 Horror Books to Scare Up Your Holiday Season
Ever since Halloween ended, it feels like Christmas has completely taken over – with even more force this year, if that is possible. But never fear, just because Spooky Season is over doesn’t mean that our love of horror has to stop. Here at The Horror Maven, Spooky Season is year-round, and what better way…
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