Book Reviews
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Essential Pride Month Queer Horror Reads
Essential Pride Month Horror Reads It’s Pride all year here, but I love giving you some special queer horror picks every Pride! This year, I am featuring some of the best queer horror books that I cannot get out of… Continue reading
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Another Anticipated Read from Simone St. James, and Another Letdown
I have been reading all of Simone St. James’ books with a friend for years. Unfortunately, I see a disappointing trend happening. In my opinion (as with Riler Sager, whose books I used to thoroughly enjoy) the more prolific St.… Continue reading
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The Horrors of Being Female – All Too Real Nightmare Fuel
If there were ever a horror novel that touched on almost every horror that comes with the female reproduction system, Afterbirth by Emma Cleary is it. This book consumed me and spat me back out worse for wear – but… Continue reading
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When That Perfect Life Doesn’t Turn Out the Way You Hoped – A Hot Take on “Traditional Wife” Influencers
Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer Synopsis A ‘traditional wife’ influencer allows a demonic creature to impregnate her in this unnerving horror novel, perfect for fans of Nightbitch and Mary, from the author of Serial Killer Support Group. Every #tradwife needs a baby. She’ll get… Continue reading
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A Lifechanging and Lifesaving Read
Falling Back in Love with Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls by Kai Cheng Thom I reviewed this book back when it first came out, and it is more relevant for the queer community now than ever! I have re-read… Continue reading
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A Tense Character Driven Thriller with Autism Rep
Needle Lake by Justine Champine Synopsis Two cousins on very different sides of adolescent girlhood spend one winter together that changes both of their lives forever. And once, after Elna came to stay, I watched a man drown there on… Continue reading
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Cover Reveal: What Feeds Below by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne
Cover Reveal: What Feeds Below by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne Today is the cover reveal for one of my most highly anticipated reads, What Feeds Below by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne! The book releases October 6, 2026, and is available for pre-order. The Descent meets Annihilation in What… Continue reading
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A Valuable and Appropriate Representation of Eating Disorders in Horror
Pixel Perfect: A y2k Horror Story by Renee Thomasin Synopsis When an anonymous bully rattles Kate’s self-confidence after a talent show, she is desperate to look just like the pop star posters on her bedroom walls. Lost in the toxic… Continue reading
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Interview with Ry Herman, Author of “This Princess Kills Monsters”
Interview with Ry Herman, Author of This Princess Kills Monsters Ry Herman, author of This Princess Kills Monsters, was so kind to provide insight about their book and fairytales through our discussion below, and I can’t wait for you to… Continue reading
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Meet E.E.W. Christman, Author of “Waxing Off,” This Week in Seattle!
Meet E.E.W. Christman, Author of Waxing Off, This Week in Seattle! Author of Waxing Off, E.E.W. Christman, through my indie publisher Pride with a Bite, will be having a signing at Haunted Burrow Books on December 5 at 4pm PST… Continue reading
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