Tag: Book Reviews
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“Waxing Off” by E.E.W. Christman Event Highlights
Hello, Everyone! Last night, E.E.W. Christman came to Colorado for an event at Tattered Cover Aspen Grove, and it was such an incredible evening! Signed copies with swag bags and exclusive interviews with E.E.W. Christman are available at the store if you live in Colorado. At Tattered Cover, there used to be a beloved customer named…
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Heartbreaking, Horrifying, & Timely – A Book That Demands to Be Read
Salt Bones by Jennifer Givhan Book Synopsis For fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic and Ramona Emerson’s Shutter: a gripping retelling of Persephone and Demeter in the Mexicali borderlands At the edge of the Salton Sea, in the blistering borderlands, something is out hunting. . . Malamar Veracruz has never left the dust-choked town of El Valle. Here, Mal…
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Release Day Review: The Hauntings and Possessions Are the Least Scary Aspects of This Novel
Play Nice by Rachel Harrison Synopsis A woman must confront the demons of her past when she attempts to fix up her childhood home in this devilishly clever take on the haunted house. Clio Louise Barnes leads a picture-perfect life as a stylist and influencer, but beneath the glossy veneer she harbors a not-so glamorous…
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A Queer, Brutal, and Heart Wrenching Take on Gothic Horror
Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna Van Veen Synopsis “I’m in your blood, and you are in mine…” The Netherlands, 1887. Lucy’s twin sister Sarah is unwell. She refuses to eat, mumbles nonsensically, and is increasingly obsessed with a centuries-old corpse recently discovered on her husband’s grand estate. The doctor has diagnosed her with temporary insanity…
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ARC Review: Pink Horror Paired with Folk Horror Has Never Been So Good
The Mean Ones by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne Synopsis So what if Sadie hears talking dead animals and a strange, comforting male voice in her head? The therapist insists these are just symptoms of PTSD. It makes sense considering that she hid under the bed and watched as her best friends were slaughtered. But the murders were…
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ARC Review: A Heartfelt and Terrifying All Too Realistic Must-Read
An Early Review of Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle Synopsis Lucky Day is the newest novel of terror from Chuck Tingle, USA Today bestselling author of Bury Your Gays, where one woman must go up against the most horrifying concept of all: nothing. Vera is a survivor of a global catastrophe known as the Low Probability Event, but she definitely…
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Book Review: A Book that Should Become Required Reading
The Haunting of Room 904 by Erika T. Wurth Synopsis Rating 5/5 Spooky Rating 4/5 Quick Take The Haunting of Room 904 by Erika T. Wurth was one of my most anticipated reads of 2025, and I read my ARC within two days because I was so captivated. It beautifully captures grief; sheds light on…
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Book Review: One of the Most Important Reads of the Year
Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White Synopsis Overall Rating 5/5 Spooky Rating 4/5 Quick Take Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White is an extremely hard read that should be required reading. I simply cannot sum it up for you more than to just say – read it. Tell Me More Ooof, you guys. I had…
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Charity Anthology Open Call: We Bite Back
I am excited to announce that through my indie publisher, Pride with a Bite, we are putting together an anthology of queer horror/horror-adjacent and non-fiction works, and all proceeds will go to benefit Human Rights Campaign. As a part of the queer community, this is a cause near and dear to my heart. With the…
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New to My Shop: Eye See You E-Reader, Book or Tablet Sleeve
For those who don’t know, I run an Etsy shop called The Bookish Crocheter, where I feature handmade bookish accessories. I am a master crocheter with the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) and have been crocheting for over 22 years. I create all of my own designs, and specialize in unique e-reader, book, and tablet sleeves.…
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