jade_04's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
oddly's review
3.0
A fun, fast-paced, one-sitting horror novella by a new (to me) author is just the thing for the #lohfreadathon!
I enjoyed Abrams's tale, which seems like a straightforward serial killer kidnapping tale, but is in fact much, much more. Abrams's take on a horror subgenre that is generally a bit tired and played out will definitely have you on your toes—especially toward the end. If I told you anything else, I'd have to kill you!
While the plot is quite inventive and kept me interested by swerving off in unexpected directions, I wasn't as sold on the structure of the story. It flashes back and forth to the killer's previous victims and other moments in a way that interrupted the flow of the story for me and made it feel a bit disjointed.
I have not read many Weirdpunk books, but I'm excited to see what else they have to offer as they seem interested in strange stories and unique writers. Just the thing for me!
I enjoyed Abrams's tale, which seems like a straightforward serial killer kidnapping tale, but is in fact much, much more. Abrams's take on a horror subgenre that is generally a bit tired and played out will definitely have you on your toes—especially toward the end. If I told you anything else, I'd have to kill you!
While the plot is quite inventive and kept me interested by swerving off in unexpected directions, I wasn't as sold on the structure of the story. It flashes back and forth to the killer's previous victims and other moments in a way that interrupted the flow of the story for me and made it feel a bit disjointed.
I have not read many Weirdpunk books, but I'm excited to see what else they have to offer as they seem interested in strange stories and unique writers. Just the thing for me!
jordaher's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent novella! Loved how you started and went through the story knowing that the girl wasn’t human because it really left you smirking the whole time. It also contained some sad movements when it depicted the other sacrifices.
melissa_boyer's review
4.0
I was all in when I saw the cover and read the synopsis. A quick, fun novella. Full of suspense, dead stinky bodies and some humor.
You don’t get much of the demon. The little bit you get seemed creepy. The story focuses on Henry and how he killed the four people and his journey with Claire.
Claire is the best part of the book...her sarcasm, wit and humor. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more from this author.
You don’t get much of the demon. The little bit you get seemed creepy. The story focuses on Henry and how he killed the four people and his journey with Claire.
Claire is the best part of the book...her sarcasm, wit and humor. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more from this author.
sarahblessing's review
4.0
really fun and gory and I think Henry might be the most irritating character ever to grace a story, I loved it and will definitely keep up with this author’s future works
coffeedrool's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
ripxw's review
challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Child death, Death of parent, and Death
Moderate: Cannibalism and Torture
theartolater's review against another edition
4.0
A number of positive surprises throughout this read. Liked this quite a bit.