A review by fanboyriot
Blood In The Water by Matthew R. Corr

dark mysterious 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? No

5.0

Read For:
✓ Slasher Vibes 
✓ Creepy Crystals
✓ Underwater Horror
✓ Nightmare Vacation
✓ LGBTQIA+ Characters

˗ˏˋ ★ REVIEW ★ ˎˊ˗
Ander and Liam survive a nightmare of a summer camp only to go on vacation and have to fight for their lives again.  A nightmare vacation weekend at the worst underwater bed and breakfast ever.  Note to self to never stay anywhere that makes you give up your phone and swim with sharks.

Another great queer horror book that brings in the hurt/comfort vibes that only a slasher film could.  There was also a nice balance of sci-fi elements added in here as well.   The plot was nicely paced out, setting the scenes and bringing in the suspense of what was going to happen.  And when things got back they got worse.  There were lots of sad deaths but I really liked how things played out in the end.

And the lore of the glowing crystals was really interesting, I really liked that element.  I’m curious to know if the different colors will have different meanings or if it’s just random.

A big thank you to the author for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Spice Level: n/a
Angst Level: 💧💧💧
POV: Third Person
Release Date: 31, October 2024
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