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Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth
I like the story, the cover is stellar, the unhinged woman theme is what kept me coming back for more. Initially I thought this was more centred on the ghost of the mother in-law, but somehow this is even more twisted. I'm reminded of Pearl a lot, because Abby starts off on the surface as a very sweet lady, whose obsessive love for her husband makes her do insane things.
A bit underwhelming, because I was waiting for something bigger to happen. Since I listened to this while in a depressive episode, it'll probably stick with me.
A bit underwhelming, because I was waiting for something bigger to happen. Since I listened to this while in a depressive episode, it'll probably stick with me.
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by Keigo Higashino
3.0
I liked how each of the stories connect but for some reason, they didn't compel me as much as they should have.
Not really for me, but I'll admit this was spell-binding and beautiful. If you loved Before The Coffee Gets Cold, you'll love this one.
Not really for me, but I'll admit this was spell-binding and beautiful. If you loved Before The Coffee Gets Cold, you'll love this one.
The Ghost Woods by C.J. Cooke
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
4.0
I thought this was a regular creepy story, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it was a sporror! And my very first, too.
This was just a delight. Dark, atmospheric,inspired largely by Scottish folklore, namely the witch Nicnevin, and rich with flora (fungi, to be specific, but I appreciated the descriptions about plants too). It was slow-paced but was so worth it.
Jess-Cooke also covers many moving themes, like the struggles of young girls impregnated without their consent, the stigma surrounding young single mothers, and the concept of a non-nuclear family. I appreciate the author's note, which I learned a lot from.
My review doesn't do it any justice, but this is definitely worth checking out.
This was just a delight. Dark, atmospheric,inspired largely by Scottish folklore, namely the witch Nicnevin, and rich with flora (fungi, to be specific, but I appreciated the descriptions about plants too). It was slow-paced but was so worth it.
Jess-Cooke also covers many moving themes, like the struggles of young girls impregnated without their consent, the stigma surrounding young single mothers, and the concept of a non-nuclear family. I appreciate the author's note, which I learned a lot from.
My review doesn't do it any justice, but this is definitely worth checking out.
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
I don't think I've ever been this creeped out by a book before. Spine-chilling, thrilling, insane. Everything I want in a book and more. This one will stick with me for a while.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail