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18 reviews
I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
The ending made me want to read this book backward. I didn’t like this book the first few pages. I’m glad it took a turn and actually grabbed my attention. Finished in two sittings and I’m a slow reader.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
The September House by Carissa Orlando
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
5.0
This was the best horror I've read in a while. There were very few slow parts in the middle. I liked that it was psychological too, I didn't expect that. Definitely recommend if you're looking for haunted house horror.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gore, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Misogyny, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Abandonment
Dagon by H.P. Lovecraft
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The Most by Jessica Anthony
This book is just about cheating. Wasn’t awful but wasn’t what I was expecting. Definitely came together well in the end.
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There was nothing spooky about this book. Shouldn’t be listed as horror. Glad it was a quick read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book was hard to finish. It picked up towards the end. I’m glad I finished it. Interesting twist…not what I was looking for but hey
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Mental illness
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
As a newly licensed clinician I took so much from this book, which was not what I expected. This was more than an entertainment read, it was cathartic. I took notes. Amazing read. Would recommend this to therapists and non therapists alike.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death
White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America by Nancy Isenberg
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
going in my DNF. Reads like something you’d site in a paper for a econ history class. Cant be bothered for this kind of mood right now during early spooky season. Is in chronological order, so I may go back and read the last few recent chapters at a later date.
Boy Parts by Eliza Clark
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Idk why this is listed as horror because it’s not. It’s a good book, but not what I was looking for. Was mostly psychological. I found myself mostly just hating and psychoanalyzing the main character. I still don’t understand what the point of the book was. Gave it a four because it somehow managed to be interesting without having a true plot. Lots of drugs and self destruction.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Mental illness and Toxic friendship
Bunny by Mona Awad
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore
Minor: Mental illness and Sexual content
I’m a bit confused about the ending, and a bit sad something more didn’t come of the plot.