Book Review: “The Drowning Kind” Doesn’t Stick the Landing
This book is drowning in bad messaging… Title: The Drowning KindAuthor: Jennifer McMahonRelease Date: April 6th, 2021Pages: 319Genre: Horror, Historical FictionGoodReads Rating: 3.81 ★ My Rating: This review contains spoilers for the ending of The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon. I read The Drowning Kind with my book club, A Literary Apothecary, and I am severely conflicted about my feelings. I think…
ARC Review: “The Hive” Should Have Stayed in the Drafts
The buzzing isn’t the only thing in the book giving me a headache. Title: The HiveAuthor: Ronald MalfiRelease Date: April 14th, 2026Pages: 768Genre: Horror, FantasyGoodReads Rating: 3.87 ★ My Rating: Thank you to Titan Books and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy! Based on the current distribution of the reviews on GoodReads, I’m coming in with a bit of an unpopular opinion.…
ARC Review: “Vervain Hollow” is a ‘Cult’ Classic in the Making
An empty house, a mysterious leader, and a devoted follower collide in this Gothic tale of fanaticism. Title: Vervain HollowAuthor: Catriona SilveyRelease Date: June 16, 2026Pages: 320Genre: Horror, GothicGoodReads Rating: 3.88 ★ My Rating: Thank you to Union Square & Co. and NetGalley for this Advanced Reader Copy! It’s been a bit since I picked up an ARC, and Vervain Hollow was…
ARC Review: “Morsel” is a Delicious Bite of Horror
This Morsel had me salivating for more… Title: MorselAuthor: Carter KeaneRelease Date: April 14, 2026Pages: 208Genre: HorrorGoodReads Rating: 3.82 ★ My Rating: Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for the Advanced Reader Copy! I had just finished what might be the newly crowned winner for the worse book I’ve ever read when Morsel…
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