Let this The Salt Grows Heavy book review be your one and only warning—Cassandra Khaw’s latest novella is not for the faint of heart. Continue reading “‘The Salt Grows Heavy’ by Cassandra Khaw: ‘The Little Mermaid’ meets ‘Frankenstein’ in this horrifying novel steeped in blood and viscera”
Mark Oshiro joins us for an interview discussing their latest book, Into the Light, including why it took six years and five other books before they were ready to tell this story. Continue reading “Mark Oshiro talks the evolution of ‘Into the Light,’ writing stories for transracial adoptees, and continuing to challenge themselves”
This Into the Light book review takes a spoiler-free look at Mark Oshiro’s latest novel, which follows Manny and Eli as they confront their past and look to a brighter future. Continue reading “‘Into the Light’ by Mark Oshiro: A visceral thriller that illuminates life’s darkest truths”
This She Is a Haunting book review will either convince you that Trang Thanh Tran’s debut novel is your next favorite horror read, or it’ll send you running for the hills. Continue reading “‘She Is a Haunting’ by Trang Thanh Tran: A queer Gothic horror novel as delicious as it is disturbing”
This Wildblood book review is a spoiler-free look at Lauren Blackwood’s sophomore novel, which follows a young woman as she navigates the treachery of a dangerous forest and the people hellbent on conquering it. Continue reading “‘Wildblood’ by Lauren Blackwood: A spine-tingling dark fantasy filled with terrible beauty”
Our The Villa book review begs you to pick up Rachel Hawkins’ next suspense novel, which contains a mystery spanning generations. Continue reading “‘The Villa’ by Rachel Hawkins: A layered Gothic mystery full of love, loss, and murder”
Our Where Black Stars Rise book review explores the rich and often unsettling world that Nadia Shammas and Marie Enger have created in this eldritch horror graphic novel. Continue reading “‘Where Black Stars Rise’ by Nadia Shammas: An eldritch horror that explores mental health and the diaspora”
Our If You Could See the Sun book review explores how Ann Liang gives us a different kind of dark academia book that is rooted in the true underbelly of elite education rather than Pinterest aesthetics. Continue reading “‘If You Could See the Sun’ by Ann Liang: This debut author shows the true dark side of academia”
Queer for Fear had its own panel at SDCC 2022, and we were in attendance to learn what exactly to expect from this four-part series that focuses on viewing the horror genre through a queer lens. Continue reading “‘Queer for Fear’ at SDCC 2022: Shudder’s upcoming documentary shines a light on the history of queer horror”
In our Mark Greaney interview, the author discusses what it’s been like to see his first novel, The Gray Man, get the adaptation treatment, as well as what’s been going on in his corner of the book world. Continue reading “Mark Greaney discusses ‘The Gray Man’ movie, returning to Jack Ryan, and his latest book”
This Black Tide book review establishes one fact for certain: KC Jones’ novel is full of nightmares. Continue reading “‘Black Tide’ by KC Jones: A cinematic, nightmare-fueled read”
Our interview with Sandra Block discusses the author’s latest book, Girl Overboard, and her first foray into the young adult genre. Continue reading “Author Sandra Block discusses ‘Girl Overboard’ and reading without shame”
This Girl Overboard book review takes a look at Sandra Block’s splashy new thriller, her first foray into YA. Continue reading “‘Girl Overboard’ by Sandra Block: A sun-drenched thriller for teens”
Our And Then I Woke Up book review is an in-depth discussion of Malcolm Devlin’s intriguing novella about false narratives. Continue reading “‘And Then I Woke Up’ by Malcolm Devlin: Perception is reality”
Our A Black and Endless Sky book review is a spoiler-free look the visceral horror novel by Matthew Lyons. Continue reading “‘A Black and Endless Sky’ by Matthew Lyons: A visceral and terrifying read”
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