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”
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 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”
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”
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 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”
This Manhunt book review takes a look at the visceral post-apocalyptic horror novel centered around the trans experience. Continue reading “‘Manhunt’ by Gretchen Felker-Martin: Not for the faint-hearted”
It’s time for ol’ Ghostface to put away the hunting knife and chill out for a bit, as Scream 5 proves the slasher formula has reached the end of its interest. Continue reading “‘Scream 5’ should be the last in the horror comedy series”
Our Anatomy: A Love Story book review peels apart the layers of this Gothic tale that deals in all matters of the heart. Continue reading “‘Anatomy: A Love Story’ by Dana Schwartz: A gruesome Gothic tale for fans of ‘Frankenstein’”
Our Dead Silence book review considers a new book that takes readers into the scariest reaches of outer space. Continue reading “‘Dead Silence’ by S.A. Barnes: Readers board a sci-fi ‘Titanic’ that leaves them afraid of their own imagination”
Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood is a luxuriously dark fantasy that mixes horror and romance in such a way that it will leaving you gasping for more. Continue reading “‘Within These Wicked Walls’ by Lauren Blackwood: Come for the horror and stay for the romance (or vice versa!)”
Our Nothing But Blackened Teeth book review explores Cassandra Khaw’s fast-paced novella, which will leave you gasping for breath until the final page. Continue reading “‘Nothing But Blackened Teeth’ book review: A haunted house dripping in Japanese folklore”
All Hallow’s Read is a celebration of literature proposed by author Neil Gaiman, who suggested Halloween as an opportunity to gift a friend or stranger with a scary book. Given that it’s the week of the the holiday, we’ve got some new releases and classics worth sharing. Continue reading “11 eerie book recommendations for your All Hallow’s Read gifting”
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