‘The Salt Grows Heavy’ by Cassandra Khaw: ‘The Little Mermaid’ meets ‘Frankenstein’ in this horrifying novel steeped in blood and viscera

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”

‘Wildblood’ by Lauren Blackwood: A spine-tingling dark fantasy filled with terrible beauty

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”

‘Queer for Fear’ at SDCC 2022: Shudder’s upcoming documentary shines a light on the history of queer horror

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”

‘Within These Wicked Walls’ by Lauren Blackwood: Come for the horror and stay for the romance (or vice versa!)

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!)”

11 eerie book recommendations for your All Hallow’s Read gifting

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”