Richard starts the book strong with an interesting characterization for the lead character, Joe.

For a self-described coming of age story featuring a pre-teen, this book is not afraid to coat its characters in blood, gore, and various emotional viscera to an almost uncomfortable point. I’m ashamed to admit that I wasn’t expecting the full blown weird that Sabbath of the Fox-Devils became, despite the fact that it is published by a company called Weirdpunk Books. I’m excited to check out more in the Rewind or Die series.īook Recommendation: Sabbath of the Fox-Devils I read this book as part of the Queens of Horror Book Club on Instagram and I recommend this quick read for a fun jaunt to the carnival.

The book was well-written, and felt like the author had a glint in her eye that I could see while reading.

I love reading stories that, even though they tell a familiar tale, have a heart and a thudding pace. The kills were brutal, the characters were interesting, and the lore was well-established.Įven though this book had a lot of horror tropes, I didn’t feel at all put off by it. There were a couple of great twists, coupled with a wonderful feel of 80s cheese. This book felt like reading a movie, and I felt myself turning pages faster than I could read them. The shut down carnival has plans for revenge as a night of terror rains down on the group. Published by Unnerving, 2020 (Rewind or Die #4)Ī group of friends make a late night decision to visit the Cirque Berserk, a site of historical violence and fuel for modern legends. *Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC of this title. Thank you for reminding me that poetry is really something to contend with, and introducing me to the dark beauty you had to offer. The e-book ARC I read from NetGalley was a little messy so it jumbled the flow sometimes, but this is a book I could see myself reading again. Some were certainly better than others, and there were more than a few lines that made me actually quiver inside with how hard they struck. While not every poem was for me to connect to, most had something about them that held me there in relation to it. The writing style is abstract, but not so much that you aren’t able to grab onto pieces and really feel them, deep in your gut. The poems feel like a cohesive bunch, with a clear voice. The concept is really beautiful, exploring the human experience, sexuality, femininity, relationships, the body, and so much more through different bones. I thought I’d give this collection of poems by Holly Lyn Walrath a try, and I am so glad that I did. It’s been…quite some time since I’ve read poetry, even longer (never) since I really dug into horror and dark poetry. Published by CLASH Books, Forthcoming September 2021 Book recommendation: The Smallest of Bones

Blood Autumn by Kathryn Ptacek