Tag Archives: Fantasy Horror

Review: River Woman, River Demon by Jennifer Givhan

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Author: Jennifer GivhanPublisher: Blackstone PublishingReleased: October 4, 2022Received: Reedsy Wow! I grabbed River Woman, River Demon from Reedsy on an impulse because the cover looked SO good. I’m ecstatic to have taken the risk here because this was a phenomenal read. Written … Continue reading →

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Review: Extasia by Claire Legrand

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Claire Legrand is back, but this time her fantasy world is much darker than her usual tales (which is saying something). Enter Extasia, an LGBTQ+ friendly horror novel full of the paranormal and more. Continue reading →

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Review: Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Wow. No, seriously – wow! It’s been a hot minute since I read a book that made me gasp during momentous revelations. Hell Bent did that – and then some. This book is the sequel I had been hoping for, and it is worth the wait. Continue reading →

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Review: The Bone Orchard by Sara A. Mueller

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Author: Sara A. MeullerPublisher: Tor BooksReleased: March 22, 2022Received: NetGalleyWarnings: Sexual assault, domestic violence, suicide If you’re looking for a novel that is everything and nothing like what you’d expect, consider trying The Bone Orchard by Sara A. Mueller. I went into … Continue reading →

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Review: The Depths by Nicole Lesperance

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Ohhh. Magical plants and waters? Yes, please! The Depths, written by Nicole Lesperance, is a YA paranormal read with slight horror vibes. In other words, it sounds like it is exactly up my alley. Let’s dive in! (Pun intended – sorry). Continue reading →

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Review: This Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

This Vicious Grace is the first novel in Emily Thiede’s The Last Finestra series. If you love fantasy with a bit of romance and high stakes, this is worth checking out. Continue reading →

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Review: Book of Night by Holly Black

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Book of Night is Holly Black’s adult debut novel. In other words, it’s the first novel of hers that isn’t labeled young adult, and I am here for it. If you love darker fantasy stories, this will be a perfect read. Continue reading →

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Review: The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

If you love Mexican Gothic, then you’ll love The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas. At least that’s the marketing that sucked me in – and I am so happy for that fact. This is absolutely a book worth reading. Continue reading →

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Review: Small Angels by Lauren Owen

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Small Angels was one of BOTM’s August choices immediately caught my attention. They haven’t had a ton of horror novels lately, yet this month seemed full of them! You can imagine my delight there. Anyway, Small Angels was one of those options, promising horror, gothic fairytale vibes, and LGBT characters. Yes, please. Continue reading →

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Review: Dark Stars: New Tales of Darkest Horror

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

There’s nothing better than a dark anthology, at least in my opinion. So you can imagine my excitement when I heard about Dark Stars: New Tales of Darkest Horror. Working together for this anthology, you’ll find John F.D. Taff, Josh Malerman, Stephen Graham Jones, Priya Sharma, Alma Katsu, John Langan, Caroline Kepnes, Usman T. Malik, Chelsya Burke, Livia Llewellyn, Gemma Files, and Ramsey Campbell. Continue reading →

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