Category: Horror

Adult, Black Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Horror, Magical Realism, Novella, Paranormal

Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce is a solid Southern gothic historical horror novella (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Psychopomp & Circumstanceby Eden Roycenarrated by Bahni Turpin(post may contain affiliate links) Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce is a solid Southern gothic historical horror novella. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along in my physical review copy. The narrator does a great job, especially regarding distinct character voices. Overall, this… Continue reading Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce is a solid Southern gothic historical horror novella (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Novel, Queer, Romance

The Nightshade God is the final book in the Nightshade Crown fantasy romance trilogy by Hannah Whitten (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Nightshade GodThe Nightshade Crown, #3by Hannah Whittennarrated by Emily Ellet(post may contain affiliate links) The Nightshade God is the final book in the Nightshade Crown fantasy romance trilogy by Hannah Whitten. I listened to my audio review copy while following along with my physical ARC. The narrator does a pretty good job and was… Continue reading The Nightshade God is the final book in the Nightshade Crown fantasy romance trilogy by Hannah Whitten (3.75/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Folklore, Horror, Indigenous Author, Novel, Suspense/Thriller

The Only Good Indians is a dark and atmospheric horror novel by Stephen Graham Jones (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Only Good Indiansby Stephen Graham Jones(post may contain affiliate links) The Only Good Indians is a dark and atmospheric horror novel by Stephen Graham Jones. I read this one in pieces, over a few weeks. Sometimes I like to read darker books in smaller pieces while I read fluffier books at the same time.… Continue reading The Only Good Indians is a dark and atmospheric horror novel by Stephen Graham Jones (3.75/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Dystopian Horror, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror, Humor, Magical Realism, Queer, Satire, Sci-Fi, Trans

Boys Weekend is a sci-fi horror graphic novel by Mattie Lubchansky featuring a trans-“final girl” (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Boys Weekendby Mattie Lubchansky(post may contain affiliate links) Boys Weekend is a sci-fi horror graphic novel by Mattie Lubchansky featuring a trans-"final girl." I had a lot of fun reading this! Sammie is an artist's assistant who came out as nonbinary transfemme about a year prior to the events of the graphic novel. Now, they're… Continue reading Boys Weekend is a sci-fi horror graphic novel by Mattie Lubchansky featuring a trans-“final girl” (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Humor, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance, Speculative Romance

Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher is a delightful fantasy romance with horror and mystery elements (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Paladin's GraceThe Saint of Steel, #1by T. Kingfishernarrated by Joel Richards(post may contain affiliate links) Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher is a delightful fantasy romance with horror and mystery elements. Earlier this year, I ordered a set of the full series with the beautiful Orbit covers. In addition, I borrowed the audiobook from my local… Continue reading Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher is a delightful fantasy romance with horror and mystery elements (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Dystopian Horror, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mythology, Poetry, Sci-Fi

Calypso by Oliver K. Langmead is a science fiction space opera written in verse (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Calypsoby Oliver K. Langmeadnarrated by Peter Wicks, Harrie Dobby, and Sofia Engstrand(post may contain affiliate links) Calypso by Oliver K. Langmead is a science fiction space opera written in verse. I read it because it was a Best Poetry nominee for the 2025 Hugo Awards. I feel like this should have been nominated in the… Continue reading Calypso by Oliver K. Langmead is a science fiction space opera written in verse (3.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Folk Horror, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, Mythology, Novel

Greenteeth is a fun and cozy historical fantasy by debut author Molly O’Neill (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Greenteethby Molly O'Neill narrated by Catrin Walker-Booth(post may contain affiliate links) Greenteeth is a fun and cozy historical fantasy by debut author Molly O'Neill. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along in my physical review copy. I really enjoyed listening to the narrator, especially because it's written in the first person… Continue reading Greenteeth is a fun and cozy historical fantasy by debut author Molly O’Neill (4.25/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Novel, Queer, Sci-Fi, Trans

Throwback: The Bone Orchard is a stunning dark sci-fantasy mystery debut by Sara A. Mueller (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Bone Orchard by Sara A. Mueller(post may contain affiliate links) The Bone Orchard is a debut gothic/horror sci-fantasy/mystery by Sara A. Mueller. Charm is many things: a mistress, a madam, a necromantic witch, and a psychic with a mind lock. The Emperor, who controls his psychic population with mind locks--forcing them to do his… Continue reading Throwback: The Bone Orchard is a stunning dark sci-fantasy mystery debut by Sara A. Mueller (5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Dystopian Horror, Fiction, Horror, Latinx, Literary, Literary Horror, Novel, Queer, South American Author

The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica is a short literary horror novel set in a dystopian future after a climate crisis (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Unworthyby Agustina Bazterricatranslated by Sarah Mosesnarrated by Imani Jade Powers(post may contain affiliate links) The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica is a short literary horror novel set in a dystopian future after a climate crisis. After an environmental crisis, where stories of fireflies have been passed down for generations upon generations without anyone seeing them… Continue reading The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica is a short literary horror novel set in a dystopian future after a climate crisis (3.5/5 stars)

Adult, Fantasy, Fiction, Gothic Romance, Horror, Novel, Romance

Two Twisted Crowns is the second book in the Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Two Twisted CrownsThe Shepherd King, #2narrated by Lisa Cordileoneby Rachel Gillig(post may contain affiliate links) Two Twisted Crowns is the second book in the Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig. I ended up listening to the audiobook via my Spotify premium subscription. I really enjoyed listening to Lisa Cordileone narrate this book, she does a… Continue reading Two Twisted Crowns is the second book in the Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig (5/5 stars)