Tag: Horror

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Literary, Magical Realism, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel, Sci-Fi

Mothtown by Caroline Hardaker is a literary psychological horror novel with speculative elements (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Mothtownby Caroline Hardakerillustrated by Chris Riddellnarrated by Alan Cammish(post may contain affiliate links) Mothtown by Caroline Hardaker is a literary psychological horror novel with speculative elements. There are stunning and creepy illustrations by Chris Riddell throughout the book. Shout out to my local library for having the audiobook, which is narrated hauntingly by Alan Cammish.… Continue reading Mothtown by Caroline Hardaker is a literary psychological horror novel with speculative elements (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Horror, Paranormal, Short Story

The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains by Neil Gaiman is a paranormal horror short story (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountainsby Neil Gaimanillustrations by Eddie Campbellnarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains by Neil Gaiman is a paranormal horror short story. I followed along in the physical book with illustrations by Eddie Campbell while listening to the audiobook,… Continue reading The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains by Neil Gaiman is a paranormal horror short story (4/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Novel, Paranormal, Suspense/Thriller

Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie is a horror thriller with paranormal elements (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Episode Thirteenby Craig DiLouienarrated by a full cast(post may contain affiliate links) Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie is a horror thriller with paranormal elements. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by a full cast, while following along in the physical book. A team of five ghost hunters for the tv series Fade to Black investigate the… Continue reading Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie is a horror thriller with paranormal elements (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Horror, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Satire

Not Forever, But For Now by Chuck Palahniuk is an absurdist horror satire novel (2.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Not Forever, But For Nowby Chuck Palahniuknarrated by Raphael Corkhill(post may contain affiliate links) Not Forever, But For Now by Chuck Palahniuk is an absurdist horror satire novel. The audiobook is narrated by Raphael Corkhill. Otto and Cecil are brothers who belong to a family of wealthy, but sociopathic murderers for hire. Their father is missing… Continue reading Not Forever, But For Now by Chuck Palahniuk is an absurdist horror satire novel (2.5/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Mythology, Novel, Queer, Trans, YA

I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea is a slow-burn YA horror debut with impeccable vibes (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Meby Jamison Sheanarrated by Kristolyn Lloyd(this post may contain affiliate links) I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea is a slow-burn YA horror debut with impeccable vibes. The audiobook is narrated flawlessly by Kristolyn Lloyd. We follow our main… Continue reading I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea is a slow-burn YA horror debut with impeccable vibes (5/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Novel

A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher is a Southern Gothic horror novel with paranormal elements (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

A House with Good Bonesby T. Kingfishernarrated by Mary Robinette Kowal(post may contain affiliate links) (4.5 out of 5 stars) A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher is a Southern Gothic horror novel with paranormal elements. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at seven hours and is narrated by Mary Robinette Kowal. We… Continue reading A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher is a Southern Gothic horror novel with paranormal elements (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Horror, Indigenous Author, Literary, Novel, Queer, Suspense/Thriller

Don’t Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones is a literary horror thriller and the second book in the Lake Witch trilogy (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Don't Fear the ReaperThe Indian Lake Trilogy, #2by Stephen Graham Jonesnarrated by Isabella Star LaBlanc & 15 others(post may contain affiliate links) (4.5 stars rounded up to 5) Don't Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones is a literary horror thriller and the second book in the Lake Witch trilogy. I listened to the audiobook, which… Continue reading Don’t Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones is a literary horror thriller and the second book in the Lake Witch trilogy (4.5/5 stars)

Fantasy, Horror, Novella, Queer, YA

Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire is a YA portal fantasy novella and the seventh book in the Wayward Children series (4.5 rounded up to a 5)

Ashleah

Where the Drowned Girls GoWayward Children, #7by Seanan McGuire(post may contain affiliate links) Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire is a YA portal fantasy novella and the seventh book in the Wayward Children series. I listened to the audiobook, which is about five hours long and narrated by Whitney Johnson. Cora is having… Continue reading Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire is a YA portal fantasy novella and the seventh book in the Wayward Children series (4.5 rounded up to a 5)

Fantasy, Horror, Novella, Queer, YA

Come Tumbling Down by Seanan McGuire is a YA portal fantasy and the fifth book in her Wayward Children series (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Come Tumbling DownWayward Children, #5by Seanan McGuire(post may contain affiliate links) Come Tumbling Down by Seanan McGuire is a YA portal fantasy and the fifth book in her Wayward Children series. Odd-numbered books progress the plot forward, while even-numbered books tend to be prequels with backstory information. Jack left the School for Wayward Children carrying… Continue reading Come Tumbling Down by Seanan McGuire is a YA portal fantasy and the fifth book in her Wayward Children series (4/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Horror, Neurodivergence, Novel, Urban Fantasy, YA

The Luminaries by Susan Dennard is a YA fantasy novel with horror elements and the first book in a new series (3/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Luminaries by Susan DennardLuminaries, #1(post may contain affiliate links) The Luminaries by Susan Dennard is a YA fantasy novel with horror elements and the first book in a new series. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little under ten hours and is narrated by Caitlin Davies. We follow our main character… Continue reading The Luminaries by Susan Dennard is a YA fantasy novel with horror elements and the first book in a new series (3/5 stars)