House of Flame and Shadow Review

I’m shocked to be writing this review considering I had decided not to finish this series. I’m also super shocked to say House of Flame and Shadow might possibly be my favorite book of the year. Let’s get into my review. Synopsis Bryce Quinlan never expected to see a world other than Midgard, but now […]

DNF Diaries: The Unknown

Well, I’m shocked we’re here. I consider Riley Sager one of my auto-buy authors but now I don’t know. Let’s talk about why I dnfed The Unknown. Synopsis In 1926, five women disappeared from a remote island in Vermont. Now, one hundred years later, it’s happening again. Struggling actress Marin Keane is shocked when she […]

Becoming the Boogeyman Review

I loved Chasing the Boogeyman, so I jumped right into Becoming the Boogeyman. Let’s talk about it. Synopsis Summer of 1988, a young Richard Chizmar was catapulted into the center of a living nightmare as the serial killer Joshua Gallagher stalked his town. A lot has changed in the intervening years. These days, Chizmar enjoys […]

Chasing the Boogeyman Review

Chasing the Boogeyman is going to be a hard contender to beat for favorite of the year. Let’s talk about it. Synopsis In the summer of 1988, the mutilated bodies of several missing girls begin to turn up in a small Maryland town. The grisly evidence leads police to the terrifying assumption that a serial […]

A Lonely Broadcast Review

After the disappointment I felt from Silent Companions, I needed a redemptive horror read. Thankfully, The Lonely Broadcast was exactly what I was looking for. Let’s get to my review. Synopsis If you find yourself driving down a winding mountain road near an endless stretch of pines, try tuning in to 104.6 FM: the radio […]

Silent Companions Review

I had high hopes for Silent Companions. I really did. I saved it to use as a palette cleanser between all of the heavy fantasy that I’ve been reading. I hoped it would prevent a reading slump, but unfortunately it caused one. I really did not enjoy this one. Let’s talk about it. Synopsis: Some […]

A Spell for Saints and Sinners Review

A Spell for Saints and Sinners is a bit divisive on the bookish internet. I loved Gothictown by the same author, so I had to check this one out. I thought it was a vibe and honestly it could be one of my favorites of the year. Let’s get into my review. Synopsis In front […]

The Hobbit Review

I read and reviewed The Hobbit on my old blog back in 2020. At the time I wasn’t sure if I was going to read The Lord of the Rings. Well, now I’ve decided that I want to and thought I needed to refresh myself on The Hobbit. I’m glad I did. There was so […]

When the Wolf Comes Home Review

When the Wolf Comes Home isn’t really about werewolves at all. Let’s discuss. Synopsis One night, Jess, a struggling actress, finds a five-year-old runaway hiding in the bushes outside her apartment. After a violent, bloody encounter with the boy’s father, she and the boy find themselves running for their lives. As they attempt to evade […]

How to Survive Camping: The Man with No Shadow Review

I figured I would enjoy How to Survive Camping: The Man with No Shadow even more than I expected to. Let’s get to my review. Synopsis I am a campground manager. I don’t have a list of rules because I’m trying to ruin your fun…I’m trying to keep you from doing small, simple things that […]