Tag Archive for: Horror

There’s Someone Inside Your House

There’s Someone Inside Your HouseTitle: There's Someone Inside Your House
Author(s): Stephanie Perkins
Genre(s): Horror
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 287
Length: 9h 26m
Narrator(s): Bahni Turpin
Source: Owned
Reason(s): None
Rating:
Spice: 1.5 Flames

My Thoughts

While I thought THERE’S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE was a fun slasher story, I’ve decided that I like this genre better in movie form. The story definitely felt reminiscent of some of my favorite slasher movies (Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, etc.), but I feel like the written aspect of the story slowed the slasher aspect down. Also, since I watched the Netflix adaptation last year, I thought the reason for the killing spree was more interesting that what happened in the book.

The Haunting of Paynes Hollow

The Haunting of Paynes HollowTitle: The Haunting of Paynes Hollow
Author(s): Kelley Armstrong
Genre(s): Horror
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 276
Length: 9h 24m
Narrator(s): EJ Lavery
Source: Owned
Reason(s): Book of the Month
Rating:
Spice: 0 Flames

My Thoughts

Wow! I’m so glad I chose THE HAUNTING OF PAYNES HOLLOW as my October Book of the Month pick. It was so much fun! I loved the callback to Sleepy Hollow and the Headless Horseman. I loved the setting, the supernatural legends, the characters, and the big reveal at the end! When I wasn’t reading, I couldn’t wait to get back to the story. I’ll definitely be looking up more books by Kelley Armstrong.

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Play Nice

Play NiceTitle: Play Nice
Author(s): Rachel Harrison
Genre(s): Horror
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 336
Length: 10h 18m
Narrator(s): Alex Finke, Natasha Soudek
Source: Owned
Reason(s): None
Rating:
Spice: 2.5 Flames

My Thoughts

I’m so glad I decided to read PLAY NICE during the “spookiest” month of the year. It was a such a fun take on the haunted house trope. I loved the depth to the story, facing and conquering metaphorical and real demons. Even though Clio seems really selfish and a little bit narcissistic at the beginning, I loved her character arc. I also loved her tenacity and drive to find the truth. I also loved the little bit of romance between her a certain handsome neighbor. I’d give this 5 stars but I wanted a less vague ending in regards to Clio and her relationships.