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👻Horror/Thriller/Mystery: haunting stories that will keep you up at night
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items If you want to lose sleep, then look no further than these books right here. These are my favorite horror/thrillers/and mysteries.
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This was so lovely, heartbreaking, and haunting. I absolutely loved the lyrical writing of this book. It’ll be one that sticks with me for a while.
Our Wives Under The Sea : Armfield, Julia
Wow. This is probably one of the most gruesome books I’ve read in a while and the slow burn of the book totally has a pay-off. I loved the complexity of this horror and its social commentary. I was shocked to learn that this was written by a man beca...
Mary: An Awakening of Terror Cassidy, Nat
A fun, immersive revenge story! I felt like it dragged a little and could have been 50-100 pages shorter, but still a great time
Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery
Wow. I absolutely loved this. The writing was so lyrical and mesmerizing. What a talent Devlin is.
This is such a unique “zombie” story that really explores perception, truth, and storytelling. Wow.
And Then I Woke Up
A really fascinating look at memory and brainwashing. I loved the psychological horror of this book, but it took me a really long time to grasp what was happening (which I think is the point).
If you’re okay being confused for 70% of a book, you’ll ...
My Annihilation by Fuminori Nakamura
One of the most brilliant books I've read in a long time. Do I think everyone should read it? Absolutely not. It's just as terrible as you would expect it to be, so if you do pick it up, know that.
A complex look at humanity, grief, and survival. I ...
Tender Is the Flesh-Bazterrica, Agustina
This book was absolutely brilliant. That being said, I don’t think this is for everyone. It was slow-paced and I do think there could have been a bit more character development. However, THE WRITING!!! It was superb and did such a poetic and heartbre...
When the Reckoning Comes: A Novel : McQueen
I loved this so much. This was the first book in a long time that I stayed up late to finish.
On top of the impeccable horror (if you don’t like gore, this book is NOT for you), there are wonderful underlying themes of feminism, power, and race.
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
I went into this thinking that it was going to be more magical realism than horror and I was definitely wrong about that. But it was such a pleasant surprise. Such a brilliant horror novel. It's like The Shining meets A Thousand Years of Solitude mee...
Mexican Gothic : Moreno-Garcia, Silvia:
Delightfully creepy and super atmospheric. The ending was incredible and exactly what I wanted, but I wish that the other plot twists were more surprising. Definitely recommended for fans of thrillers (especially Ruth Ware).
The Woman In The Mirror: A haunting gothic story
I really enjoyed this horror novel! I thought that the science and information behind this book was absolutely fascinating and definitely my favorite part. I was definitely enthralled during the whole read. (And I must pay myself on the back because ...
Into the Drowning Deep: Mira Grant
I thought this was absolutely brilliant. Such an important book that tackles very real and pertinent issues in our society in regards to racism, gentrification, and red-lining.
It’s a slow build up of a thriller, but the last third is incredibly int...
When No One Is Watching: A Thriller
Things I liked: the cover (obviously), the concept was fascinating, and I loved the imagery/body horror Things that could have been better: the voice and tone of the book was a bit inconsistent, it could have been shorter, and the epilogue should hav...
Ghost Eaters: Chapman, Clay
Honestly, a dread-filled, entertaining time.
Bloom by Delilah S. Dawson
Wow. I didn’t have any expectations going into this book, but I found it to be haunting, beautiful, and lovely.
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
If you’re looking for a scary book, this isn’t it. But if you’re looking for a book that explores trauma (and the role a community plays in it), childhood, and redemption. This is it. This book really struck me to my core
The Haunting of Velkwood
This book had a slow start (I actually DNFed it at one point), but I'm so glad I continued on because WOW! When it picked up, I couldn't put this down.
The Hacienda
Mystery/Thriller
Disturbing, fast-faced, and weirdly heartbreaking as a reader. It makes you feel empathy towards a character who does horrible things, which is always a mark of a great writer.
The plot was incredibly predictable though. I managed to guess the plot ...
Brother: Ahlborn, Ania
Just good fun, exactly what I needed. And now I need the second book, because that epilogue 😱
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It: A Mystery : Cosimano
I had a lot of fun reading this book. I really loved all the characters and the friend group dynamic (which can be hard to find in thrillers).
However, I did find it a bit predictable. I also thought the writing was a bit lazy at times especially in...
In My Dreams I Hold a Knife: A Novel : Winstead
Wow. I could not put this book down. It was absolutely intoxicating. I predicted some of the twists and while I'm not sure I loved the ending, I really loved the experience about reading this book. Great exploration of trauma, grief, and healing.
The Project : Summers, Courtney
really love how this story was told and loved that it was broken up into small chapters/vignettes. It made everything more suspenseful. I also found the sister relationship absolutely fascinating and love how family was explored throughout. I wasn't ...
My Sister, the Serial Killer: A Novel : Braithwaite
Rarely do I like books that just tell the same story through different perspectives, but this one did it masterfully and had me on the edge of my seat. I thought the reveal and motives were a little messy, but overall this was a chaotic, unhinged tim...
'Confessions' by Kanae Minato
Although the plot twists weren’t too surprising, I couldn’t put this book down. And it legitimately terrified me. The atmosphere was amazing.
The Turn of the Key : Ware, Ruth
I sped through this book. It was highly addictive and was such an original concept. I couldn’t wait to see what happened. However, I thought the last part of the book was sloppy and the character’s voices were inconsistent. But that didn’t take away ...
Mother Knows Best: A Novel of Suspense : Peikoff
I’m so glad that I finally read this. I loved the format in which this story was told, and I was engrossed the entire time. I even loved the ending, which is rare for me and thrillers. I just wish that there was more mystery to it. You kind of knew t...
Sadie: Courtney Summers
I actually really liked this book. I thought that it was super atmospheric and intoxicating. One of the main characters reminded me a lot of Daisy from the Great Gatsby. I thought that the characters were interesting, the writing was experimental wit...
Social Creature: A Novel : Burton, Tara Isabella
This book had me fully engrossed the whole time I was reading it. I loved the character exploration and the focus on mental illness.
As far as the mystery went, I was hoping for a larger plot twist or something more surprising. I also thought that t...
Sharp Objects : Flynn, Gillian
If you're looking for a super fun and witty mystery series with loveable characters. This is it.
Veronica Speedwell Mystery - A Curious Beginning
The second book in the charming Veronic Speedwell series
A Perilous Undertaking