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The Smell of Hate on Your Skin: A Review of Bite Radius, by Francine James
Bite Radius is a tight and heady horror novelette that’ll leave you emotionally (and kind of physically?) reeling when it’s over. This an extremely visceral piece that keeps you locked in for its short length. The story follows Elle, who frequently fantasizes about killing her abusive ex-lover to the point that the thoughts basically run…
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Que Sera, CERHA?: A Review of A Quiet Universe, by Kay F. Atkinson
Fans of sci-fi horror will likely recognize the initial setup of A Quiet Universe. A lone fighter enters an ominous derelict spaceship and discovers that terrible things have happened there, chaos ensues. Within that familiar claustrophobic frame, lays a blackened heart that will not let you go until you’ve turned all the pages. The book…
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Erstwhile, on Echo Island: A Review of The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle, by Steve Hugh Westenra
Highest praise first: The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle felt like a happy marriage between Twin Peaks and the Wicker Man. Expect to come away terrified and delighted by the characters, lore, and the setting of Echo Island itself. For his part, Tyler Kyle is an incredibly endearing protagonist. He’s a bit of a jerk, but if…
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Hearthside Tea with a Side of Razor-Edged Ice: A Review of Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Fairies
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Fairies is an enjoyable, cozy romp through the snow-caked woods that flirts with adventure, danger, and some heartfelt romance. Despite all that, I was quite surprised to find that this novel did not shy away from dark or violent subject matter. Sparkly and whimsical the fairies in this book may be,…
O. A. Bhatti 