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One Grimm Night by Chad Nicholas Book Review

Title: One Grimm Night Author: Chad Nicholas Genre: Horror/Dark Fantasy Published: 10/21/25 by the author Thank you to the author for the copy for review. Six strangers seek refuge in a cabin in the woods during a storm. All have their own stories and secrets to be revealed in this world of fairy tales. This is a great fairy tale retelling that mashes up several Grimm fairy tales and makes them even darker and more sinister. It is very cleverly plotted to give the reader many thrilling twists and reveals. This is a real strength in all of Chad Nicholas' books. It is wickedly entertaining watching all these dark tales collide on one night. I recommend this book to fans of horror and dark fantasy. I also recommend Chad Nicholas' other books Nightmare, Shade, and The Animal. They are all must reads in my opinion. My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The Graceview Patient by Caitlin Starling Book Review

Title: The Graceview Patient Author: Caitlin Starling Genre: Gothic Horror Published: 10/14/25 by St. Martin's Press I received a copy for review through NetGalley. Margaret has a rare autoimmune disease and is signed up for an experimental medical trial. This trial requires her to live at the hospital as they completely break down her immune system then rebuild it from the bottom. When strange things start to happen she isn't sure if they are real or the medicine messing with her mind. A mix of gothic, medical, and psychological horror full of atmosphere. Most of the tension comes from the medical process of destroying the immune system. It is a brutal process that wreaks havoc on Margaret's body and mind. If you find medical horror scary than this may be the book for you. There is horror in this book, but it does not come into play until after half way through the book. If you like creeping gothic atmosphere then I do recommend this book. My Rating: 4 out ...

An Unbreakable World by Ren Hutchings Book Review

Title: An Unbreakable World Author: Ren Hutchings Genre: Science Fiction Published: 09/09/25 by Solaris I received a copy for review through Netgalley. Page Found is a petty thief who has lost her memory who is kidnapped to take part in a heist with Maelle. Dalya is being trained to be her uncle's successor in his government leadership role on Teyr. This space opera is told from multiple perspectives. It is full of political intrigue, unlikely friendships, and revenge. There is also a alien threat to the human race and an epic heist. There is a lot going on in this book, and it is all a lot of fun to read about. I wish there was more of distinctive connection between Page Found's story and Dalya's, but I also like being able to make my own conclusions. I would recommend this book to fans of space operas who think they would enjoy the elements I mentioned above. My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by Philip Fracassi Book Review

Title: The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre Author: Philip Fracassi Genre: Horror Published: 9/30/25 by Macmillan Audio I received a copy of the audiobook through Netgalley for review. Rose is in her late 70s and living in Autumn Springs Retirement Home. When a string of strange accidents and deaths start to happen she must uncover a killer with the help of her friends. This is a unique slasher book because it involves all older adults. All the characters are very well written and likeable. You start to care for what happens to all these people trying to enjoy their golden years making the deaths very effective. It is a very fun slasher with creative kills, but also sad when the characters you love time has come. I would recommend this book for fans of slashers. Check this one out this fall. My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Spread Me by Sarah Gailey Book Review

Title: Spread Me Author: Sarah Gailey Narrator: Xe Sands Genre: Horror Published: September 23, 2025 by Macmillan Audio I received a copy of the audiobook for review through Netgalley. Kinsey is lead of a small team at a remote desert research outpost. Things turn for the strange when a mysterious specimen is brought into the lab. This story mixes science fiction, survival horror, body horror, and erotica in a really interesting way that borders on the weird. It touches on topics such as gender and sexuality with a great story. The isolated desert setting makes for an eerie backdrop for some great horror. I would recommend Spread Me to those that don't mind body horror and sexual content in their books. It is a great one. My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

One Dark Night by Hannah Richell Book Review

Title: One Dark Night Author: Hannah Richell Genre: Mystery/Thriller Published: 08/19/25 by Atria Books Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy for review. Tragedy strikes at a Halloween party in the woods, steeped in local lore, by a small English town when a teenage girl dies. Rachel, a local school guidance counselor, deals with the fallout of the tragedy. Meanwhile her ex-husband, a local police officer, works to find a murderer in this small community before anyone else gets hurt. This is a great book for thriller fans that want the perfect read for spooky season. It is a well crafted twisty murder mystery with wonderful atmosphere. A thriller with a Halloween party gone wrong, spooky woods, a local legend, and very strange happenings. I highly recommend this read for fall for thriller fans that don't want to read horror for Halloween. My Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars