Horror Book Reviews
The Christmas Morning Massacre – Horror Novella Review
’80s slasher, but make it Santa with a giant candy cane. The Christmas Morning Massacre is book 1 in the Raven Hill Butcher series, and this Santa will have you praying for coal in your stocking. Let’s dig in! The Christmas Morning Massacre Book Summary Christy and her five friends have just finished up university […]
Decorate The Tree – Holiday Horror Novella Review
Christmas is here, and Sabrina is not going to let her lying, cheating, alcoholic husband ruin it for her. When Victor tries to make a mess of the plans, Sabrina makes a mess of him. Join me for a deep dive into this Christmas extreme horror novella, Decorate The Tree by Bethany Roses. What Is […]
My Family – Horror Novella Review
Like The Strangers. If The Strangers wanted your babies and kidnapped your dog. This week, we read Matt Shaw’s My Family, a horror novella on KU. Let’s get started! What Is My Family About? When a terrible storm rips through their area, James and Cathy make the most egregious error you can make in the […]
5 Atmospheric Horror Books To Chill You to the Bone
We’re knee deep in spooky season this week! Halloween is right around the corner, and all of our Kindles need a good restock on horror books. If you need some spine-tingling, atmospheric horror novels, I’ve got you covered. These five books are bone-chilling, immersive, and downright spooky. Looking to be haunted this week? Let’s dive […]
Mickey And Mo – Extreme Horror Novella Review
This week, two crackheads find themselves in a very normal crackhead situation (accidentally eating a baby and discovering a love of human flesh). Join me in a review for Mickey And Mo by Robert Essig and Tomasz Czarny. What Is Mickey And Mo About? There’s something inherently spooky about crackheads in the woods. Add some […]
The Cuck – A Horror Novella Review
Answering sex ads in the back of a flyer is all fun and games until you come home with an evil entity who watches you masturbate. Or something like that. This week, we dive into Aron Beauregard’s The Cuck, a horror novella. Let’s get into it! What Is The Cuck About? I feel like it’s […]
Horror Novels as Candles: A Fragrant Journey into Fear
If you’ve followed me for long, you’ll know that I’m a big fan of immersive reading. So when I saw this week’s prompt for a Top Ten Tuesday, I knew I had to join in! Imagine how absolutely perfect it would be to curl up with a good horror novel, getting totally lost in the […]
5 Must-Read J-Horror Novels
Japanese horror has had a chokehold on me since The Ring came out in American theaters. These translated pieces have become best sellers world-wide, and for good reason! These are the perfect blend of psychological tension, supernatural elements, and cultural nuances. If you have always wanted to get into some J-Horror novels and weren’t sure […]
5 Horror Books I Keep Meaning To Read (But Haven’t)
When I saw this topic pop up on Long and Short Review’s Weekly Blogging Challenge, I knew I had to participate! If you’ve followed me for long (or any reader, really), you’ll know my TBR list is growing every day. That’s pretty much all I do on booksta. I’m taking this as my sign to […]
Where to Find Free Horror Books: Your Ultimate Guide
Money is tight. The world sucks. But by God, do not let it take away your favourite hobbies. Reading is amazing for your mental health, helps you connect to the world, and exposes you to new ideas. And the fantastic thing about living in this day and age is that reading does not ever have […]
Suck-U-Bus Horror Novel Review
Heavy metal meets sex magic in this 2000s-inspired horror novel. Need I say more? After a run-in with a succubus-backed girl group, Lisa’s brother isn’t the same, and she’ll stop at nothing to solve this mystery. We’re reviewing Suck-U-Bus by Nikki Noir and S.C. Mendes this week, so dig out your iPod and get ready […]
Death Row – Thriller Novel Review
Talia is in prison for killing her husband. At least, she thought she killed him. But when a man arrives for visitation who bears a striking resemblance to Noel, Talia starts to question what’s real. Death Row by Freida McFadden is a thriller novella that will keep you guessing at every turn. Let’s dive in […]
Red Walls – Horror Novella Review
Nobody said being a parent was easy. But it’s significantly less easy when you’re forced to deal with a pair of hungry vampires to protect your only daughter. Red Walls by Christina Bergling is a monster horror novella that will keep you young at heart (without having to eat any young hearts). Let’s dive in! […]
Are Your Parents Home – Horror Novel Review
A home invasion gone wrong(er). Fate brings an intruder to a teenager’s isolated home. Home alone, she’s the only one who can save her siblings. Are Your Parents Home is an extreme horror novel by Jon Athan that will keep you up at night. Let’s dig in! NOTE: BUCKLE UP, SLUTPUPPIES. Before we get too […]
KILLER PICTURES by HOPE MADDEN – Book review
An ode to the greatest horror movies— or at least mine, anyways. Killer Pictures by Hope Madden is a horror novella that reminds us that art imitates life. Whether that’s good or bad is up to you. This novella was a quick read over my weekend and has been a really great introductory to ARCs. […]
We Need To Do Something – Horror Novel Review
As if being trapped in a bathroom with your family wasn’t enough, hell has also broken loose outside. We Need To Do Something by Max Booth III is a tense novel that focuses on the One True Horror: family secrets. Let’s dive in! What Is We Need To Do Something About? To be part of […]
Clowns Vs. Spiders – Horror Book Review
The perfect horror combination, wrapped up in the perfect wit of Jeff Strand. Clowns vs. Spiders is a skin crawling horror that will force you to face the impossible question: Could I survive a wave of man-eating spiders? And more importantly, could I do it in clown shoes? Let’s find out! What Is Clowns Vs. […]
Carnival Kills – Horror Novel Review
If you ever wanted Saw to take place in the ’80s but also include every horror archetype in existence, this is for you. Carnival Kills by Caesar Daniels is a throwback horror with plenty of gore. I was given this book in exchange for an honest review, and I’m excited to get into it this […]