Stephanie
Although I do empathize with Gypsy, I do not support her and I have a bunch of doubts about her story. I like to take on all information to form my opinions so I had to read this book. After reading this book it confirms that she's a liar. She contradicts herself multiple times throughout and paints Nick as this master manipulator when she's the actual manipulator.
My opinions aside, the book was edited well and I enjoyed the format. I liked how the book used her actual prison calls which made it more intimate, too bad I don't trust her enough to believe everything she says. Overall worth it if you want to obtain all information regarding Gypsy Rose and the murder she committed.
Something is amiss in Eynhallow. A monster lurks in the shadows at night. A strange visitor shows up to a desolate town. Who is he? Explorer? Nobleman? Mad Scientist?
Agnes is strong, she is a matriarch holding her family together. She will do anything to provide for her children, including stay married to a man she wouldn't have chosen to love. Tired of the mundane, a mysterious stranger peeks her interest. Almost free from her boring, labored life, Agnes runs into trouble. Something dark is lurking in her town, Eynhallow, and Agnes can't help but wonder if the mysterious stranger is tied to recent events.
I absolutely devoured this book! Tim McGregor's has a way of putting you directly into the story. I could feel everything Agnes experienced. I love when an author creates a world that feels real, filled with dynamic characters and real world problems amongst fantastical elements. It's hard to find Creature Feature books that give you genuine terror, Eynhallow delivered. A modern day Frankenstein.
“Mother knows best, Listen to your mother....”
I'm a sucker for familial horror, especially terrifying, hauntingly beautiful, even psychotic mothers. Let's be honest, lots of us have our own horror stories about our mothers and some of the stories and poems in this anthology were like a punch to the gut. This is my kind of horror. Raw, real and rips your heart out.
Illustrations are amazing but I feel like the storyline is rushed, so character development is lacking. Also the random kiss doesn't fit into the story and was a bit confusing. I think it was thrown in for shock factor. The comic doesn't fit in with the rest of the Buffyverse.
I like the writing, and was deeply invested at first but the ending was boring and rushed imo. This book is disturbing and will make you feel sick. Wish it ended differently because it lost my interest and changed the overall rating for me.
Once again another 5 star rating. I've read all of his books, save about 3 which are on my TBR.
The story is disgusting, creepy and horrifically enthralling. Every few pages are gruesome illustrations that I couldn't stop staring at. Junji Ito is a master of horror manga.
So, so good! I devoured this graphic novel. Creepy, spooky and straight scary. These tales will stay with you. I loved the art style as well.
I can appreciate that this book is considered a classic and brought us generations of haunted house stories but for me, it doesn't hold up to current time.
I can see how it was scary for 1959 but tbh I enjoyed the Netflix series a lot more.
I wouldn't say it's iconic, but times were different and maybe if I wasn't born in 1990 and exposed to so much more horror, I'd find it to be spooky.
Absolutely adorable and hilarious. (Especially for cat owners) Ah I love cats so much. This is perfect and had me all in the feels.
Maybe I can finally leave my review for this literal waste of time.
I'd rate it 0 stars but since Goodreads only has 1 star as the lowest rating I'm leaving it at 1.
This book is terrible. Not only are the characters flat, dry and unlikeable, but the author's personal views bleed through into the story. There is so many cliches about women in this novel I found myself questioning whether he ever had relationships with sane, healthy women. The author cannot write in the perspective of a woman. A lot of the choices the MC made throughout the story were ridiculous and didn't make a lot of sense. It was supposed to be satire but nothing about the book is comical. I saw that the author considers this a “romance,” which is alarming. Not one scene in this book is romantic, or screams smut/romance. It does say “I'm a creep who never had experience with strong women in my life so I write sick juvenile fantasies about rape and fill my mediocre, trashy books with misogyny. “ Also, that creepy introduction talking about his personal life, made me want to vomit. Let's not forget he dedicated the book to a woman and called her a Nazi and a trout. Yikes. This author is problematic and inappropriate to readers. I added him to my do no read list.
Honestly, his poor character isn't even the reason I rated this 0 stars. His writing is messy, characters are flat and there is literally no development to the MC. This book is clearly his attempt to show the world that he lacks in his personal life so much that he needs to spew sick fantasies.
“You're a witch, b***h.” Cresca called behind her. “Start acting like it.”
Fat Witch Summer by Lizzy Ives is a coming of age story that is chock full of laughs, adventure and sisterhood. Thrash has a knack. Knacks are burst of magic that are specific to a single person. When a teenager gets their knack, it means they are a witch and it's up to their parents to offer the gift of glamour, sight or growth. Thrash's mom is a high profile glamour witch, but Thrash has an issue. She doesn't want the gift of glamour. She wants the gift of sight, like her other mother, who recently passed away from cancer. Cresca, Em and Saki make up a group called the Lunes. When Cresca catches wind that Thrash doesn't want her gift, she recruits Thrash for an epic journey and heist to steal gifts from the New Salem University. Can Thrash actually pull this off, and will she make new friends along the journey? Or is she just a tool for the girls to get what they want? Fat Witch Summer is an epic tale that will have you on the edge of your seat, rooting for the girls.
This book is perfect for anyone who has issues with self image, body image etc. I love how the author created a strong female character that doesn't hide behind makeup, trends or perfect hair. Thrash is unique, brave, powerful and loves herself. She is a wonderful role model for girls, teens and women of any age.
I love all the characters, even the ones that are supposed to be “antagonist.” The author created a wonderful world of magic with unique settings and characters. I love the little quirks that each character has as well as the different knacks the girls possess. It's also cool that the author kept in mind that these girls are just teens so they will experience mishaps and distractions along the way.
I loved the inclusion of familiars, especially since the familiars were funny. It added a nice touch. I also love how accurate the author was in wiring about witchcraft and related objects to the craft. It's important to get things right to avoid it being trendy or cheesy.
The plot twist with the magic is also super cool. I love how the story included groups that were against the government as well. It gives a way more realistic feel to this fantasy novel and I love some realism in my fantasy. The author really did a wonderful job building an entire world and I would love to see this made into a series.
