Simone and Her Books
books, reviews, and recommendations
Tag: horror
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There’s nothing more intimidating than a super muscular demon on the book cover to represent the horrors of the villain within its pages. In this review, I dive into my thoughts on Red Dragon by Thomas Harris, the first book to feature Dr. Hannibal Lecter and before the even more famous The Silence of the…
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I’ve been on a weird kick lately reading a lot of books featuring demons, possession, the fight between heaven and hell, good and evil, etc. It’s a weird little kick and I think I’ve reached the pinnacle with Boys in the Valley by Philip Fracassi. The book takes place in a small orphanage somewhere in…
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I had originally read this book back when I was 23 and commuting via bus to work. It got a lot of interest from people who had read it before and absolutely adored it and honestly, that boosted my confidence that I would enjoy the book as well. And lo and behold, I did. I…
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Happy Halloween, everyone! There is an unbelievable amount of vampire stories to pick from during this season. I’m so happy about that because I’ve been a fan of vampire stories since I was a kid. And if you’re like me trying to wade through all the stories to find the ones worth reading, then I…
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If you’re a fan of slasher films like Friday the 13th or Halloween and you’ve always wanted to know what motivates the killer to do what he does? Well, this insightful story dives into the mind of a slasher and plays around with the idea that maybe they’re as much the victim as the ones…
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Vampires? Need I say more? Thanks to Orbit Books for the gifted read. Here’s more about A Dowry of Blood This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . . Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into…
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This had all the vibes of Stranger Things and Ready Player One. If you’re a fan of video games, monsters looking to suck your life out, and teenagers really learning a little bit about themselves in the process, then this one is for you. Here’s more about Dead Flip Growing up, Cori, Maz, and Sam…
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Fairy tales are such an important part of a young reader’s journey. They provide moral support, share adventures, and also teach valuable lessons. But what happens when those fairy tales are all that you know? What if you’re expecting the knight to come save you only to realize that they are the enemy? What if…
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This tiny novella packs a punch with ghostly brides, haunted houses, and human sacrifice. The perfect Halloween read (or any time of the year if you’re like me). Here’s more about Nothing but Blackened Teeth A Heian-era mansion stands abandoned, its foundations resting on the bones of a bride and its walls packed with the…
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Have you ever read anything more hopeful and gorey at the same time? Well, then this unique little novel will definitely intrigue you because it’s pretty much The Secret Life of Pets meets The Walking Dead as the animals the humans leave behind after a zombie apocalypse try to gather their strength and survive. There…
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