In "The Shadows" by Alex North, Paul Adams reflects on a dark past of lucid dreaming with childhood friends, Charlie Crabtree and James. As a murder investigation unfolds, Paul's uneasy return to his hometown reveals unsettling connections. The book's suspense wanes in the second half, earning it a 7.5/10 rating. The ending, while solving the mystery, leaves lingering questions about Charlie's motivations and Paul's culpability.
For this review I get into maybe one of the most mind bending books I’ve read this year. Gone to See The River Man by Kristopher Triana had my jaw on the floor the whole time.
The Final Girls by Riley Sager is exactly what you think it is and follows the classic horror theme of the Final Girl story. However, it has a twist in which it follows three separate final girls years after their ordeals and how they all connect to each other.
The review discusses "The Only Good Indians" by Indigenous author Stephen Graham Jones. The culturally-infused novel, containing elements of horror and gory descriptions, tackles issues affecting Indigenous communities, such as addiction and mental health. It also explores themes of guilt, retribution, and cultural reclamation. The reviewer rates and recommends the book highly, despite its mixed reception.
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