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Black Sheep

Title: Black Sheep

Author: Rachel Harrison

Genre: Horror

Thank you, NetGalley, for this book.

I’ve only read Cackle by Rachel Harrison and loved it. But because it was more of a cozy horror book, I wasn’t sure how much I would enjoy her more hard-core horror, but this book was insanely fun. Once the fun twist is revealed (about 20% in), I was hooked and flew through this book.

Vesper has left her religious cult family behind and is living on her own in NYC. She works at a restaurant, lives a pretty boring life, but at least she can follow her own rules. However, her cousin is getting married and Vesper is invited back for the event. This is rare because once someone leaves the cult, they never get to come back. Vesper decides to attend, and the reader fully understands just what the cult is about.

This book was excellent. Vesper is a great main character, funny, strong, cynical, and sure of who she is. But her family is also strong, so she struggles with wanting to be a part of their lives but trying to distance herself from the cult. Loved this book.

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The Intern

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Hangtown

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What Stays Buried

Title: What Stays Buried

Author: Suzanne Young

Genre: Middle-grade horror

Thank you, NetGalley, for this book. I was excited to see this book on the final ballot for the Stoker awards and will be happy if it wins. This book was just delightful and full of sweet coming-of-age angst.

Calista is about to turn thirteen. In a family of mediums, thirteen means she will lose her gifts. When the Tall Lady enters, Calista recognizes her as an evil force that she must contend with before she loses her gifts. And kids in town go missing, which means Calista has to work fast!

Super cute book about the importance of family, believing in yourself, and friendship. Really enjoyed this one.

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She Started It

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Bent Heavens

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Snapshots From the Apocalypse

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All the Fiends of Hell

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It Will Just Be Us