“The parties at the Tuñóns‘ house always ended unquestionably late, and since the hosts enjoyed costume parties in particular, it was not unusual to see Chinas Poblanas with their folkloric skirts and ribbons in their hair arrive in the company of a harlequin or a cowboy.” #firstlinefridays @ShyBookOwl
pickWhat a ride! 🤣 This was unhinged, grotesque, and weirdly funny. The author makes even the mundane feel disgusting, and the MC is violently psychotic yet witty and amusing. Excellent deadpan audiobook narration that nailed the humor. Still curious about Ms. Notty‘s backstory, but overall this was a deranged, darkly comedic romp. Probably not a rec for the masses but I was appalled and thoroughly entertained. 🥲 Great start for #AuldLangSpine !
pickHonestly, I loved reading Collins‘ book. I jumped in without knowing anything about it other than thinking it was a horror book. Checking Goodreads, I see that it is first historical fiction, followed by fantasy and gothic fiction. That definitely fits the book more than horror, but there were some horrific portions well placed throughout. The buildup to the story‘s climax was so suspensful that I could hardly put it down!
pickThis was another great YA horror read for me 😄 I didn‘t entirely love the ending, but I understood it. I‘m also just always wanting more 🤣😭 Skyla‘s monster was such a cool one, so very unique!! I‘d love to hear more about how he came about and if there are others out it in the world 🦋🌱💀 I will definitely look into more books by this author 💯%
On the eleventh day of Christmas my favorite book of November was We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Wow.
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I am super late posting my #AuldLangSpine list from @Avanders due to the holidays and absolutely not because of a lack of excitement for these titles!! I am interested in literally all of them lol! I had Victorian Psycho so I‘m already almost finished, and it is deliciously unhinged! 😆 Next up will be Heartwood or Mapping the Interior. I HAVE to get to James this year (already own it) and I own The Family Upstairs so I‘ll continue this list!
#12daysof2025 Day 11: yes I only read it because of the new adaptation on Netflix. I am planning to reread next fall since I mostly listened through audiobook
A few excellently spooky stories for October. It's Edith Wharton, so even the boring stories were well-crafted.
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pickTwo sisters with special powers find themselves pitted against the ghost of Bluebeard. Utterly delicious.
pickI almost gave up on this and was starting to wonder what people were talking about and then I flipped the page and the storyline picked up and it was atmosphericly gorgeous and creepy. Oh so creepy and the last 10% percent went by faster than I could have expected.
I absolutely loved how much the setting and the house itself were such characters along the Mexican countryside showcasing some of the glitz of the 1950's.
