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Maggie

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The only scary part is the sexism

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1 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-02-24

This not only doesn’t include the scares or originality of The Troop, The Deep, or Little Heaven; it also has the odious message that ***SPOILER WARNING*** women are to blame for men becoming radicalized into white nationalism because they don’t value guys enough.

I was a huge Nick Cutter fan, but I’m not sure he has any more ideas I would find original or worth reading.

Corey Brill is a brilliant narrator and his performance was truly the only bright spot I found.

If you’re a horror fan expecting to eat well, I’m afraid you’ll have to settle for stale gender roles.

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Strong characters make this a horror novel to cherish

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 01-07-23

I adored every moment of Hide. Author Kiersten White creates so many sympathetic, relatable characters that are easy to care about and fear for.

The concept of hide and seek in a supposedly abandoned amusement park is captivating the whole way through, and I was pleasantly surprised by the queer representation.

Emma Galvin’s narration brought so much empathy for all of the protagonists, and it’s one of the best reads I’ve heard!

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Pleasantly Surprised!

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 11-08-19

Going into The Luminous Dead, I expected a Descent style horror story featuring monsters or cave zombies. While there IS a little bit of that here, I did not expect to become so invested in the story's two characters: Gyre Price*, an amateur spelunker all alone in an alien cave system, and Em, the voice on Gyre's radio who might be more - or less - than she first appears.

Their tumultuous relationship as it slowly evolves and twists is the real star of the book, but the intensity and isolation we experience locked in Gyre's perspective is worthy of praise, as well. I listened to this audiobook to go to sleep, and there were multiple instances where I would find myself too keyed up to rest. I couldn't leave Gyre in that situation and just go to sleep; I HAD to finish the chapter.

I've recommended this book to five of my friends and all of them loved it, so I feel confident recommending it to anyone who loves character drive horror or queer fiction. I was very satisfied on both counts!

* Could this possibly be a Life is Strange reference? I hope so!

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