Recent Reads: Two Mini Horror Reviews

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“Who put Ellen in the blackgum tree?”

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Cinderwich by Cherie Priest, an eerie, mysterious, and immersive Southern gothic/ghost story surrounding an unexplained disappearance, a treetop-wedged corpse, and a spooky small town. A delectable mish-mash of family secrets, local lore, personal trauma, buried evil, unanswered questions, and long-sought closure. Creepy, atmospheric, bone-chilling, grief-drenched, cozy, hopeful, and absolutely page-turning.

“The best horror stories, the ones that linger and affect us, are progressive. These are the stories that dare ask those toughest of questions: the ones we’re afraid to answer.”

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Horror for Weenies by Emily C. Hughes, an engaging, clever, detailed, and humor-infused exploration of the horror film canon designed for people who want to be in the know, but hate being frightened. Features 25 influential movies from the last 60 years, along with fun and informative extras like read-alikes, history, significance, common tropes, iconic scenes, cultural impact, themes, talking points, and more! An absolute treat from start to finish and a personal surprise for this reader, who discovered she’s not as much of a weenie as she thought!

🖤Amanda

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