everything from 1⭐ to 5⭐ reads | OCTOBER WRAP UP | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Kayla shares her thoughts on 16 books she read in October, featuring unique and mediocre reads, gothic thrillers, suspenseful mysteries, and a surprising favorite.

Key Insights

• 😺 "The Last House on Needlessly" is a unique gothic thriller with multiple perspectives and a cat narrator.
• 🫠 "Only Revolutions" by Marxi Danielski is a challenging read due to its lengthy poem format and lack of a clear plot.
• 🤵 "Behind Closed Doors" by B.A. Paris is a well-told and suspenseful story, focusing on a troubled marriage.
• 🔉 "A Touch of Jen" by Beth Morgan delves into themes of obsession, social media idolization, and loneliness.
• ⚖️ "Nightbitch" by Rachel Yoder explores motherhood, sexism, and the struggles of balancing personal identity with societal expectations.
• 🛟 "Summer Suns" by Leigh Mandelo combines paranormal elements with southern gothic themes, university life, and various relationships.
• 🫠 "The Atlas 6" by Olivie Blake is an intriguing read set in an academy with a complex magic system and a competition.
• 🥹 "In My Dreams I Hold A Knife" by Ashley Winstead is a dark and sexy slasher story with references to the genre's tropes and twists.
• 🐢 Stephen Graham Jones' "My Heart Is a Chainsaw" is a standout favorite, a slow-burn slasher story that delves into nostalgia and dissects the genre.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: Which book did Kayla find the most unique and why?

Kayla found "The Last House on Needlessly" by Katrina Ward to be the most unique read due to its gothic thriller elements, multiple perspectives, and a cat as one of the narrators.

Q: Why did Kayla give "Only Revolutions" by Marxi Danielski a low rating?

Kayla didn't enjoy "Only Revolutions" because it was written as a lengthy poem, lacked a clear plot, and the experimental formatting didn't resonate with her.

Q: Why did Kayla find "Behind Closed Doors" by B.A. Paris enjoyable?

Despite the lack of twists and turns, Kayla appreciated the well-paced storytelling and exploration of a troubled marriage in "Behind Closed Doors."

Q: What were Kayla's thoughts on "A Touch of Jen" by Beth Morgan?

Kayla found "A Touch of Jen" intriguing with its exploration of obsessions, social media idolization, and loneliness. However, it didn't offer the type of horror she personally enjoys.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Kayla read a total of 16 books, including hits, misses, and mediocre reads.

• She reviews four books briefly: "The Last House on Needlessly" by Katrina Ward, "Only Revolutions" by Marxi Danielski, "Nothing But Blackened Teeth" by Cassandra Khaw, and "Behind Closed Doors" by B.A. Paris.

• She provides detailed reviews for four favorite books: "A Touch of Jen" by Beth Morgan, "Nightbitch" by Rachel Yoder, "Summer Suns" by Leigh Mandelo, and "The Atlas 6" by Olivie Blake.