I Read MORE Serial Killer Books | Thriller & Horror Reviews

TL;DR

Rachel reviews a collection of horror and thriller books, including "Psycho," "The Perfect Son," "Into the Black Nowhere," "Heartsick," "How to Survive Your Murder," "Cradle," and "Meddling Kids."

Transcript

hi everyone it's rachel back at the shades of orange and today i'm here to bring you another review video this time i'm talking horror and thriller books and well if i had a theme this week it would be sociopaths and serial killers which obviously has some overlap and yeah apparently i went back down that rabbit hole again and i can apologize i fou... Read More

Key Insights

• 😱 "Psycho" is an enjoyable classic horror thriller that introduced many iconic tropes in the genre.
• 🥰 "The Perfect Son" provides a predictable yet enjoyable thriller that explores the dynamics of a mother's love for her flawed son.
• 🫠 "Into the Black Nowhere" is a fictionalized version of Ted Bundy's crimes, offering a predictable yet fascinating read for those familiar with the true crime genre.
• 🎁 "Heartsick" excels in depicting a compelling and toxic relationship between a detective and a serial killer, but falls short in terms of the present-day mystery.
• 😱 "How to Survive Your Murder" is a fun and enjoyable YA horror book with a time-loop plot centered around preventing a sister's murder on Halloween.
• 😱 "Cradle" is a pandemic fiction horror thriller that delves into social commentaries, but its length and meandering plot may not be suitable for all readers.

Questions & Answers

Q: Did Rachel enjoy reading "Psycho"?

Yes, Rachel enjoyed reading "Psycho" for its well-executed sociopathic characters and classic, though predictable, plot.

Q: Are there any fun twists and turns in "The Perfect Son"?

Yes, "The Perfect Son" offers enjoyable twists and turns, even though the plot is fairly predictable.

Q: How does "Into the Black Nowhere" compare to true crime books about Ted Bundy?

While "Into the Black Nowhere" offers a fictionalized version of Ted Bundy's crimes, it heavily relies on the familiarity of readers with the real-life details, making it predictable but still fascinating.

Q: What is the main focus of "Heartsick"?

The main focus of "Heartsick" is the toxic relationship between a detective and a serial killer, with captivating and gruesome flashbacks, although the present-day mystery falls flat.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Rachel reviews "Psycho," an iconic horror thriller classic that she enjoyed for its well-executed sociopathic character and predictable yet enjoyable plot.

• "The Perfect Son" follows a mother trying to protect her sociopathic son, and while it is a predictable thriller, it is still enjoyable with fun twists and turns.

• "Into the Black Nowhere" is a companion thriller novel that is heavily inspired by the real-life crimes of Ted Bundy, providing a predictable but fascinating read.

• "Heartsick" explores the toxic relationship between a detective and a serial killer, with compelling flashbacks but a weak present-day mystery.

• "How to Survive Your Murder" is a YA horror book that follows a teenager trying to prevent her sister's murder from happening again on Halloween, offering a fun and enjoyable read.

• "Cradle" is a pandemic fiction horror thriller that delves into various social commentaries, but its length and meandering plot may not appeal to everyone.

• "Meddling Kids" is a lighthearted, Scooby-Doo-inspired horror novel that did not fully resonate with Rachel, although it did offer LGBTQ+ representation.