Let's Get Spooky
Space is terrifying. Those kids that used to stare up at the stars and vow to one day be among them - yeah, that's never been me. Thinking about an endless black void makes my palms sweaty on a good day, so Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes was primed to frighten me. Tracking a distress... Continue Reading →
In an attempt to salvage a production career, Felix Teigland is determined to find the next big thing in reality TV, and he thinks he's found it. His journey takes him deep into the heart of the Siberian wilderness, where he plans to film his experience riding along the Kolyma Highway, otherwise known as The... Continue Reading →
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling is an ambitious spin on a classic gothic tale. While dense prose and a cumbersome magic system weigh down the mystery surrounding Lindridge Hall, there are enough redeeming qualities to beckon you into its halls. Full of gloom and mystery, fans of the genre will enjoy losing themselves... Continue Reading →
As a horror reader, it's not uncommon for books to scare or disturb me. Rarely though, have books made me feel downright dirty. GONE TO SEE THE RIVERMAN by Kristopher Triana is a descent into the bowels of depravity and singlehandedly made me stop reviewing books by star ratings and instead by how badly they... Continue Reading →
Nothing but Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw is an immersive novella that pulls you into a gruesome tale of ruined, rotten things. I can't think of a better way to welcome Halloween than spending an evening trapped inside a haunted mansion with Cat and her ill-fated friends. For a group of amateur ghost hunters, attending a... Continue Reading →
Horror gets a bad rap. Ask most people what they picture when they think of the genre, and you'll likely hear about masked maniacs with sharp knives and demonic children giggling in the darkness. That's not to say thatHorror gets a bad rap. Too often it's ignored by people assuming it's filled with masked maniacs... Continue Reading →
We’re the wild ones. People who hunt what lurks under the bed. Welcome to Spooky Curious. I’m Sonja, and this blog features book reviews, as well as the exploration of all things frightening. Although I focus on horror, I enjoy reading many genres, including: HorrorThrillersScience FictionFantasty #OwnVoicesLGBTQ+ Short Story compilations Please email me at spookycurious@gmail.com if you’d... Continue Reading →
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