Genevieve
I was privileged to receive an ARC of Mazywood by Tananarive Due from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and Saga Press for the opportunity to read this early!
This is a dual POV story where we follow Mazelle Washington, a young actress trying to navigate life in the 1920s, and then her grandson Johnny and his family fifty years later when they return to her secluded cabin retreat. Once they arrive, long buried secrets slowly start coming to light, all while something terrifying creeps around outside.
The way this book had me stressed for this family at every turn was driving me crazy. I was so invested and constantly worried something bad was about to happen. Every time they stepped outside or something strange happened I was immediately like “absolutely not.”
I loved the blend of historical fiction and paranormal horror. It reminded me of The Reformatory with the way it mixes history with supernatural elements, but Mazywood leans even more into the paranormal side. The setting, the mystery surrounding Mazelle, and the creepy sense of danger all worked so well together.
If you love family secrets, creepy woods, and horror mixed with historical fiction, definitely add this one to your September release list. This was such a suspenseful read for me.
I was privileged to receive an ARC of Mazywood by Tananarive Due from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and Saga Press for the opportunity to read this early!
This is a dual POV story where we follow Mazelle Washington, a young actress trying to navigate life in the 1920s, and then her grandson Johnny and his family fifty years later when they return to her secluded cabin retreat. Once they arrive, long buried secrets slowly start coming to light, all while something terrifying creeps around outside.
The way this book had me stressed for this family at every turn was driving me crazy. I was so invested and constantly worried something bad was about to happen. Every time they stepped outside or something strange happened I was immediately like “absolutely not.”
I loved the blend of historical fiction and paranormal horror. It reminded me of The Reformatory with the way it mixes history with supernatural elements, but Mazywood leans even more into the paranormal side. The setting, the mystery surrounding Mazelle, and the creepy sense of danger all worked so well together.
If you love family secrets, creepy woods, and horror mixed with historical fiction, definitely add this one to your September release list. This was such a suspenseful read for me.