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It's hard to write a review for this. Each story was so much it's own entity that to lump them into a single phrase seems limiting. So.. The first story the Phoenician was my favorite, the implications of this story of the 80's are far reaching. I'm just glad that's over. Creeeeeepy. The second story was difficult to stomach, the idea coming off of the elementary school shooting in Connecticut, it's no wonder. I'll wholeheartedly admit that I was unable to stomach much of this story, and the ending left much to be desired. The third, poor Aubrey, was so so cool. If I were to revisit any of these stories at a later date it would probably be this one. Aubrey with his grief, his cloud, and his girl just out of reach. Time to move on. Finally, Honeysuckle Speck, hehe, a heroin if I ever met one. Her journey, her righteousness, her absolute desire to set things right or met out justice, is admirable. I would definitely count her among my friends. Overall, I really enjoyed this collection and will with absolute certainty read more from Joe Hill.
What an absolutely adorable read! Savannah and William's life is full of complications, expectations, and reality checks. Savannah wants nothing more than to become an accomplished romance author, she wants her story out there for the masses. She wants to show women everywhere they are treasured for who they are faults and all. William on the other hand is trying to save his mother's business. As a former editor to a posh New York company, he's returned home to help breathe life back into Pennington Publishing. Trying to right the wrongs, keep the business and its employees together. This isn't stressful enough for these two, enter Fergus - Savannah's ex and future brother-in-law, a mystery editor, a budding friendship, and that god-awful thing known as misunderstandings and you have yourself a truly enchanting story. I loved this meet-cute, from the very beginning. From the moment William meets Savannah, I am rooting for them, and as their budding relationship grows into something, you are blessed with their growth, as individuals, and as a pair. Really loved it, and know you will too.
Thank you @NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for the opportunity to read the advanced copy!
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1.5 ⭐
What a flipping snooze fest. So glad I'm in this century and not Asimov's. It started out promising and slowly, irritatingly deteriorated from there. That goes without saying anything about the misogyny and antiquated science and theories. This book made my ears bleed, figuratively, but damn am I glad to be done this chore.
Thanks Mr Junblut for the recommendation... Or not.
Jennifer Daniels, JD, Jade... We never get to know the girl that was Jennifer Daniels, only the girl on the cusp of womanhood, of freedom. She is intelligent and tormented, sharp as a knife. Her heart is so broken by this torment that it's become a metaphorical chainsaw. She is a lover of slasher films to the point of obsession, her focus absolutely singular, she is willing with all the hope she's retained for a slasher to come to her hometown of Portrock, Idaho. A secluded mountain town, quiet, with its own eerie history of witches and murder and accidents that's ripples spread wide over time. When she believes her wishes are coming to fruition, there is practically nothing she wouldn't do to prepare the town's savior, the final girl, Letha Mondragon... The question that stands is can she, can't she.
My Heart is a Chainsaw is most definitely an ode to the Slasher horror genre, the references abound, and not a single reviewer can argue this. I love slashers, I grew up in the '80s/'90s when Michael Myers, Jason, and Freddy Kruger, even PinHead, Chucky, and Ghostface were at the top of Horror. But what most people neglect to acknowledge, is the trauma that floats below the surface. It is there, it is bright and burning, and when it is finally released, it is damn brilliant.
I listened to the narration of My Heart is a Chainsaw, and it ripped through me. The performance by Cara Gee was so on point that I could easily believe Jade was talking directly to me. I can not begin to describe the feeling I was left with after Cara Gee's performance. It is and will probably remain one of the best audiobooks I'll listen to.
Lovesickness was both eerie and horrific, the story is a common one, town plagued by fog, supernatural happenings. This one tho has a twist that is crazy! Loved every second. When the narrative switched to the siblings tho it lost my interest big time. They were creepy, absolutely, but their story didn't interest me.
