Welcome to My 31 Days Of Thrills And Chills 2018! I did this last year and so excited to do it again. I’ll be sharing reviews and lots of extra spooky stuff every day leading up to Halloween. I hope you’ll join me!
I’m sharing all kinds of books, movies, and other spooky stuff for every day in October. Gots to get those scares on for the 31st!
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Gretel
Gretel #1
by Christopher Coleman
Genre: Horror / Retelling
My Review
I enjoyed Christopher Coleman’s They Came With The Snow horror series and when I discovered he’d written a modern retelling of Hansel and Gretel, I was intrigued.
It started out creepy enough and the author created some eerie atmosphere while also changing up the original story quite a bit. I was expecting some brutal scenes. The original tale was quite dark. I certainly got those. However, I did feel this book could have been shorter or the author could have done more to liven it up. The pacing in the middle slowed down quite a bit. I was intrigued enough to continue and got a good ending.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes. It had me rethinking driving at night in isolated areas, for sure.Would I read this author again? I already have the second book and I’m told the series gets better.
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Synopsis
There is an ancient evil in the Back Country, dormant for centuries but now hungry and lurking. When it sets its sights on an unsuspecting mother one routine morning along an isolated stretch of highway, a quiet farming family is suddenly thrust into a world of unspeakable terror, and a young girl must learn to be a hero.
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Thank you for this review. Sounds right up my alley. I immediately put Coleman on my TBR list!
I’ve read several of his books and look forward to more in this series. Just finished the second book!
I think this sounds a bit too slow for me so thanks for the info! Ooh it’s horror month and I’m excited!
Yep, I can honestly say this would be too slow for you. I’m reviewing the second book this month and it’s a whole lot faster and thrilling. I see you’re featuring a bunch of spooky stuff too. I already found a book I want to read from your post today!
Yay! Welcome back thrills and chills 😱😱😱😱
LOL I’m so excited to do this again!
I love October and all the creepy reads. This one sounds creepy and atmospheric.
I never need a reason to read horror but I sure read a lot more during October. This started out chilling but slowed down in the middle. A good ending and now I’m reading the next book.
This sounds like a very interesting iteration of the fairytale! I mean, you’re right, the OG was already creepy to start with, but a straight horror? Sounds like it’s right up my alley! Lol
It doesn’t follow the original the way you might expect. I liked that as it kept me curious.
I have all three of the books but never read them so hope they do get better as you read them!!! 🙂
There are some chilling scenes but it just seemed to slow down so much in the middle. I’m on the next book and it’s going a lot faster and even creepier.
Good to know the second one picks up!
I’m definitely having a good time with the second book.
And now I don’t want to frive alone in isolated places at night LOL
I know! So what if you have a cell phone. No one can get to you in time and you’ll probably not get a signal. LOL
I’m glad you are enjoying your spooky reads. It’s just not my thing. Anne – Books of My Heart
I’ve enjoyed spooky reads since I was a young gal.
This sounds perfect for October, I’m looking forward to the rest of your month!
I have so many books that I want to share. And this also helps me whittle down my TBR!
Glad to hear the series is rumored to get better. It sounds like it gave you a little scare.
It did have some intense scenes. I’m reading the second book and it’s really taking off. Liked it right out of the gate!
I think I have this one on my KIndle.
sherry @ fundinmental
you should read it, Sherry.