A dark horror story with psychological thriller vibes, Corpse Creek follows Ethan as grief and love push him to question just how far he is willing to go to bring someone he loves back. As the boundaries between life and death begin to blur, Ethan finds himself on a dangerous downward spiral where love may come at a much darker cost.

A creepy YA thriller, a cursed town, and enough 80s nostalgia to make you want to dust off your old walkie-talkie—Night Terror takes readers back to a time when horror was a little more old-school and a lot of fun.

Looking for a fast-paced YA mystery with a unique mix of art, serial killers, tarot, and a little bit of the occult? Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls by Cynthia Murphy kept me hooked with an intriguing mystery, a clever dual timeline, and an investigation led by a determined teen journalist. Here's why I gave it 4 stars!

If Christopher Pike and Fear Street defined your teenage reading years, Dead Fake will feel wonderfully familiar while adding a modern twist. In my 4.5-star review, I share why Vincent Ralph's first Bleak Haven novel hooked me with its eerie small-town atmosphere, memorable characters, AI-driven mystery, and an ending that left me eager for the next book.

I was immediately drawn to Every Exquisite Thing because of its Dorian Gray-inspired premise, but what stayed with me most was its powerful message about beauty and self-worth. With gothic undertones, memorable characters, and plenty to reflect on, this was a thought-provoking 4-star read.

A quiet coastal town, buried secrets, and an unsettling darkness lurking just beneath the surface — The Cove blends gothic horror with thriller elements to create a tense and atmospheric story. As Lindsay becomes drawn deeper into the mysteries surrounding the town, strange events and growing danger force her to confront fears and truths that refuse to stay hidden.

When darkness creeps in, so does something far more sinister. Dark Is When the Devil Comes follows multiple perspectives as unsettling events begin to unfold, weaving together a chilling story of fear, secrets, and the unknown. As the tension builds, the line between reality and something far more terrifying begins to blur—leaving you questioning what’s truly lurking beneath the surface.

Love gothic vampire stories? Read my review of Thrall by Rebecca Mahoney — a moody campus novel with classic lore and a haunting radio station.

In two timelines decades apart, a group of women becomes entangled in psychological experiments that blur the lines between science and the supernatural. As past and present collide, buried secrets surface — revealing the true cost of power, control, and the desperate need to be believed.

A traveling girl gang in vintage clothes. A truck, an RV, and Death’s bidding. When I Was Death by Alexis Henderson is a haunting, atmospheric story about grief, belonging, and the seductive pull of something darker. It’s dreamy, unsettling, and layered with emotion — a quick read that lingers long after the final page.

A psychological thriller that flips the script, Marion explores what happens when a woman others underestimate refuses to remain a victim. Sharp, unsettling, and ultimately empowering, this story leans into strong female voices and the quiet danger of being overlooked.