Welcome to Litsy!

I have not heard one thing about this book, but I am digging it so far at 50 pages in!! Not much has happened, but the creep factor gets turned up with each chapter! #botm also Kevyn says happy weekend! #dogsoflitsy

I hadn't heard of this one but took a chance on it as a BOTM pick. I'm really glad I did. The cultural lore & historical experiences shared through the story were captivating. I loved the way Wurth wrote Kari's character. She was gritty, haunted, & relatable. This book is part folk story, part ghost story, & a great contribution to the perspective on history & trauma experienced by Native Americans that is often missing from so many books.⭐⭐⭐⭐

This book—as promised—is Metal. I adored the messy main character and her cast of sorrow; her brand of repentance and punishment. I loved the complicated relationships here. I will say that the middle of the book—the pacing is off. The beginning is slow and daunting, then the middle feels weird and the end is fast a furious. Enjoyed it, but if you feel the middle drag and yet go too fast—push past it. Indigenous. Metal. Bad ass. Spooky AF.

The author sure brought back memories of Denver and a really good story.

I am the biggest scaredy cat, but found this book about family lineage, and negotiating time when your best friend is married and has kids and.you don't, and the histories lost to you when your parents aren't able to share, just really fascinating.

This quote hooked meee. I really like this one. Relatable. Addicting. Does this book spend a lot of time on side plots & Dave Mustaine? Yes. Did I enjoy following Kari as she tried to get her head out of her ass, stay sober, act like an adult, interpret messages from ghosts & find out what happened to her mother? Also yes.

#January #Bookspinbingo @thearomaofbooks

#7 Audio - White Horse/Erika Wurth #bookspin

More mystery w/ paranormal elements compared to horror. This is DARK with lots of triggers (addiction/sexual assault/racism). I did love the insertion of The Shining and visiting the Stanley. Wasn‘t a fan of Debbie storyline think its juxtaposing the big reveal. Interesting read, it felt like a lot was going on but I was going through the trenches to finish.

Took a break from Stephen King to start this today and I am LOVING it so far! I see why this is at 100%

Im only 40 pages in and im hooked!

White Horse by Erika T. Wurth is a tale of secrets that refuse to stay buried…

A slow-burn of a novel, this story takes it‘s time winding around. The paranormal focus was light; sprinkled in enough to keep catching me off guard! Go check this one out!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/book-review-white-horse-by-erika-t-wurth/

#NetGalley #NewRelease

What a great freakin' story! Although at times the writing felt a bit of a mess, and the pacing seemed off, I truly didn't care because the story is so creative and propulsive that nothing else mattered but finding out what happened next.

The Stephen King, metal loving MC, Kari, is now one of my favorite characters ever. Kudos to Erika T. Wurth for this vibrant new horror read.

Another great Indigenous read.

This was different, but in a good way. I flew through this supernatural mystery.

This month‘s #BOTM pick makes for a quick and interesting read! Kari‘s cousin & best friend joins her at the titular dive bar with a bracelet of Kari‘s mother‘s- a woman who disappeared two days after Kari‘s birth. The bracelet winds up leading Kari to the truth about the past- with some strong nods to Stephen King & a lot of musical references along the way. Kari may seem younger than her years at times but her story is a good one! Strong debut!

Currently reading and absolutely obsessing over: White Horse by Erika T. Wurth! If you don‘t have a copy yet, go treat yourself! You deserve it! 🖤🤘

Fun ride of mild horror/ghost story.
Our heroine Kari loves metal, her dad, & her fave dive bar called White Horse.
The bar is ancient & in danger of closing; but Kari wants to buy it & keep it open.
Her dad? He was in an accident shortly after her mother—her dad‘s one true love—disappeared.
And heavy metal? Well, that‘s the book‘s underlying soundtrack—especially anything with Dave Mustaine!

Great pick ft a Native American woman‘s perspective!

Now that is my kind of dedication 😍🤓

“I‘d brought the book with me to the bar, as per my usual — and pulled it out of my bag.”

Mixed feelings about this one, but still a pick. The writing and pacing felt a bit clunky at times and I could have done without the Debby & Jack drama. On the other hand, it was a quick read with a unique narrator and very cool Indigenous horror/ supernatural elements. Overall, glad I added this to my #BOTM box.

Review is up. A little put there but I enjoyed it!

https://reecaspieces.com/2022/11/17/white-horse-by-erika-t-wurth-macmillanaudio-...

“This was why emotions were bullshit. You couldn‘t let them have control of you. You had to stuff them deep inside, and leave them there, sealed.”

A blurb from Silvia Moreno Garcia and Jenny Lawson approved?? Sign me up every time! Can't wait to get into this one. #bookmail

“I can tell she‘s not holding back to seem more interesting, it‘s because all her secrets hurt so much that letting them out will be like dying, just a little bit.
“She wants to know if I‘m worth all of those tiny deaths.”

🎧 I just finished this book.

@Reggie loved it!

MC is a sarcastic, female, Megadeth loving metalhead, Stephen King reading book lover, urban indigenous adult who‘s mom left when she was 2 days old, her dad was in an accident & doesn‘t talk.

It‘s a Native American murder, mystery full of suspense & a tiny bit of horror. I enjoyed it.

Good narration. Gritty quick easy fun read. It‘s a BOTM selection for November, thank you Libby!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️3/4

My #BOTM 📦 is here!

Do you ever read something and think it could be way better but then when you‘re done think this is brilliant in a lot of ways you didn‘t give it full credit for? The writing is serviceable, but the story is great! Kari is at her home when her cousin, Debby, brings her a powerful family bracelet that causes Kari to see her mother‘s ghost. A mother who no one has seen since she was 2 days old. Combined with a strong sense of place and culture 👇🏼

Wow, #BOTM is here already! I‘ve never read Quick before, but his newest is the Indie Next List top pick for November so excited to give him a try. The Last Party is set New Year‘s Eve & Day so thinking I‘ll save that for the end of the year. I might dive into tagged right away. Sounds really good!

If I had a 4th spot I would have added The Cloisters. Might need to get that one later.

I skipped #BOTM for November. This is the only one that sounded interesting to me but I'm well aware that I've liked very few of the horror books I've read. Maybe I'll get it from the library one of these days.

Love that #botm has horror and gothic fiction picks again this month. What‘s in your box?

🎃 #BOTM 🎃

I skipped last month so I made up for it this month.
My #BOTM picks
What did you all get? Or did you skip?

I just found out this morning that I got Last Party on #NetGalley so I didn‘t need to buy that too,