Hemlock Island: A Novel | 
Started a new book while waiting in my husband's office for my car (luckily, my husband's business is right next door to the mechanic).
I'm not far in, but already kind of annoyed. Three sort-of ex-friends are together in a spooky setting, and there's a bad past incident vaguely alluded to but not revealed that's been mentioned a bunch already. That premise drives me up the wall, but I'll keep going for a little longer to give it a fair chance
Book Advent Day 10! I had never heard of this one but the mystery sounds interesting!
so-so2023 Reads Continued...
MRIAV - fun nonsense rom com which deserves to have a follow up
MITF - Clever different format for a crime novel which kept me reading
HI - I really didn't like the writing style and I think because of this I found it rather dull for a 'horror' novel. Struggled to finish it.
MOTCE - another puzzle from this author. Quick read but nothing special.
so-soIt does a good job of building up tension of not knowing what‘s coming around the corner, as you realise the night is closing in and maybe you shouldn‘t be reading a creepy book at night. But in the end, let down by lack of character development.
But although Hemlock Island has a lot of thrills and chills, this standalone horror novel left me disappointed by the lack of character development and
This was a crazy thriller! It fits the #wickedwords November prompt #family (and a messed up one at that!) @AsYouWish and for #ispybingo the title is in all caps @TheAromaofBooks @Clwojick
#AutumnPlease
There was #Betrayal and plenty of secrets between the friend group in this paranormal thriller.
15 (book read used in photo challenge) + 6 #Scarathlon points for Team #SpookyGhostClub 👻🖤👻
I did audio for this one so no word search 😫
#31by31 - 5.5hrs - 55pts
Horror - 20pts
Participation - 1pt
Total: 76
#teamwhoyagonnacall #scarathlon
This one should be good for some #scarathlon prompts!
pickKelley Armstrong is a must read author for me and I love her Rockton series. I was so excited to hear about this book and knew I wanted to read it asap! I was more excited when OUABC selected it as their spooky Halloween box this year. This was so good I just devoured it. I thought this was a very good horror novel and I was not disappointed! Also, the gifts in this box were great!
pick#OUABC - Spooky Halloween 2023 Special Edition Box • 5 Stars
Laney Kilpatrick has been renting her vacation home on her beloved Hemlock Island to strangers. This house the only thing she owns after a pandemic-fueled divorce. When renters begin complaining about an evil presence on the island, Laney goes to investigate. What she finds is more terrifying than anything she could have imagined. This page turner is uniquely horrifying.
pickRead during #OutstandingOctober #OneMoreChapter etc. & as part of my Scarathlon TBR I‘m a big fan of the author‘s Rockton series & its spin-off & overall enjoyed her foray into horror. I liked the characters, paranormal elements & the tension & thriller pacing. A quick & engaging read for the spooky season.
Racked up 2341 #Scarathlon points with 232 #ScarathlonWordSearch words + 20 points + 1 participation point for Team #ScaryGhostClub 👻🖤👻
***Spoiler of what‘s in the #OnceUponABookClub Spooky Halloween box for this book*** If you don‘t want to know, stop reading & don‘t look too closely at the pic.
In addition to the hardback book, bookplate, quote, bookmark & guide, the gifts were:
-2 pairs of spooky shoelaces
-2 Halloween pillows “Spooky” & “Trick-or-Treat”
-battery operated lantern
-sign with “Something Wicked This Way Comes” on it
To bug to photograph well. This is # 11 ⬇️
On my #Scarathlon TBR & the Spooky Halloween Box book for #OnceUponABookClub It arrived yesterday (Friday the 13th) 😱 & I‘m working my way through the book & accompanying gifts this weekend which is on my #ScarathlonBucketList Love the spooky gray vibe. 🩶
Hopefully there will be some good #ScarathlonWordSearchPoints for Team #SpookyGhostClub
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pickBook 177📚 4.3⭐️
A great novel for spooky season!!🖤
Laney has been forced to rent out her idillic home on the secluded Hemlock Island. But soon renters start to complain about blood in the closet, and creepy wind chimes in the gazebo.
But when Laney + crew arrive, it‘s clear that something much more sinister is afoot.
pickThis is my first #scarathlon novel in the books. It's also Armstrong's first horror book and a change of pace from her Rockton mysteries. She didn't steer clear from some gore and most of the book was action-packed. 4 stars.
Word search = 1,520 pts.
@Clwojick #SpookyGhostClub
I read 1 and half hours of the tagged book.
@LiseWorks #ScarathlonSprint
I plan on finishing this this weekend. So far, it's pretty action-packed.
#PopupWeekend #PopupSaturday
@Clwojick
My library hold came in just in time for the spooky season!
pickK.A. is an auto-buy author for me. I'm not sure how I feel about this one. It is her first foray into adult horror. The creep factor was there, and it was certainly gory. However, I expected more from the ending.
pickArmstrong‘s first horror novel makes for a fast paced read that I couldn‘t put down! Set in an isolated island in northern Lake Superior, the titular island holds Laney‘s dream home that she built with her now ex-husband. After their divorce, she struggles to afford it and deals with the hassle of short-term renters. But when complaints come in of something unnatural, Laney ends up investigating alongside her ex and other friends with history…
pickLaney is making some extra money by renting out her home on a private island when she gets complaints about blood and scratches in a closet. A group goes with her to investigate, and Armstrong deftly ratchets up the suspense and spookiness in her first horror novel. She holds off at first on the gore, then hits hard with it. This is really good! Publishing in September.
