This book is a shot of pure adrenaline. Reading it felt like watching an action-packed, plot-driven movie—it's fast, wild, and gory in all the ways a great slasher horror should be.

T. Kingfisher is a master of ambiance, and The Hollow Places held me absolutely spellbound. It takes one of my favorite tropes—a doorway to another world—and uses it to create a truly unsettling and atmospheric horror story.

I'm a sucker for books about writers, so I couldn't resist this title, even though mysteries aren't my usual genre. I am so glad I took the chance. From its delightful setting on London's canal houseboats to a plot that was engaging from the very first page, this book was a wonderful surprise.

Mysterious and twisty. I spent the first half of the book trying to figure out if the strange happenings were real or supernatural. Then I spent the rest of the book trying to figure out the whodunit. I never did figure it out and then at the end, when things started to be revealed, I finally got it. Except I didn't! That twisty bit was so much fun! The end really had me giddy.

Dark and weird, twisted and disturbing. This graphic novel is a brutal exploration of the underbelly of wellness culture. There is a lot of subtext to unpack. Fast paced and thought provoking. Great narrative art that propels the story and mirrors the horror of the events.

The use of suspense and tension in this book is masterful. I was on the edge of my seat throughout. There are even some deep and thought-provoking moments. And I admittedly love it when a book makes me think and wonder.

A good book with a very interesting premise. Great character diversity and solid writing. There was even a good twist at the end.

A very interesting premise and reliably good writing. However, even though I generally like Koontz, this book was not a favorite.

Another strange and captivating book by Dean Koontz. There are lots of layers and dimensions in this one, as Koontz delivers an interesting take on the trope of writers writing fiction into reality. Very compelling and thought provoking.

A good conclusion to The Dresden Codex trilogy. This book had tons of action, suspense and tension, making for a fast-paced plot. There were diverse characters, disability representation, and an unlikely hero. But mostly what I loved was the incorporation of ancient Mayan culture blended with that of modern America. It added a whole extra level of intrigue.

Exciting and intriguing with some unique ideas that I found particularly captivating—I loved the idea of the “Kidnap Club.” Even the whodunit was a surprise to me. This was a fun read that held me spellbound throughout.

This was a solid book, but it felt a bit streamline, like there was nothing to really set it apart from other books in the genre. I will say that I didn't care for any of the characters. They all felt vaguely annoying, selfish, entitled and whatnot.