“A clever, cobwebby YA mystery that brings Edgar Allan Poe’s ghost to life – atmospheric, puzzle-packed, … Ellen Poe The Forgotten Lore Review: A Modern YA Mystery Haunted by PoeRead more
Horror Book Reviews
Ginger Nuts of Horror has been reviewing horror books for 18 years. Here you will find reviews of new horror novels, novellas and short story collections, from small indie presses to the big imprints, across folk horror, gothic, cosmic, psychological horror and everything in between. Every review is free, independent and honest.
The Boatman Review: Alex Grecian’s Supernatural Novella of Dread and Isolation
Some things do not chase. They simply wait. The Boatman Review: Alex Grecian’s Supernatural Novella of … The Boatman Review: Alex Grecian’s Supernatural Novella of Dread and IsolationRead more
Olivie Blake’s Gifted & Talented Review: A Magical Succession Story
The real curse isn’t magic; it’s the crushing weight of your own unrealised potential. Olivie Blake’s Gifted … Olivie Blake’s Gifted & Talented Review: A Magical Succession StoryRead more
Beautiful, Once by Mia Dalia Review: An Apocalypse Story That Bites
When utopia calls the universe, the universe calls back Beautiful, Once by Mia Dalia Review: An … Beautiful, Once by Mia Dalia Review: An Apocalypse Story That BitesRead more
2025 Middle Grade Bram Stoker Award Preliminary Ballot: Full Reviews & Ratings
The best Middle Grade horror doesn’t just scare kids. It helps them process real pain. The … 2025 Middle Grade Bram Stoker Award Preliminary Ballot: Full Reviews & RatingsRead more
Killarney Lake Massacre Review: Why This Splatterpunk Novel Hits Harder Than Its Urban Legend
Gore with a pulse. Nunchaku with a point. Splatterpunk meets mother-daughter drama in Kumar Sivasubramanian’s Killarney Lake … Killarney Lake Massacre Review: Why This Splatterpunk Novel Hits Harder Than Its Urban LegendRead more
Bar Fridman-Tell’s Honeysuckle: A Flower Girl’s Gilded Cage needs final edirt
Bar Fridman-Tell’s Honeysuckle: A Flower Girl’s Gilded Cage A Review of the Dark Botanical Fantasy Taking … Bar Fridman-Tell’s Honeysuckle: A Flower Girl’s Gilded Cage needs final edirtRead more
Alpha: Review: Julia Ducournau’s Latest Lacks Raw Ferocity
Love and negligence collide in Alpha, a sombre, visually stunning family horror. Expectation is a brutal … Alpha: Review: Julia Ducournau’s Latest Lacks Raw FerocityRead more
Dead Silence Book Review: A Strong Sci-Fi Horror Novel
A Haunted Spaceship, A Desperate Crew, and the Terrifying Reality of Corporate Greed Have you ever … Dead Silence Book Review: A Strong Sci-Fi Horror NovelRead more
Defensive Wounds by James Everington: A Collection That Changes You
Your home is safe. Your mind is not. James Everington has a habit of misplacing your … Defensive Wounds by James Everington: A Collection That Changes YouRead more