Gemma's Bookshelf
Hi! I'm Gemma, 26, Bookaholic. Here are my thoughts on all things books, enjoy x
Friday 15 March 2024
The Afterlife Experiment - Black Tide Book Tours Review
Friday 8 March 2024
The Horror Zine's Book of Monster Stories - Black Tide Book Tours Review
Hello!
Today I am a part of the Black Tide Book Tour for a selection of short monster stories that will surely keep you up at night!
Book Title: The Horror Zine's Book of Monster Stories
Authors: Many including Terry Grimwood, Christopher Beck, Simon Bleaken and Sumiko Saulson
My rating: 4*
Publisher: HellBound Books Publishing
Genre: Horror
Format read: E-book
Blurb: With an Introduction by Shirley Jackson Award-winner Gemma Files, this outstanding anthology of all things monstrous includes spine-chilling stories from Bentley Little, Simon Clark, Elizabeth Massie, Tim Waggoner, Sumiko Saulson, plus some of the best emerging horror writers working today.
“This anthology gives us a chilling glimpse at the dark and dangerous things prowling in the minds of some of today’s best horror writers.” – JG Faherty, author of Ragman and Songs in the Key of Death,
“Throughout the pages are creepy tales by up-and-comers who you may have read, plus writers brand new to a horror reader’s discerning eye. Embark on a journey to the realm where monsters—familiar or unique—dwell. Highly recommended to horror aficionados obsessed with eldritch fiction—this one’s for you!” – Nancy Kilpatrick, author of Thrones of Blood Series and the Darker Passions series.
My Review
I love horror stories and this anthology by HellBound Publishing is full of crazy and weird stories I would probably have never picked up otherwise. There are 31 short stories to enjoy in this collection which range from the disturbing to the gross and the downright scary!
Thursday 11 January 2024
The Red Trilogy by Paul Kane - Blog Tour Book Review
Hello!
Today I am part of the Black Tide book tour for The Red Trilogy by Paul Kane.
Book Title: Red, Blood Red & Deep Red
Author: Paul Kane
My Rating: 4*
Publisher: HellBound Books Publishing
Genre: Horror
Format Read: E-book
Blurb: Evil takes on many forms – something Rachael Daniels, an innocent care worker, is about to find out… personally.
Something is roaming the streets of the city where she lives, something monstrous with a taste for sweet, red, human blood.
Something that can be anything it wants to be.
Soon, Rachael learns the hard way that not even the friendliest faces can be trusted.
As she makes her way across that city one night on an errand of mercy, she quickly discovers the terrifying creature will definitely have no such consideration for her…
Together in one book for the very first time ever, the RED trilogy is a modern, urban reworking of a classic fairy tale, which puts the horror spin on an old favourite.
Blood RED picks up straight away after the events of RED, the first installment, while Deep RED throws you into a nightmarish future scenario. If you dare to open these pages, you’ll face a terrifying journey into the unknown – courtesy of award-winning and #1 bestselling author, Paul Kane (the sellout Hooded Man, Monsters, Sherlock Holmes and the Servants of Hell, & Before).
Friday 15 December 2023
Your Paper Quest Subscripton Box Review
Hello!
I was recently offered the opportunity to receive a Your Paper Quest subscription box and I jumped at the chance.
Your story awaits...
I received the December box which included 3 books that I can't wait to read! The box also includes bookmarks and a little note relevant to the novels which further engages you with the stories.
Monday 30 October 2023
NetGalley November Check In
Hello!
In November, it is the annual NetGalley November which is a fun month filled with trying to read as many books from your shelf as possible. There are fun prompts, a competition and group chats to help encourage you to read your highly anticipated books as well as the ones you have been avoiding!
My NetGalley shelf currently has 67 unread! Ranging from 2024 releases all the way back to 2020, I have a lot to read.
My feedback ratio is at 67% so I am hoping to get that back up into the 70s this month too.
These are some of the books I am most looking forward to reading: