casparquarius's reviews
83 reviews

one of the single best pieces of horror media I think there’s ever been

more like 3.5 but I rounded up because I really like the found footage/epistolary format. my primary complaint with Episode 13 is that I wish it had gone further - with its format, with its scares, with its everything really. I enjoyed it, it was a fun quick read, but ultimately left me wanting more from it

I liked this one a lot! the writing occasionally felt a tad heavy-handed, but the story was compelling and I loved Ana's struggle with physical disability and mobility aids. as a disabled person myself, I am always wishing more horror explored that (instead of often equating disability with the horrors) and Ana's complicated relationship with her chair was refreshing and relatable

this was a weird read for me, to be honest. parts of it were very compelling, and I liked a couple of the characters a lot. his writing is just not my jam, I think, though some of his turns of phrase were very appealing to me

it's hard to know what to say about this book. I spent the first third or so uncertain of where it was going, but intrigued to find out and honestly it didn't disappoint. the last house on needless street is such a compelling ride; I don't always love stories that twist and turn a lot towards the end but this one managed to do it very well, and not only avoid ableist tropes that are such a staple of the horror genre but approach them thoughtfully and compassionately. the ending was maybe a touch twee and tidy for my personal taste, but I think it was well done. the writing itself was extremely interesting, with the different POV characters having their own distinctive voices, and that was one of my favorite things about it