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or don't, but don't say I didn't warn you
What to Read This Week
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What It’s About
Dixie Wheeler, a twentysomething still coping with the tragedy of her past, sees that her childhood home is up for sale and pounces to buy it. The only issue? This childhood home is where her entire family was murdered by her father, who brutally killed his wife and children with a knife, then killing himself. Dixie, the youngest at only one years old, was the only one left alive.Â
Needless to say, others in her life find it odd that she wants to purchase the home in which this crime happened, but Dixie knows this is the only way she can ever get closure. But immediately after moving in, it seems as though the spirits of her past have unfinished business they want Dixie to solve—or it’s all in Dixie’s head.Â
This is a psychological horror novel with an old mystery, strong haunted vibes, and incredible storytelling of broken and flawed characters who come to life as you read.
(Heads up: The hardcover and paperback covers are wildly different, but it’s the same book!)
Who Will Like It
If you’re hooked on true-crime podcasts or the recent influx of slasher films on streaming services, this book is for you. It’s a blend of thriller, horror, and mystery, with a twisted family to boot. It’s perfect for the month of October while all the ghoulish decor is out, but it’ll even extend well into the Thanksgiving time and (maybe) help make your own family seem relatively boring.
Next Up
I’m currently reading Reprieve by James Han Mattson, which is a social commentary horror set in an escape-room-style haunted house, and I’m loving every second of it. I’m also incorporating morning reading into my routine for books that are a bit more challenging that I’m usually too tired to read at night, and my current pick is Without You, There Is No Us, a memoir about an American teacher sent to North Korea to educate the children of the elite.
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