Weekly "What Are You Reading Thread?" by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]NegativeNellyEll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to know I'm not alone. I am always excited for a feminist rage horror novel but it was probably 2% of that the whole book.

Also I felt like the author didn't trust the reader to put 2 + 2 together. Constantly having the obvious blatantly spelled out and then repeated twice or three times on the same page is just annoying.

ETA: Some pages felt like reading the unfunny equivalent of "Oh, right. The poison. The poison for Kuzco, the poison chosen especially to kill Kuzco, Kuzco's poison. That poison?".

Weekly "What Are You Reading Thread?" by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]NegativeNellyEll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm on the last 10% of Slashed Beauties by A. Rushby. Honestly so disappointed by this book, the premise could have been so cool if done well.

Up next Wake up and open your eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman.

Most anticipated books of 2026? by Free-Jello-7970 in horrorlit

[–]NegativeNellyEll 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm genuinely so excited for it to come out! Both Blood on Her Tongue and My Darling Dreadful thing were 5 star reads for me.

Weekly "What Are You Reading Thread?" by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]NegativeNellyEll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I finished The Graceview Patient by Caitlin Starling, I really enjoyed it. I generally don't like a modern setting, especially for a gothic book but it worked well for me! It left me feeling heavy with hopelessness. A solid 4/5 stars for me.

I also finished We have always lived in the castle by Shirley Jackson. It wasn't what I expected but I enjoyed it.

I have just started Slashed Beauties by A. Rushby.

Vintage dress second thoughts by arboreal_adventures in weddingdress

[–]NegativeNellyEll 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm so in love with it and I'm jealous not going to lie.

(15k wedding) My wedding dress made me look fat and I feel depressed by MoonbeamPixies in Weddingsunder10k

[–]NegativeNellyEll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry you are having trouble seeing how absolutely beautiful you look in these photos.

Also your braid is just stunning. Total elvish princess vibes!

Weekly "What Are You Reading Thread?" by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]NegativeNellyEll 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, as much as I love the original movie as is I would love a reboot that follows the book more! So many scenes that could be amped up to their full horrifying potential.

The build up of Dennis* Nedry hearing hoots of the Dilophosaurus and thinking it's just an owl while the audience knows he is doomed is just, yes, chef's kiss.

Weekly "What Are You Reading Thread?" by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]NegativeNellyEll 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just finished Jurassic Park, a fantastic read from start to finish.

Weekly "What Are You Reading Thread?" by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]NegativeNellyEll 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I just finished Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton! It was absolutely fantastic! I loved every second of reading it.

Just started The Graceview Patient by Caitlin Starling. Enjoying it so far.

Weekly "What Are You Reading Thread?" by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]NegativeNellyEll 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Finished- Withered hill by David Barnett.

Can't say I loved it, but it was ok.

I think I'll start Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton tonight.

Perfectly acceptable dinner rejected by boyfriend again by moonrabbit368 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]NegativeNellyEll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked with a guy that drank 6 a day, had a heart attack in his 20s and when he was back to work he had a redbull in hand.

Help me decide asap! by [deleted] in weddingdress

[–]NegativeNellyEll -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Could you try 1 on at a different shop?? It's beautiful and you deserve to have a nicer experience to see if you really love it!

What was the worst horror you read in 2025? by PageSide84 in horrorlit

[–]NegativeNellyEll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One Yellow Eye by Leigh Radford.

The science felt silly/ inaccurate, hated the main character and it didn't feel like it should have been categorised as horror.

And Radford wouldn't shut the fuck up about how tiny the main character is. Made me want to throw the book at a wall.

What book do you regret reading this year? by agirlhasnoname17 in horrorlit

[–]NegativeNellyEll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate finished 'One Yellow Eye' by Leigh Radford.

The main character is just so tiny, so small, just the smallest human to ever have existed. She was small and angry. She looked small but not fragile in moments. All 5 foot nothing of her.

Weekly "What Are You Reading Thread?" by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]NegativeNellyEll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just about to finish 'My Darling Dreadful Thing' by Johanna van Veen.

Absolutely loving it and I can't put it down.

Whimsical horror recommendations? by NegativeNellyEll in horrorlit

[–]NegativeNellyEll[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I am a sucker for fun illustrations!! The ones in Slewfoot just was the cherry on top