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I loved this book. It's a bit raw and gory be warned but it is also fantastic. It's about a group of girls who have a seance that goes really wrong ❤️🐈‍⬛️❤️
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Scarathlon Game Week I Check-In:
56 books = 560 pts.

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This was a story possession story with Chicana characters from Texas. It had an interesting twist to the "spirit" possessing Fernanda. It has a feminist twist that explores sexuality and coming of age. The things Fernanda did were horrifying but the storybhad me hooked! 4 ⭐️

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🎧finished a #BlackCatCrew Buddy Read #Scarathlon2023

A quick 1, but fully fleshed out. A group of girls upon their high school graduation have a seance & 1 becomes inhabited. Good, evil, all the grey area & a huge dose of female rage.

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My physical list impossible considering I‘m in 2 #lmpbc groups & hosting #ReadingWesteros so I also have to read those BUT I have to read Christine & Enchanted Hacienda because they don‘t fit on the shelf 😂 3 audiobooks picked & whatever spooky goodies come in forLibby holds. 🐈‍⬛
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This novella was fantastic. I need more feminist horror in my life. Ancient gods, human monsters, possessions, female friendships. A latina Exorcist, but more satisfying in the end. At least for me. I also really love this cover. #SummerHorrorReads

Here's my book review for "Goddess of Filth" by V. Castro.

https://youtu.be/_wPnnS2zH1w

#2023ReadingBracket starting out pretty good this year. These were easy picks so far though.

To quote Lady Gaga:

“talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, shit on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.”

I love this cover so much. I want it as like wall art.

The books are on their way to @phantomx !

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This is a quick read that didn't really do it for me. The timeline is unclear and the writing style cursory. Castro is an author with a good message but no faith that her readers will get the message without her repeating it in plain language over and over again, which is fine, just not what I read fiction for.

I'll plan to get this one in the mail tomorrow or Thursday.
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A sensational, lurid piece of horror fiction that will stick in your mind long after the final page.

This story fed my craving for horror! It was liberating, haunting, and f-yah type moments. Definite pick for horror fans who want a fresh take on monsters and the true horrors and evils in life #lmpbc #round14 #groupH #horror @Jadams1776 @ImperfectCJ @allureofbeauty

I've added in some odd horror and debut authors-the last two picks are manga.
I'm torn between which pick to read
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Goddess of Filth by V. Castro is a story about the love a group of friends and how tough their bond is when they are tested after one of them is possessed.

You gotta pick this one up!

(Artwork by Cassie Daley of Let‘s Get Galactic!)

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/book-review-goddess-of-filth-by-v-castro/

A novella with a cool "possession", my only complaint is that I wish it were longer, so that the group of girls at the center could get more time to shine!

This book is novella length. It is very interesting, and easy to read. The possession storyline was different from others I have read. I especially liked the female empowerment, and how the girls realized their potential. I felt the inclusion of the priest subplot was unnecessary. Luckily it didn't take up too much time. I also felt at times the conversation was too juvenile, mostly when Fernanda was talking to the goddess. Overall I liked this.

There are five Chicanas, Lourdes, Fernanda, Ana, Pauline, and Pearla, who reunite after their first year of being out high school in San Antonio, TX. In fun they decide to do a seance asking for any spirit listening to come and help them in their lives. Little do they know, someone was listening. I really enjoyed this Chicana and feminist possession story that subverted all my expectations of what a possession story should be. I look forward 👇🏼

Since we‘re at the end of the month, I wanted to post what I received in my 2 April horror-themed book boxes. Here‘s what I got from #Nightworms.

I loved Goddess of Filth! I haven‘t had a chance to read Whisper Down the Lane, but it‘s on my May TBR & I‘m starting Scanlines* today. I absolutely love this subscription! I‘ve been introduced to a lot of great indie publishers & new authors. 👻

*Added a sticker over the cover to hide a violent image.