pickMy first book of 2025! A creepy folk horror that takes place in the woods of Appalachia, My Throat An Open Grave oozes feminine rage, religious shame, and generational trauma. Leah wishes for her baby brother to be taken by The Lord of the Wood, and he claims her offering. This book has a rich atmosphere and dream like depictions. Much thanks to @Larkken for an excellent first read of the year! 4/5 AuldLangSpine #ALspine
so-soIn the small town of Winston, Pennsylvania, several babies have gone missing over the years with bundles of sticks or ice left in their place. It's rumoured that the Lord of the Woods has taken them & anyone who goes looking for the stolen babies never returns.
Teenager Leah Jones doesn't really believe in the LotW, but wants nothing more than her freedom from taking care of her baby brother, Owen. (Continued)
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This book has Tori Bovalinos' signature writing style full of dark topics and meaningful messages. I loved the love story. It had me on the verge of tears, which is very rare because I usually don't read books for the romance. The descriptions are perfection, and the characters are very well written. I highly recommend this book!
Okay, this cover is AWESOME! 😱 This book is supposedly a sort of retelling of Labyrinth! I CAN'T WAIT TO READ IT!
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