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Laney

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reviewed The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchison (The Collector, #1)

Dot Hutchison: The Butterfly Garden (2016)

"Near an isolated mansion lies a beautiful garden. In this garden grow luscious flowers, shady …

Captivating

Dark, twisted, and triggering. The story slowly reveals with each turn of the page, taking the standard serial killer thriller and playing with the relationships of victim and villain. The main character I found very intriguing, wise beyond her years, and insightful. Overall an engaging read that can easily be read as a standalone as I didn’t realise it was part of a series. So I look forward to seeking out the others in this series.

reviewed The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig

Chuck Wendig: The Book of Accidents (Hardcover, 2021, Del Rey)

Book of

Lots of different themes run throughout this book. Family traumas, sci-fi, magic lovecraftian horror., and multiverses.

The family are relatable and I quickly become invested in how they would survive.

Wendigs style is very reminiscent of Stephen King, therefore if you are a fan of one you would probably enjoy the other.

finished reading Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig

Chuck Wendig: Staircase in the Woods (2025, Random House Publishing Group)

While on a camping trip, five high-schoolers bound by an oath to always protect one …

A page turner of a book, the short chapters help keep the pace, building tension, keeping the reader invested. Very reminiscent of Stephen King, the horror is gory and the exploration of friendships via dual time lines makes for an engaging read.