A review by Nalini Haynes The reader discovers a magical circus, a night circus only open under cover of darkness and laid out in circles or …
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You’ll Be Fine by Jen Michalski
A review by Nalini Haynes Alex is in a kind of limbo. She’s still grieving her ex leaving abruptly. Then her mom dies. She flies …
Lockdown, re-opening and streaming services
It’s been a truly weird 2 years. I’m desperately trying to avoid the word “unprecedented” because I’ve come to LOATHE it. Anyhoo, here we are …
The Unusual Abduction of Avery Conifer by Ilsa Evans
A review by Nalini Haynes I have a confession to make. Spin Cycle inspired my love of Ilsa Evans’s writing. And I’ve loved her work …
Lights of Prague by Nicole Jarvis
A review by Nalini Haynes The Lights of Prague is a historical fantasy novel. Set in gaslight era Prague where monsters roam freely, with a …
Fading Fame: Women of a Certain Age in Hollywood by Pam Munter
A review by Nalini Haynes Fading Fame is a shocking historical fiction collection of stories told in different media – short stories, poems, plays – …
Barbara Crampton talks about feminism in horror
Cult icon and horror legend Barbara Crampton built a formidable career in a tough industry, and a dedicated fanbase. Jakob’s Wife is her latest starring …
Paula Brancati on Slasher: Flesh and Blood
Nalini Haynes talks to Paula Brancati from the new Shudder Original Event Series, Slasher: Flesh & Blood. This series will premiere exclusively on premium genre …
The Inheritance by Gabriel Bergmoser
A review by Nalini Haynes Well, it’s getting harder to get access to my computer to write up reviews lately. Admittedly that’s partly my compulsive …
Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows by Denis Knight and Cristy Burne
A review by Nalini Haynes Wednesday Weeks is struggling in school. She’s in year 6 and is terrified her teacher will fail her because whenever …
The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell
A review by Nalini Haynes One night Tallula Murray went to a party at a friend’s place and didn’t come home. A year later, Tallula’s …
The Therapist by Helene Flood
A review by Nalini Haynes Sara’s husband Sigurd goes away for the weekend. She is a therapist so sees her Friday clients before expecting a …
The Husbands by Chandler Baker
A review by Nalini Haynes Nora is a full-time lawyer, has one child at home and another on the way. Meanwhile, her husband Hayden pulls …
The Dark Lady by Akala
A review by Nalini Haynes Henry is an orphan raised by an (unofficial) foster family who use his magical gift of reading any language to …
The 22 Murders of Madison May by Max Barry
A review by Nalini Haynes Madison May is a real estate agent with acting aspirations. Then Clayton Hors murders her. Felicity Staples is a political …