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The Spirit Bares Its Teeth was the most intense book I read in a long time!

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The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White My rating: 5 of 5 stars I absolutely loved reading The Spirit Bares Its Teeth! This book is definitely not for everybody; it contains strong and intense body horror. However, that body horror made me feel more grounded than any other book I have read in a long time. There were moments when the reading experience was so intense I was literally hyperaware of the present and my own body. That was such a remarkable experience. I am someone who struggles a lot to get out of my own head, and having something that literally pulled me violently to the present moment was very rewarding. The main characters are so likable and relatable in so many ways. I will have a part of Silas and Daphne with me forever. Please check the trigger warnings before going in, but if you're okay with it, give it a shot, The Spirit Bares Its Teeth is one of the most intense books I ever read. 2024 was a year full of 5 stars reads for me, I couldn't be happ...

I read The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker

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The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker My rating: 5 of 5 stars I absolutely love the Hellraiser movie franchise and Clive Barker as an artist, so it was very easy for me to love this book as well. I have recently read Piranesi and have been in awe of books that, although super short, still have such a developed universe. It's the type of book I wish I could write myself someday. The novella was short, and I wish we had more time with the Cenobites. I will definitely be progressing to the comic books to see more of The Order of the Gash! Easy 5 stars. View all my reviews