#BookReview: There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins

Receiving books free in exchange for reviews will never sway the outcome of my reviews. All my reviews are own my personal thoughts and opinions whether they for review or bought. While I may feel a certain way, others may feel differently. So sit back and relax and check out my thoughts on this book. Don't forget to share your thoughts (no spoilers) on the books or reviews on this blog in comments.

Title: There's Someone Inside Your House

Format: ebook

Pages: 306

Published: 26th Sept 2017

Publisher: Macmillan's Children's Books

Source: Bought

Genre: YA Horror, Mystery

Shelfability:  Borrow

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Over a year after her parents sent her away from Hawaii to live with her grandmother in landlocked Nebraska, Makani Young is still adjusting to her new life. She's made a small group of close friends and even flirted with romance, but her past in Hawaii is still hard to forget. 

And then . . . one by one the students of her new high school begin to die in a series of gruesome murders. Makani doesn't know who's next on the list. Between this, and a secret scorching relationship with the school weirdo, this school year may turn out to be one to die for . . . literally. 

There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins will have you swooning with fear and romance, and is the perfect page-turner for fans of Scream Queens and I Know What You Did Last Summer.

I am a bit rusty on writing reviews so please bare with me. It's been a while since I even attempted writing one as you can see from the lack of blog posts. However, here goes nothing!!

There's Someone Inside Your House is a YA horror novel about teenager Makani. Who is forced to go live with her grandmother in Nebraska. She has a dark secret that she thought no one would have to find out. However, when her fellow classmates start getting murdered, will she be able to keep hiding her secret? And will she be safe from the killer?

Having read some of the author's work before I was familiar with her style of writing. The story itself is really quick read and you can easily get lost in it. There is no denying that the author knows how to write. However, it was the plot itself that I struggled with. It was an ok read don't get me wrong. I read it in a day. I just didn't love the story.

I was expecting it to be a really good YA slasher book. I am a big baby when comes to horror movies and books. So it doesn't take much to freak me out. Sadly this one didn't have that scare factor that I was looking for. The mystery aspect of the killer was interesting at first. You want to know who and why. Sadly, the killer is revealed way too early for my liking and the motive just felt a bit................meh.

Now the characters themselves, they didn't really stand out for me. Usually when reading a book you can connect with at least one character. I couldn't with any of them. Maybe Ollie a little for his pink hair because I used to have pink hair but that's about it. Makani is the main character with a dark secret. Now when you are teased with this from the beginning of the book you are wanting something dark, something juicy right? Makani made a mistake. Was it super dark? Not really. I was really disappointed with the big reveal. A huge let down.

As I said the story is a fast paced read. It's a good book just to escape into a for while. Just for me personally it didn't have the fear factor a good horror should have.

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#MovieReview: The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do The Time Warp Again (2016)

Movie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (TV Remake)

Cert: 12A(UK)/PG-13*

Release: 20th Oct 2016

Genre:Comedy, Horror, Musical

Directors: Kenny Ortega, 

Writers:  Richard O'Brien (screenplay), Jim Sharman (original screenplay)

Stars:  Reeve Carney, Tim Curry, Laverne Cox | See full cast & crew »

My Rating: 2.5 out of 5 

*I don't know the official cert for this is. I am just going with what I feel like it should be

About The Movie

It's the weird and wonderful as newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter a problem when their car halts in the rain. They both look for contact, only to find themselves at the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite. A place to stay is offered, but will Brad and Janet want to remain there? Especially when a large group of Transylvanians dance to the 'Time Warp', Dr. Frank-N-Furter builds his own man and a whole host of participation for the audience to enjoy. - Written by Simon (IMDb)

 

 

If you know me at all you will know that I freaking love Rocky Horror. I love the original move and I finally got to see the show live this year - if you want to see my thoughts on that check my THIS blog post. Now when I first heard they were doing TV movie remake, my first thought was "OK this might be good." Then I seen the casting and just thought "Oh dear god no" However, Friday night I finally sat down and gave this a go. And while I am still not sure the casting is right. It was watchable and I did sing along but it just doesn't have the same spark as the cult classic. 

Have you ever seen the movie or live show? If you have then you know exactly why Rocky Horror is iconic. The crazy sexy plot, the catchy tunes and the brilliant chemistry are what makes the original the epic Cult Classic it is. The remake of course has the catchy tunes and the same crazy plot but it was just lacking in chemistry. Rocky Horror is rather risque, it's meant to be sexy, thrilling and exciting. For me, the remake very PG and tame. Quoting a friend "It's Vanilla" 

 

I won't go into the plot because it's the same plot for the last 40 years and if you don't know what this is about where have you been? Go watch the original right now!!!! What I do want to talk about is the casting. I am going to get this one out the way first. Victoria Justice! Like seriously, WTF who thought she would make a good Janet? The girl can sing and she is beautiful. However, she just isn't Janet. I found her performance very boring. The same with Brad. I have no idea who he is but NO just NO!!!

Rif Raf and Magenta? OK They weren't actually too bad. I did think Rif Raf could have notched it up a little. He had the look but the acting could have been easily better. I have to admit I like Christina Milian. I thought her performance was actually spot on. And her hair? I want so much. As for the rest of the cast? Columbia, Eddie and Rocky himself? Oh dear Why? The only thing I like about Columbia was her costumes. 

 

 

And now, let me talk about Dr Frank N Furter. I love Laverne Cox, I think she a fantastic actress and yes I applaud FOX for casting someone who is Trans as a main role. HOWEVER, as much as I wanted to love her as Frank she is just didn't it for me. Yes, she is stunning and she is rocking those outfits but for me the whole appeal of Frank is that he is Man! He is man building a Man. He is a very masculine character even if he is waiting a corset and suspenders but he is still manly. Laverne is just too feminine to really pull this off. Her performance during the speaking parts is a little off. I felt like she was trying way too hard. When she was singing though? Yes that's when I love her.

 

 

There is scene at near the end where they are all singing and dancing. And I have to admit this was my favourite. You can see just how much fun the full cast was having and it's where they really all seem to come together and that one moment I felt saved it for me. Their outfits I am not sure about and Laverne seemed to be channeling Tina Turner and little of Beyonce. If you have seen it you know what I am talking about. I felt like if she was going to break out into "Proud Mary" it wouldn't have felt out the place lol. But look her in the pic below. The woman is rocking it and check those legs? Those are a set of pins to be jealous of!!!

 

 

What I did love about this remake was having Tim Curry as the criminologist. I thought that was a lovely tribute and a nice bonus for the fans for the original casting because let's face Tim Curry to many people IS Frank!!! He is perfect. To many people no one can ever compare to him because he plays that role so well. I think Laverne was trying to channel Tim but it just didn't work. 

 

If you are a fan of Rocky Horror I do suggesting watching it. Just don't expect too much from it. You will sing along whether you like the remake or not because the songs are the same and you just can't help yourself. If you haven't seen Rocky Horror before then go straight for the movie and then if you can watch the 40th Anniversary Live Show with David Bedella as Frank, he is my Frank!! 

 

 

I mean come on!! Look at him!!! He is just screams SEX!!!!!! Perfection!!!

 

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*Book Spotlight* The Ballerina and the Revolutionary

Title: The Ballerina and the Revolutionary

Author: Carmilla Voiez

Genre: Horror

Published:22nd Jan 2016

Publisher: Self-Published

Buy: Amazon UK / Amazon US / Book Depo / Wordery

Vivienne realizes she is dying. All she wants to do is see her daughter Giselle one last time and apologise. But Giselle no longer exists and it is Crow, a gender-queer anarchist, who returns to a family home that is plagued by ghosts and violent memories.

With the help of a shaman ze met in a dream, Crow unravels terrifying family secrets, hoping to find closure at last. But can anyone survive the shadows that lurk behind these fairy tales?

Carmilla Voiez is a new voice in the world of horror and dark fantasy. Her imagery harks back to the writings of Clive Barker and H P Lovecraft, but her voice is uniquely female. A varied diet of feminism and activism, a deep love of horror and a fascination with the Goth aesthetic created the creature of darkness we find today. Her books are both extraordinarily personal and universally challenging. As Jef Rouner of Houston Press once said - "You do not read her books, you survive them."

Carmilla lives in North East Scotland and finds inspiration in the wildlife, castles and desolate places that surround her. She lives with her two children, tom cat, and a poet, by the sea.

 

Carmilla's short stories can be found in a number of anthologies, including Klarissa Dreams. Her first novel "The Ballerina and the Revolutionary" is available for Kindle and in paperback, and her horror classic "The Starblood Trilogy" is being rereleased on May 21 2016. The Starblood Trilogy is currently being reimagined as a graphic novel with art by Anna Dmitrieva, and a complete collection of her short stories is due to follow in 2017.

Check out www.carmillavoiez.com for free short stories, a webcomic and a text based adventure game.

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*Waiting On Wednesday* What the Dead Want.

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted  by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Title:What The Dead Want

Series: N/A

Author: Norah Olson

Genre:YA, Horror, Mystery

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Published:26th July 2016

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16 -year-old Gretchen takes photographs to understand the world around her, a passion her mother Mona fostered and encouraged when she was still around. Since her mom disappeared years ago, Gretchen and her dad have lived on their own in New York City, haunted by Mona’s absence.

When Gretchen’s great aunt Esther calls unexpectedly to tell her that she has inherited the pre-Civil War mansion on her mother’s side of the family in upstate New York, Gretchen understands nothing except that her aunt needs her help. But what she finds there is beyond her imagination. The house is crumbling apart, filled with stacks of papers and journals from decades, even centuries past, and it’s crawling with rodents. It’s also full of secrets and a legacy of racism and violence so reprehensible that the ghosts of the past are exacting revenge on the living.

Somehow the mystery of Mona’s disappearance and the atrocities that happened on the land during the Civil War are inextricably intertwined, and it’s up to Gretchen to figure out how…before even more lives are lost

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Book Review: Zom-B (Zom-B #1) by Darren Shan

Reviewed By: Siobhán
Format: Hardback
Pages: 217
Published: 27th Sept 2012
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Source:  Bought
Genre: YA, Zombies, Horror
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Description:

When news reports start appearing of a zombie outbreak in Ireland, B's racist father thinks it's a joke-- but even if it isn't, he figures, it's ok to lose a few Irish. B doesn't fully buy into Dad's racism, but figures it's easier to go along with it than to risk the fights and abuse that will surely follow sticking up for Muslims, blacks, or immigrants. And when dodging his fists doesn't work, B doesn't hesitate to take the piss out of kids at school with a few slaps or cruel remarks. That is, until zombies attack the school. B is forced on a mad dash through the serpentine corridors of high school, making allegiances with anyone with enough gall to fight off their pursuers.

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Guest Review: Carrie by Stephen King

Reviewed by: Millie
Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Published: 13th Nov 2011*
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Source: Bought
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror
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*Re-published

Description:

Carrie White is no ordinary girl. Carrie White has the gift of telekinesis. To be invited to Prom Night by Tommy Ross is a dream come true for Carrie - the first step towards social acceptance by her high school colleagues. But events will take a decidedly macabre turn on that horrifying and endless night as she is forced to exercise her terrible gift on the town that mocks and loathes her . . .

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Book Review: Interview with the Vampire: Claudia's Story by Ashley Marie Witter/Anne Rice

Reviewed by: Siobhán
Format: Hardback
Pages: 256
Published: 22nd Nov 2012
Publisher: Headline
Source: Publisher
Genre: Horror, Graphic Novel
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Description:
A richly-illustrated adaptation of Anne Rice's INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE, told through the eyes of the vampire Claudia, who was just a little girl when she was turned by the vampire Lestat. Though she spends many years of happiness with her two vampire fathers, she gradually grows discontent with their insistence upon treating her like a little girl, even though she has lived as long as any mortal man...and her lust to kill is certainly no less than theirs...

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Book Review: Taking On The Dead (Famished #1) by Annie Walls

Reviewed by: Siobhán
Format: Kindle Ebook
Pages: 261
Published: 20th Sept 2012
Publisher: Self-Published
Source: Author for Review
Genre: Horror, Dark Fantasy
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Description:

Life for Kansas was perfect until the day the world changed.

She has been hiding out for four years in solitude. It's the only way to survive. The only way not to draw the living dead. Helping a small group of people, she learns the new world might not be what she assumes. Venturing out of her refuge and comfort zone, she meets Rudy, who helps her find a greater purpose. She realizes that the world has moved on without her. Only it's not what she expects. Her knowledge of the living dead grows and only makes her more curious as humanity continues to hang on by a thread. While on her search for answers she finds comfort in new friendships and love, but her past seems as if it will haunt her forever.

Kansas takes it upon herself to help other survivors, which would be easy if the famished were the only obstacles.

5

Truth or Dare..(Creepover #1) by PJ Night

Reviewed by: Siobhán
Format: Paperback
Pages: 142
Published:  5th April (UK)
Publisher:  Atom
Source:  Publisher for Review
Genre: Children's Horror, Mystery
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Description:

During a round of Truth or Dare, Abby Miller confesses her crush on Jake Chilson. The only people who know her secret are her friends at the sleepover - and whoever sent her a text message in the middle of the night warning her to stay away from Jake...or else! But Abby isn't going to stay away from Jake, especially not after he asks her to the school dance. As the night of the dance comes closer, some very creepy things start happening to Abby. Someone definitely wants to keep her away from Jake. Is it a jealous classmate or, as Abby begins to suspect, could it be a ghost?

5

March BotM: Dracula by Bram Stoker

Pages: 448
Published: September 7th 2006 (First in 1897)
Publisher: Sphere
Genre: Adult Fantasy, Gothic Horror

Description:

When Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania to help Count Dracula with the purchase of a London house, he makes a series of horrific discoveries about his client. Soon afterwards, various bizarre incidents unfold in England: an apparently unmanned ship is wrecked off the coast of Whitby; a young woman discovers strange puncture marks on her neck; and the inmate of a lunatic asylum raves about the 'Master' and his imminent arrival.

Review:

Dracula is probably the most famous vampire of all time. And alway will be. Everyone has heard of Dracula. Even if they haven't read the book or watch any of movies we all know him. As a vampire obsessed female I really should have read this long long ago. However, it wasn't until a few years ago that I eventually read it. I have read it that much my first copy is in tatters.

The story of Dracula is told through letters, journel entries and newspaper clippings. I don't really need to go into much detail about the storyline of Dracula. As we all know the basic story. Jonathan travels to Transylvania to meet Dracula and in the process is pulled into a world of vampires. Dracula travels to England and from there all hell break lose.

Dracula is what a vampire is meant to be. Monsterous!. I know I love all types of Vampires. However, for me Dracula is THE Vampire. Bram Stoker has created a creature so dark and scary that send shivers up and down my spine everytime I read the story.

Even though Dracula is evil and all. I still felt for him. Personally I felt all he wanted was to love Mina and have her love him back. So naturally I was rooting for Dracula. (What can I say I like them bad to bone lol)

My only downside to Dracula is the language. The first time I read this novel I gave up because I have always struggled with old English Language. However, that first read I fell in love the story and is one of my favourite novels. And my favourite vampire read of all time. Nothing will ever beat it for. I recommend this to anyone who loves vampires, horror and gothic fiction.

Rate: 5/5

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