Killer Summer

I went into Killer Summer already knowing I liked this author after reading “Bed Rot Baby”, and that feeling held true here. I’ll definitely be picking up whatever she writes next.One thing that really stood out to me was the writing style. The story started with the main character as a teenager, and the writing matched that phase perfectly. It was simple, quick, and really easy to fly through. I found myself reading those early chapters so fast. As the character got older, though, the writing shifted. The sentences became more descriptive and layered, which naturally slowed my pace a bit. It was such a thoughtful detail, and I genuinely appreciated the care that went into structuring the story that way.I also really enjoyed the stalker element. It gave me strong 90s nostalgia. Like the feeling of watching “Fear” for the first time. There were several moments that leaned into that vibe, especially the scenes set in the video rental store, which I loved.The ending worked for me, too. After everything that happened, I finished the book feeling settled, which isn’t always the case with horror/thrillers, but it fit this story well. This was a twisty, nostalgic read that kept me glued to the pages the whole way through. 🙌📚

I love the ‘come-back killers’. You know, the ones that cause damage, go away for a while, then return years later with a grudge? Yeah, those are some of my favorites.In "Killer Summer" we begin in 1998 with 18-year-old Dani Kincaid (and are immediately hit with a wave of nostalgia). Her stalker, Matt Vickers, turns murderous, gets caught and goes to jail, then comes back to finish the job 25 years later.During Vickers’s incarceration Dani has changed her name and moved across the country in an attempt to escape her past and live a somewhat normal life.However, Dani is not a normal girl. Her past trauma has affected her deeply, but she refuses to claim the Victim title.She’s learned self-defense, carries protection, has a go-bag, a plan of escape, extra home security measures in place, and a secret arsenal hidden in her bedroom closet. (how cool!)Is she paranoid, or prepared for the inevitable?🤘 This was an entertaining read from start to finish!I had fun with it. Plenty of gore and excitement.Yes, it was a bit repetitive, had some holes, and may have seemed a little over the top and absurd at times, but hey! That's the genre and that's what makes it Entertaining 🤩