Micro Book Review: The Good House by Tananarive Due
This book redefined how I think about horror. From the way a hometown atmosphere is made to feel chilling, to once-safe characters being twisted and hunted by an unknown evil, to the ultimate fight between love, family, and power, this story had me yelling for all my friends to read it immediately! I was in awe from page one, lost in the captivating prose and swept up in a story that did better than leave me guessing—the real horror comes from the inevitable way the evil sweeps through the people and places it touches. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about this book since I read it, truly it’s a masterclass in how to meld interior vs. exterior horror. I have to read it again.
Scare Type: Tension, Psychological
Horror, Romance, or Both?: Mainly horror with a satisfying romance subplot
Highlights: Character-driven horror
Rating: 💀💀💀💀💀
About Brianna
Brianna Saint Briar is the author of horror romance and horror romcom books, perfect for when you’re looking for life-or-death stakes, high-intensity romance, spooky shenanigans, and a HEA. She writes stories for readers who can’t get enough of the Gomez/Morticia vibe, who want dark stories featuring devoted couples. Learn more about her books or explore the blog for horror and romance mashups.
