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nouveau's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
andreaeggenberger's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
pbraue13's review against another edition
3.0
Too cozy to be considered a horror story, but enjoyable none the less 3/5 stars
geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
‘Lucky Girl, How I Became A Horror Writer: A Krampus Story’ by M. Rickert is an ebook about Christmas and monsters.
Ro is an aspiring writer spending Christmas in a local diner. When she joins an impromptu group of four strangers, she starts a tradition of gift exchanges and scary story swapping that will lead Ro down darker paths.
When it's all over, I didn't feel like I was very scared at all. There is a good idea here, but the story didn't feel completely done, but I really liked the atmosphere.
Ro is an aspiring writer spending Christmas in a local diner. When she joins an impromptu group of four strangers, she starts a tradition of gift exchanges and scary story swapping that will lead Ro down darker paths.
When it's all over, I didn't feel like I was very scared at all. There is a good idea here, but the story didn't feel completely done, but I really liked the atmosphere.
kleonard's review
2.0
A ghost story/horror novel in the tradition of Christmas-time ghost stories in the UK, this novel tries hard to have a twist but it's so easy to know what's coming that it rather spoils the tale. The whole thing feels rushed, and while it doesn't need to be longer, it could have used a lot of tightening up and editing to make it a stronger story.
lostgirl8787's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
precioussantiago's review against another edition
3.0
A little over 100 pages this is a perfect novella to add to your TBR for Christmas season. It was cozy and atmospheric. Not really scary, but it does have an interesting plot, not at all what you might think you’re getting into. I wished it were longer as there is a bit of a twist at the end that could have elevated the story had we spent more time with it. I’d definitely say this is worth your time for the holidays, would be a great start for those are just starting out with horror or for those that prefer their horror a bit mild.
berlyndinosaur's review against another edition
3.0
A fun and festive read! My only wish is that it had little more substance
staystitchy's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to Tor for letting me read LUCKY GIRL early. This book hits the shelves on September 13!
Krampus stories have always intrigued me and this one is no exception. This novella features all the creepy characters you’d expect and then some. I loved how this story came to life and I hated how these characters didn’t hear me screaming at them and I still definitely recommend it.
Four strangers meet in a diner and decide to hang out for Christmas to cure their loneliness. Ghost stories are shared as well as secrets from the past. Krampus can never be tamed.
Krampus stories have always intrigued me and this one is no exception. This novella features all the creepy characters you’d expect and then some. I loved how this story came to life and I hated how these characters didn’t hear me screaming at them and I still definitely recommend it.
Four strangers meet in a diner and decide to hang out for Christmas to cure their loneliness. Ghost stories are shared as well as secrets from the past. Krampus can never be tamed.