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ursula_fricke's review against another edition
Got bored after the third not so interesting story in a row.
katkinney's review against another edition
5.0
I’m always on the lookout for great Halloween and autumn themed novels as it’s my favorite season of the year, so I was thrilled to find this anthology of short stories, which not only contains wonderfully seasonal ghostly tales, but is also written for charity, with all proceeds donated to the Feeding America food banks.
In this delightful collection you can expect spooky ghosts stories, shipwrecks from long ago, a trip to see the Aurelia borealis by a chilly lake on a bitterly cold night, an eerie underwater cave where you might not make it out alive, supernatural beings lurking at every turn, a bully you want to wish away, but then everything turns out so, so wrong, a witch manifesting her powers for the first time, children lost in an enchanted wood ruled by an evil witch, a glimpse at the Salem witch trials… just everything spooky and witchy and delightful about Halloween wrapped up into a collection of well-told stories. And you can support a wonderful charity while enjoying a great read!
And owls. LOTS of owls. I loved every word. Can’t wait to read next year’s anthology.
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In this delightful collection you can expect spooky ghosts stories, shipwrecks from long ago, a trip to see the Aurelia borealis by a chilly lake on a bitterly cold night, an eerie underwater cave where you might not make it out alive, supernatural beings lurking at every turn, a bully you want to wish away, but then everything turns out so, so wrong, a witch manifesting her powers for the first time, children lost in an enchanted wood ruled by an evil witch, a glimpse at the Salem witch trials… just everything spooky and witchy and delightful about Halloween wrapped up into a collection of well-told stories. And you can support a wonderful charity while enjoying a great read!
And owls. LOTS of owls. I loved every word. Can’t wait to read next year’s anthology.
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jenniferlwatson's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
ltwardwriter's review
5.0
When you find yourself wearing jeans, flannel button-downs, and boots again, this is the perfect book for you to read! 'Autumn Nights' is a wonderful collection of dark YA stories meant that will immerse you into all the feels of autumn.
'Aurora Borealis' - A perfect starter to the collection. This story has a haunting feel as you read, not knowing if the strange events are real or are Kelly's nerves getting to her, making her paranoid?
'The Glimmerseed' - Life is hard for Kyle and all he wants is to feel better. A mysterious character arrives with promises of an interesting trade. This is a Rumpelstiltskin-esque story that sucks you right in.
'Reaper' - Don't hurt the dog! Kelly tells a dark tale that keeps moving. Throughout, you worry for Leah and her dog Reaper as the strange just keeps getting stranger, leaving the reader to finally take a breath after the last word.
'An Unfinished Song' - Some birthdays suck more than others and for Leah, the one after her mother's death is anything but celebratory. A fast-paced tale where Leah learns what she thought had been is very different than what it was.
'It's the End of the World' - "...and I feel fine." At least Ed Lovely does as he's a demon hunter and well-trained to handle things like the apocalypse. In this comical tale, Ed is thrown for twists and turns, taking them in stride and with humor as he babysits neatness obsessed tween Scotland, all while trying to save the world from ending.
'The Price' - A fairy tale feel of a story, Marta and her younger brothers are lured into the woods due to childish curiosities. They discover wrongs that they wish to right, but as with everything, there is a price to pay and Marta must choose if she's willing to pay without knowing the costs.
'Candle and Bell' - Salem witches are a staple of American autumn folklore and Miltimore takes a historical fictional twist in her tale, giving the reader insight as to some of the lesser known aspects of the infamous accusations. A lovely tale that will make you want to go watch 'Hocus Pocus' when you're done reading.
'Nothing But Red' - Amara's womanhood becomes a much more difficult transition as she learns in her lineage, there are supernatural monthlies to contend with. A well-done story filled with all the frustrations of learning what it's like to have your body do what comes naturally while you're trying to figure out who you are.
'The Summoning' - Demons are summoned and evil tasks will occur. Or, something will go very wrong and both demon and summoner are screwed. A hilarious tale where you don't know if you should be rooting for the demon, but you find yourself doing so anyway.
'Rings' - Could Bo just get a win? Bo struggles with being so 'Bo-ring' in his life, such a doormat, that he doesn't just crave adventure, he's going to fight to have one. As he and his bff Brady find themselves in a haunted house, Bo has to decide how much he really wants to be something other than boring.
'A Tenacious Soul' - A grifter wanders into The Bent Owl on a dark and stormy night, hoping to dry out and maybe take the proprietors for a bit of their coin. However, Samuel has no idea that the so-called bumpkins are not like his usual marks. This is a dark tale that will leave you screaming, 'Gah!'
'The Dirt is Thirsty' - And throughout the story, so is the reader. As Nic establishes himself in his new home off the grid, he tries to figure out if Rockwell is a deserted ghost town or a town of ghosts in the desert. As you read, make sure you have a glass of water beside you!
These twelve stories, each incorporating an owl as a part of the story, were absolutely a delightful read. I highly recommend 'Autumn Nights' for any before-bedtime chills you might crave.
'Aurora Borealis' - A perfect starter to the collection. This story has a haunting feel as you read, not knowing if the strange events are real or are Kelly's nerves getting to her, making her paranoid?
'The Glimmerseed' - Life is hard for Kyle and all he wants is to feel better. A mysterious character arrives with promises of an interesting trade. This is a Rumpelstiltskin-esque story that sucks you right in.
'Reaper' - Don't hurt the dog! Kelly tells a dark tale that keeps moving. Throughout, you worry for Leah and her dog Reaper as the strange just keeps getting stranger, leaving the reader to finally take a breath after the last word.
'An Unfinished Song' - Some birthdays suck more than others and for Leah, the one after her mother's death is anything but celebratory. A fast-paced tale where Leah learns what she thought had been is very different than what it was.
'It's the End of the World' - "...and I feel fine." At least Ed Lovely does as he's a demon hunter and well-trained to handle things like the apocalypse. In this comical tale, Ed is thrown for twists and turns, taking them in stride and with humor as he babysits neatness obsessed tween Scotland, all while trying to save the world from ending.
'The Price' - A fairy tale feel of a story, Marta and her younger brothers are lured into the woods due to childish curiosities. They discover wrongs that they wish to right, but as with everything, there is a price to pay and Marta must choose if she's willing to pay without knowing the costs.
'Candle and Bell' - Salem witches are a staple of American autumn folklore and Miltimore takes a historical fictional twist in her tale, giving the reader insight as to some of the lesser known aspects of the infamous accusations. A lovely tale that will make you want to go watch 'Hocus Pocus' when you're done reading.
'Nothing But Red' - Amara's womanhood becomes a much more difficult transition as she learns in her lineage, there are supernatural monthlies to contend with. A well-done story filled with all the frustrations of learning what it's like to have your body do what comes naturally while you're trying to figure out who you are.
'The Summoning' - Demons are summoned and evil tasks will occur. Or, something will go very wrong and both demon and summoner are screwed. A hilarious tale where you don't know if you should be rooting for the demon, but you find yourself doing so anyway.
'Rings' - Could Bo just get a win? Bo struggles with being so 'Bo-ring' in his life, such a doormat, that he doesn't just crave adventure, he's going to fight to have one. As he and his bff Brady find themselves in a haunted house, Bo has to decide how much he really wants to be something other than boring.
'A Tenacious Soul' - A grifter wanders into The Bent Owl on a dark and stormy night, hoping to dry out and maybe take the proprietors for a bit of their coin. However, Samuel has no idea that the so-called bumpkins are not like his usual marks. This is a dark tale that will leave you screaming, 'Gah!'
'The Dirt is Thirsty' - And throughout the story, so is the reader. As Nic establishes himself in his new home off the grid, he tries to figure out if Rockwell is a deserted ghost town or a town of ghosts in the desert. As you read, make sure you have a glass of water beside you!
These twelve stories, each incorporating an owl as a part of the story, were absolutely a delightful read. I highly recommend 'Autumn Nights' for any before-bedtime chills you might crave.
reader_9092's review against another edition
4.0
Fun bite sized scary stories! I love this anthology series and so hope they do it again this year!!
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