Top 5… creepy atmospheres!
Good morning bookworms!
Today’s Top 5 Tuesday is ‘creepy atmospheres’! Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by the super lovely Shanah over at the Bionic Bookworm. You can visit her here, and join in for Top 5 Tuesday by checking out all the amazing topics that are coming up!
So… I don’t read thriller or horror books… like, at all. So, I will try my best for this week, but hopefully I will be all in for November!!
The Wicked Deep – Shea Ernshaw
This book is about as creepy as I get. Sister-witches and hundred year curses and drowning boys. And apart from the ending, I really loved this book. (I just think it was too sweet, ok?! Apparently the creepy books that I do read, I want them to have a more murdery ending…) But yes, this cursed little seaside town with its fog and witches was dark and lovely.
To Kill a Kingdom – Alexandra Christo
Murderous mermaids that keep human hearts under the floor in their bedrooms? Sure, that’s not creepy. (Said no one ever.) I mean, her mum was basically a certifiable evil sea witch, but still. Between all the family dynamics and the singing to compel people, is there really any wonder that this book makes the list?! I mean, especially when you compare the deep, dark underwater world with the light, bright, golden land – there is certainly a huge contrast!
Midnight Crossing – Charlaine Harris
Of all the Charlaine Harris books I have read (and there have been quite a few), I think the Midnight series is probably the most creepy in its atmosphere. And yet, I also find it the most fascinating. Picture this: You are driving along a highway, in the middle of absolutely nowhere. You come up to a singular crossroad that has a singular traffic light. Surrounding this traffic light is a small garage and shop, a diner, a hotel filled with retirees, an antiques store and nail salon, a pawn shop, a small church and cemetery, and a shop that sells occult items. There are also some residences behind each of the shop fronts. This is the town / village / intersection that is Midnight.
The Price Guide to the Occult – Leslye Walton
Dark forests and coast lines and weeds that come and choke you in the supernatural fog. More witches that have been wronged and curses for generations. Yes, please. I’ll take 7 more of these. Also, Walton’s writing had such a beautiful, mystical flow to it. I really felt like I was there, almost drowning, in the cold dark water. Not to mention the blood and the compulsion and the spooky, spooky fog. Did I mention the fog?!
The Scorpio Races – Maggie Stiefvater
I mean… if you thought you were getting away today without me screaming about this book, well, I’m sorry to disappoint. (I’m not really sorry. I will still be screaming about this when I’m dead.) The entire island of Thisby is creepy. Its murderous water horses that eat people and livestock for one month per year, the many blood rituals the town performs so as to ward off superstitions, the grisly cast of characters that probably belong in a carnival sideshow. This book will never stop having this beautiful yet hauntingly terrifying atmosphere.
I mean… maybe I do like creepy books?! Tell me some of your favourites!!
22 Comments
Kayla @ Books and Blends
Great post! I loved the atmosphere in The Wicked Deep and can’t’ wait to read her upcoming release.
Meeghan reads
Yes, me too!! My preorder for Winterwood was posted yesterday!!
Blair Leftly
I seriously need to read To Kill A Kingdom!
Meeghan reads
It’s really good!! I need to start on Into the Crooked Place by Christo. My copy came this month!!
Blair Leftly
I look forward to seeing your thoughts on it 🙂
Meeghan reads
I’ve just finished the Bloodlines series so hopefully I’ll get to it this week!!
evelynreads1
The wicked deep is great for this list!
(www.evelynreads.com)
Meeghan reads
Thanks Evelyn!! I’m looking forward to Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw too!! My preorder finally posted… so I probably only have 2 weeks to wait for it to arrive!!
evelynreads1
I’m just hoping they have it in the store ASAP haha!
Anna @MyBookishDream
I really liked The Wicked Deep so I’m happy to see it on your list! 😀 I already own To Kill a Kingdom and I can’t wait to read it, I have heard so many amazing things about that book. Great list!
Meeghan reads
Thanks Anna!! I hope you get to To Kill a Kingdom soon!! If you liked The Wicked Deep then it should be right up your alley!! ?
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Fati
I looooved To Kill A Kingdom! The Wicked Deep sounds interesting, I might have to check it out
Meeghan reads
If you loved To Kill A Kingdom, I highly recommend The Wicked Deep.
I’ll probably start Into the Crooked Place soon too. Super excited for it!!
Veronika @ Wordy and Whimsical
I really enjoyed To Kill a Kingdom – it’s one of the darkest fantasies I’ve ever read, and the banter between the main characters was A+. Can I just say that I love how you mention The Scorpio Races at least every week? THE DEDICATION is amazing. Also, yes, it has a creepy, unsettling atmosphere, and I loved every minute of it. Great list, Meeghan!
Meeghan reads
Why, thank you!! (Seriously, I’m sitting here giggling about The Scorpio Races… If I had done last week’s audiobooks, it would have made it then too… it’s probably the only audiobook I’ve ever really enjoyed and fully listened to!!) ?
Meaghan @ Words Gremlin
THE WICKED DEEP BELONGS ON THIS LIST
But for real, great picks! I want to get to TKaK and Price Guide as soon as I can, but I definitely agree on TSR and TWD!
Meeghan reads
I HIGHLY recommend Price Guide and TKaK if you loved TWD!! Price Guide, especially. It’s so amazing!!
Meaghan @ Words Gremlin
I own a copy of TKaK, so that’s what I’ll have to start with! Hopefully I’ll get Price Guide soon though…
Kal @ Reader Voracious
Oh man, the atmosphere for The Wicked Deep is unreal and I love it so much; very excited for Winterwood! Great list for someone who doesn’t do spooky, hehe!
Meeghan reads
Hahahaha, thanks Kal!!
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