Published by Deadbolt Books Genres: Fiction, Horror
Format: ARC, eBook
Welcome to Slashtag!
It’s a horror reality show that takes 7 celebrities and places them in the infamous Propitius Hotel. The hotel is famous for being the home to Arthur Wilson, a notorious serial killer.
Tawny Howlett is a top lifestyle influencer who has seen her image take a battering after a drink she endorsed made people sick. To help her image, she agrees to take part in the reality horror show that will be streamed for all to see. She doesn’t want to, but her image needs some help! It is when she enters the home with other participants that she learns the ghosts are real and the horror is all too real. There they will have to work together to survive. Tawny’s younger sister, April will help Tawny in any way that she can from the outside.
Fans of “The Cabin in the woods”, “Saw”, “Big Brother” and escape rooms will enjoy this one. Plus, readers will also get H.H. Holmes and his “Murder Castle” vibes from this book. There are plenty of horror film references thrown in as well. I don’t think I need to tell anyone that this book is creepy, dark, gory, entertaining, and horrific!
Throughout the book, I wanted things to move along a little bit more. I thought the book could have used a little bit of editing and been just as enjoyable but not feel as long. I enjoyed the dread, tension, and unease in the book. One could feel it when the participants realized that their lives were in danger. Like a horror film, this does get gory.
Overall, an enjoyable and entertaining book which would make a killer movie!
Thank you to Deadbolt Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.