![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() That way you can pull in readers who would love to read your book. If that’s what you want to write, then sing it loud and proud. It bothers me that it isn’t well-advertised as one. It doesn’t bother me that The Writing Retreat is a sexy sapphic thriller/horror novel. As Alex gets over her writer’s block, she feels like she is almost channeling the house’s spooky history and her dreams are full of sexy hookups with the other writers. Our protagonist Alex spends the first part of the novel obsessing over Wren, her ex-best friend who ditched her after they hooked up. However, the publisher fails to mention that The Writing Retreat is a spicy sapphic thriller with major horror vibes. The previous paragraph is how the publisher describes The Writing Retreat. One of my biggest pet peeves: when the publisher’s description doesn’t prepare you for a book. As strange things begin to happen and one of the writers vanishes in a storm, Alex goes from wanting to be published to wanting to make it out alive. Upon arrival, Roza explains that each attendee has a month to write a novel from scratch and the winner will receive a large publishing deal. When Alex is invited to attend a month-long writing retreat at the estate of feminist horror writer Roza Vallo, she knows it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Atria Books through NetGalley. Audiobook Length: 11 hours and 30 minutes ![]()
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