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Review: How to Survive a Horror Story by Mallory Arnold
I finished the second half of this book in one sitting—and got a headache for my trouble. But what a ride. Mallory Arnold’s novel sinks its teeth in and doesn’t let go, a true page-turner with cinematic potential. I could see scenes play out: the deer appearing after the maze, the ghostly servants, the house that breathes hunger.
Melanie is a compelling character—likeable and horrifying in equal measure. A writer who might have the words, but not the substance. Her arc is uncomfortable and fascinating. Writers, after all, aren’t supposed to dig blindly; stories should be excavated like dinosaur bones—carefully, with respect. And Melanie… doesn’t.
By the end, it’s unclear who survives. The house wants seven victims, and maybe it gets them. Maybe even the monster counts. The horror community might come out on top—or maybe it gets devoured, too. Hungry house, hungry Melanie. Either way, Arnold delivers something memorable. How to Survive a Horror Story is good horror—creepy, layered, and smart.
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