The Tags of Halloween! (Part 1)

 

I wanted to do a few fun posts to celebrate the Halloween season so I went down a rabbit hole on the internet to see what I could find.  I actually came across three I really liked so let's see how many I get to before Spooky Season is over. This one is credited to The Book Pusher on YouTube.  I looked and it doesn't seem they have a channel anymore or I would link it, but I do want to give credit where credit is due.

Corn Maze - what book had you confused and lost from the beginning?

Not my typical genre read but I was so lost as to why someone would be so obsessed with an entitled young adult college athlete who allows his friends to seek revenge on the woman he loves.  And by revenge, I'm talking physical abuse, near rapes, kidnapping her mother and gaslighting Rika on her whereabouts, freezing all her financial accounts and burning down her house. 

Haunted House - what book has the creepiest setting?

Can't get much creepier than inside a whale for most of the book.

Ghost Boyfriend - who is your eternal book boyfriend?

I really don't do book boyfriends, but I love a good dog character.  One of my faves is Mouse, Harry Dresden's enormous and magical canine companion. The minute something happens to Mouse, I will completely give up on the series.  

Caramel Apple Suckers - best dang Halloween book ever

I believe this book has mixed reviews, but I really enjoyed it when I read it a few years ago.  It centers around Halloween and a haunted trail. It also has a lot of 80's nostalgia.

Vampires in Everything - what is your least favorite Halloween trope?

I would have to say zombies. They are Mr. Barb's favorite creature, but I have to admit I find them a bit boring and redundant.

Pumkin in Everything - what is your favorite Halloween trope?

I love anything and everything vampire-related.  However, werewolves do run an extremely closes second.

Evil Incarnate - the evilest villain

I don't know if Drake Morgan is the evilest character ever, but he is definitely one of the evilest I've read about this year.  I also think Randall Flagg from The Stand is pretty bad as well.

Ouija Board - a book that messes with things that you don't want to be involved in

You couldn't get me involved with any exorcism for any reason.  And I have to share this book because I still haven't forgiven Hendrix for what he did to good boy Max!

Full Moon - what character do you turn into on the full moon?

If I had a choice, I would probably turn into a witch during the full moon. I think I could wreck some havoc once night a month and not feel TOO badly about it 🤣

All Hallows Eve - the other world and this world have meshed for one night; what book world would you love to be swept up in?

I would love to spend the time with this found family - especially Lucy.

Voodoo Doll - what author would you love to take control of and make them write anything you want?

I loved this book and desperately need a sequel so I would have Mira Grant/Seanan McGuire finally write one.

Black Cat - what red flags do you look for when first starting out a book?

I don't get hung up on red flags or triggers. However, if the dog dies (or any pet), I riot, and the book automatically loses a rating point.

Witches Brew - a book that had a lot of different components thrown in but the result was magical.

This book contained a bit of everything - historical lore, witches, demons, mystery, intrigue and romance.  Highly recommend the first three in this series. 

I had a lot of fun with this tag.  If it looks like something you would like to do, feel free and put a link in the comments so I can check out your answers!

Look for a different tag next week!