While this is the first book that I have read from this author it will definitely not be my last. The dark paranormal novella was definitely one of the more interesting books that I have read this year. While it is a short novella it definitely packs the punch of a full novel. The mystery and suspense grip the reader from the very beginning and take them on a wild ride. Overall this book had so many things that made it great that I couldn’t possibly list them all but I will definitely be looking for more from this author.
This is the first book I’ve read by the author. Glass Houses is a fun read. If you like dark paranormal then this is for you. The author knows how to write the words.
Ivy thinks her husband is cheating on her, but that isn’t the case. Well it’s not for long. She finds that her husband has mistreated her in front of everyone. The quote I chose for Ivy is: “Why can’t we get it right, Falcon?”
Falcon once again keeps hurting his wife. He doesn’t like that she thinks that he’s cheating, but he does it just to spite her. The quote I chose for Falcon is: “I know. I hate hurting you, too.”
This book is only 20 pages, but OH MY GOSH do you wish it was so much more because it can be. It’s such a dark story, but so good. It has a lesson in there, and I’ll let you read it to see what it is. Ivy and Falcon have a troubled relationship, but for a certain reason. It always leads to a bad place.
A tragic, but fast read that kept me hooked! Broken people, broken relationships, lots of drama, and a bit of magic. So much in one novella! I highly enjoyed this book by Sinister Styx and look forward to more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Granthamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Grantham2022-11-22 18:45:452022-11-25 11:49:52Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Sara Grantham
It doesn’t take much to shatter glass. Ivy is married to her husband of two years, Falcon. They both love each other very much. Throwing lavish parties together is something they normally enjoy, but Ivy is suspicious of her husband seeing someone else and this party does not go the way it normally does. Falcon has taken things too far, and their lives will never be the same. This was a quick read but such an interesting story. I would love to read another book from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mercedes Joneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMercedes Jones2022-11-22 17:58:102022-11-25 11:49:43Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Mercedes Jones
Well definitely not what I expected. Glasshouses is a short story of deceit, denial, revenge, and murder. A continuous cycle that just keeps repeating itself. What the author wrote easily got that point across even though it was a short story. So much happened in the few pages this story took. Ivy and Falcon accuse the other of being unfaithful. Falcon, so hurt by this, decides he will make the accusations accurate. In front of everyone they know, he humiliates her by dominating someone else. The story itself was well written, it just wasn’t for me. Doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy it. It won’t take much time so give it a try.
This was a short quick read that packed quite a punch. I definitely felt an array of emotions while reading this story. This was a dark, twisted and unique story that puts the pieces together at the end. I wish this story was longer because I enjoyed it and didn’t want it to end. I look forward to reading more from this author.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62344461-glass-houses” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Glass Houses” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1662751510l/62344461._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62344461-glass-houses”>Glass Houses</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22791731.Sinister_Styx”>Sinister Styx</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5116773320″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> A fast paced novella that will have you turning the pages to see what happens next. These lovers are doomed to repeat their tragic end in every life that they live. How far would someone be willing to go for revenge? When I first looked to see how many pages/chapters were in this I thought I had read it wrong. I don’t feel like anything was missed in the telling of why these incidents happened and the author did a great job in that aspect. At the end I found myself wishing there were more pages to read though! <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2022-11-20 18:30:542022-11-21 11:56:15Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
This is a quick read that has suspense, revenge, and a bit of magic.
Ivy believes that her husband is cheating on her…and that’s the crack that begins to shatter their relationship. What follows is acts of revenge that eventually lead to murder. However, that doesn’t seem to be the end…instead, it seems as though it is the beginning…again.
I read this story in less than 10 minutes. I was confused as to the extremes these two were going to in the name of revenge…but it became apparent at the end. After I finished, the whole story made sense. Overall, it was a good story that I enjoyed reading.
This is a short story read but boy oh boy……it packed a mind blowing punch. I want more!!
You meet Ivy and her husband, Falcon. They love each other tremendously…but there is doubt in the back of her mind from Ivy. Falcon and Ivy both have their own “spies” so to speak…..and this ends up being a heartbreaking story but also filled with doubt, distrust and jealousy….blended with a curse.
This story was amazing and the story line flowed so easily….and turning to the last page…Ahhh!!!! This was such a great read and I am looking forward to more from this author for sure!
Real fast paced and short story. A man being accused of cheating. Ends up showing his wife how vicious he could be and regrets it. Turns out there curse and it keeps repeating. You can make mistakes even though your in love.
This is a short story about being careful about what you do in life. It will have you thinking hard about your decisions and how they can affect your future. Ivy and Falcon are a loving couple until one day they are not. Distrust leads to anger which leads to pain. The couple made and makes mistakes and in the end, we find out how one wrong choice can change everything. This paranormal story is fast paced thriller that grabs your attention.
This is a great short, powerful Novella. Really hits you with the feels right from the start. The characters are great but I feel there could have been a little more character development that would definitely make this a 5 star read.
The storyline is great and there is really a lot of potential to make this a great Novella series that might be latter put into a box set. Just an idea
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx Glass Houses by Sinister Styx (Goodreads Author) Read Very good short story. It’s seriously very short. You will finish it in less than 10 minutes. Everything happens very quickly and it’s a bit confusing but I’m sure that’s the point, the reader is confused until the last page.
This short story was interesting to me… I felt like I was missing something, I didn’t realize it was just a short story and I couldn’t believe how intense it was. I loved the ending. Honestly, I think it could use a little work, by this I mean, with a little work this could be a full blown insanely good novel! But for a short story it was still pretty good.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2022-11-05 21:59:262022-11-08 09:52:26Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by April McCoy
I honestly was not sure what to expect with this book. This being the first thing, I have read by Sinister Styx I went in with an open mind after reading the warnings. The story is about a married couple Ivy and Falcon, knowing they love each other Ivy suddenly starts feeling uneasy in their marriage. Surprisingly the couple shows a great deal of love for each other knowing they belong together but with the twist of a long-standing curse they can never truly be happy. The book is told from both Ivy and Falcon’s perspective, both showing and feeling their love to the other. Planning in his drunken rage after being accused of being unfaithful by Ivy, Falcon sticks to his plan only to later be filled with guilt and shame wishing he could take it back. Ivy shattered and filled with devastation and betrayal is tricked by an unlikely person later turned against her she wishes to remove him from the world. She knows that he is the person that twisted the doubt in her marriage and knows it can only be repaired with him gone. Finishing the book in a very short time I was let feeling stunned and heartbroken for Ivy and Falcon. All they want is to love each other but they know something is wrong because they always end up hurting each other and, in the void, once again seeing their memories flash before them. I look forward to reading more of the authors work for something so short they pull you in and hook you in the twisted worlds they create caring for the broken characters.
Glass Houses is a quick little spooky novella. It is a quick read, able to be read within an hour. We are met with the main couple who you can immediately tell are having marital issues. It is slightly confusing and did take me a second to put all the points together. But once you do your mind will go “OH MY GOODNESS”. This was a well put together story and if you’re looking for something quick and spooky, look no further. Review by @michellerenee6590
Captivating and twisted short story This little tale is as twisted as it is dark. It is written so well that it reads like a full length story with just the right balance of detail and imagery. A love cracked by suspicion and shattered by revenge leads to an intense read. So much is put within the pages – mistrust, volatile relationships, deceit and even some paranormal aspects makes this a must read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2022-11-05 06:40:132022-11-07 20:40:17Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Rayne East
This was a very fast paced. well written novella. The author definitely left me wanting more about Falcon and Ivy’s story. The book is dark, twisted, and features jealous lovers. Check trigger warnings.
Glass Houses took mere minutes to devour but it left a long lasting impression. I was blown away by this short story and am having trouble articulating my thoughts and feelings without any spoilers. Providing you’ve read and taken the trigger warning accompanying this story into serious consideration, I would highly recommend this fast paced read. This is an author I would love to read again and would be curious to see what kind of impression a full length story would leave.
This book was an intense read from the first page right up until the last page. Our characters, Ivy, and Falcon are perfectly matched for each other and seemingly have the perfect relationship. Then Falcon suspects that Ivy has betrayed him by cheating on him, so he decides to hurt her in the worst possible way and exacts revenge. This was a short read, but it was packed full of drama that escalates very quickly. A story of love, lust, anger, betrayal, deception, jealousy, and revenge.
Warning that this is an 18+ book due to the explicit sexual scenes and domestic violence.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2022-11-04 16:38:122022-11-08 09:24:04Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This book is a very quick read. It is very well written. It also tackles things that are of heavy circumstances. It hooks you at the very beginning and keeps you attached to the book throughout the whole story. It takes you on a journey of jealousy too revenge. It won’t disappoint if you are looking for something quick that can pack a punch.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2022-11-04 10:52:252022-11-08 09:48:32Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Barbara Bohls
New to me author who write a great short story. If you’re looking for dark and twisted this is your go to book. It gets to the point quickly and keeps you hooked till the end. This author keeps you wanting more and I can’t wait to see what else comes next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kimberlyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKimberly2022-11-03 15:23:492022-11-08 09:39:37Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Kimberly Filer
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Johnson2022-11-03 13:19:292022-11-08 09:37:15Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Ashley Johnson
This author and book certainly had a wow factor going. I was impressed, immersed in the book, and held to the end. The writing was perfectly done as well as done with a intense force!
The book was woven together perfectly. I find there is a thin line behind love and revenge. When is enough, well enough? The book was a quick read for me, but I was deeply intrigued and immersed as I read. The anticipation to the ending was strong, with the two characters. I must say I was knocked out of my seat when the ending occurred. Did not see it coming. I enjoyed the writing and the descriptive use by this author, great read, that is quick to read, and where the author really gets the nail in with the hammer!
Amazing read that will suck you in and hold you there to the last word on the final page! Freaking amazing read. Needless to say, I highly recommend this author and novel! Definitely a must read for sure! Loved it!
New to me author, this is a very short story but it really does a good job of getting to the point and telling you a bit about the reasons the Main characters act the way they do. I am truly intrigued at this story and would love to read more about the MCs previous and future lives. This book literally just takes minutes to read and is a violent, steamy, lust and jealously filled short story.
Glass Houses is a devilishly intriguing short and dark paranormal novella by Sinister Styx. This little tale might be short in pages, but it packs the punch of a much longer novel. It is cleverly woven to capture the reader’s attention right from the get-go with a mysterious vibe that permeates the entire story. The mystery and suspense pull you further and further into the story as you try and figure out what is going on. This is quite a surprising little package- with all the dark and moody tension- as well as the intriguing aspects of the mystery…. But it is also very much more than it appears at first- and the revelation definitely comes as a surprise. Very cleverly done… The writing, scene-setting, and storytelling is very rich, imaginative, and vividly descriptive. The author has woven a lot into a small package, but skilfully choreographs everything into quite an enthralling read. Mix a toxic relationship with suspicion, doubt, mistrust, ego, pride, and tension- then sprinkle in some manipulation, violence, jealousy, suspense, curses, spice, revenge, and a touch of the paranormal…. and we get a riveting little treat from this polished storyteller. Can’t wait to see what comes next… Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2022-11-01 23:25:232022-11-02 12:55:45Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Angela Hayes
This was definitely an interesting read. I’m hoping there is more to come, or another, longer, book added, because for only 20 pages I’m VERY intrigued and definitely wanting to read more. How this author managed to pack 20 pages with a whole story is beyond me. This author really did nail it. This book is definitely dark and may contain a few trigger warnings. I can’t wait to (hopefully) read more!
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