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Through the Blur
Snakes and stones may break her spirit, but the truth can never hurt her.
Peg's twin sister vanished months ago and her mother has checked out. She's a mess and barely leaves her room. But Peg never gave up hope and expects Chrysa to return at any moment.
One night, after months of living a lonely life with only her cards and best friend to keep her company, Peg discovers a hidden room in their barn. An impossible place that shouldn't exist but leads her to an unfathomable discovery.
This revelation sets off a chain of events that will force Peg to confront the reality of who her mother really is, and what Peg will have to do to survive the ancient family legacy. But she can't do it alone. Not again...
Peg's twin sister vanished months ago and her mother has checked out. She's a mess and barely leaves her room. But Peg never gave up hope and expects Chrysa to return at any moment.
One night, after months of living a lonely life with only her cards and best friend to keep her company, Peg discovers a hidden room in their barn. An impossible place that shouldn't exist but leads her to an unfathomable discovery.
This revelation sets off a chain of events that will force Peg to confront the reality of who her mother really is, and what Peg will have to do to survive the ancient family legacy. But she can't do it alone. Not again...
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 29, 2024
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About the author
Yolanda Sfetsos
78 books238 followersWriter. Bibliophile. Collector. Animal lover. Horror freak.
My name is Yolanda, and I live in Australia. I write horror tales that bleed into other genres. I'm a horror freak from way back and a total bibliophile! I also collect cute stuff, love cozy vibes, and enjoy going for walks.
You can find all my book & social media links here: https://linktr.ee/yolandasfetsos
My name is Yolanda, and I live in Australia. I write horror tales that bleed into other genres. I'm a horror freak from way back and a total bibliophile! I also collect cute stuff, love cozy vibes, and enjoy going for walks.
You can find all my book & social media links here: https://linktr.ee/yolandasfetsos
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March 26, 2024
Once again, Yolanda manages to blend various themes and genres to create an original concept.
Brilliantly written. No fluff.
The pages absolutely fly.
An absolute pleasure to read.
Five stars.
No question.
Brilliantly written. No fluff.
The pages absolutely fly.
An absolute pleasure to read.
Five stars.
No question.
March 19, 2024
"Through the Blur" offers an enthralling expedition into a contemporary realm with mythological beings, delivering an experience that kept me hooked from start to finish.
The narrative's swift alternations between perspectives infused the plot with a palpable sense of mystery, ensuring the storyline remained both engaging and unpredictable.
This action-filled tale masterfully weaves significant dilemmas concerning familial ties into its fabric, steering towards a resolution that was satisfying for me.
I wholeheartedly recommend this novel to anyone in search of an unconventional thriller adventure.
The narrative's swift alternations between perspectives infused the plot with a palpable sense of mystery, ensuring the storyline remained both engaging and unpredictable.
This action-filled tale masterfully weaves significant dilemmas concerning familial ties into its fabric, steering towards a resolution that was satisfying for me.
I wholeheartedly recommend this novel to anyone in search of an unconventional thriller adventure.
January 21, 2025
It's the second book I read by Yolanda Sfetsos and something tells me it's going to be my favorite of hers for a while. Greek mythology, contemporary setting, family secrets and mystery, a hint of sapphic romance and fated lovers, there's nothing I don't like in any of these. The prose flows effortlessly, captivating me from beginning to end. The themes of grief and injustice are well woven into the plot and made me root for the characters in a way I didn't expect.
5 stars, plain and simple.
5 stars, plain and simple.
April 7, 2024
Yolanda Sfetsos never disappoints. She is fast becoming a fave author of mine. Loved how this one linked to mythology. Excellent characters too.
I liked it very.
A short review, but with all the stars.
More, please.
I liked it very.
A short review, but with all the stars.
More, please.
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September 4, 2024This novel is my love letter to one of my favourite characters in Greek mythology. I took the original myth, twisted the tale in my own way, and set it in 2013. 🐍
February 2, 2025
Loved this, was cool remembering what I had forgotten about greek mythology. Great characters, really enjoyed it
April 22, 2024
Through the Blur is written by Yolanda Sfetsos, and it is my first book by this author. I knew that Yolanda wrote horror, but I didn’t know she also dabbled in fantasy! I went into this book blind, expecting horror, but I was pleasantly surprised at what I found.
Peg, still reeling from her sister's mysterious and traumatic disappearance, is trying to hold it together. Her mom has become a shell of her old self, rambling on and on about things that don’t make sense. Peg has the uncanny ability to read playing cards like a stack of tarot cards. She also has this ominous shadow that is always following her around, in the corners of her sight, ready to sink in on her when her emotions are uncontrolled.
When Chrysa wakes in a place she does not recognize, she struggles to understand where she is and how she got there. Where is her family? What is this place? Danger looms around every corner.
The book is focused on Peg’s POV, but it also includes the POV of her sister, Chrysa. As the story slowly begins to unfurl, you are entirely in the dark about what is going on. Yolanda gives you just enough information to keep you flipping those pages without revealing anything significant that would ruin the surprises. Without giving anything away, I loved the use of mythological characters, and the storyline was great. She kept me wondering, and I threw out guesses constantly, slowly connecting the dots as the story progressed. It was a fun read, and I look forward to reading more from Yolanda in the future.
Thank you to Yolanda Sfetsos for gifting me an eARC of Through the Blue. I am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Peg, still reeling from her sister's mysterious and traumatic disappearance, is trying to hold it together. Her mom has become a shell of her old self, rambling on and on about things that don’t make sense. Peg has the uncanny ability to read playing cards like a stack of tarot cards. She also has this ominous shadow that is always following her around, in the corners of her sight, ready to sink in on her when her emotions are uncontrolled.
When Chrysa wakes in a place she does not recognize, she struggles to understand where she is and how she got there. Where is her family? What is this place? Danger looms around every corner.
The book is focused on Peg’s POV, but it also includes the POV of her sister, Chrysa. As the story slowly begins to unfurl, you are entirely in the dark about what is going on. Yolanda gives you just enough information to keep you flipping those pages without revealing anything significant that would ruin the surprises. Without giving anything away, I loved the use of mythological characters, and the storyline was great. She kept me wondering, and I threw out guesses constantly, slowly connecting the dots as the story progressed. It was a fun read, and I look forward to reading more from Yolanda in the future.
Thank you to Yolanda Sfetsos for gifting me an eARC of Through the Blue. I am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 17, 2024
I’m a sucker for a story built around mythology—which is exactly what Yolanda Sfetsos’ novel, THROUGH THE BLUR has done. This fantasy/thriller is jam-packed with a cast of characters torn right out of my well-thumbed edition of A TREASURY OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY that I used to pour over as a kid. Sfetsos has taken those characters and woven them into a tale of family drama, loss and growth. There will be no spoilers in this review so I’ll just say that you’re sure find one of your favorites here.
As for the writing, Sfetsos style is spare, to the point, with just enough heat to satisfy. I particularly liked the way in which she sprinkled her other-worldly Blur realm throughout. And c’mon. Who doesn’t like the idea of a deck of cards with all the answers. If you’re looking for a book filled with fantasy, drama and page-turning twists and turns, THROUGH THE BLUR will fit the bill.
As for the writing, Sfetsos style is spare, to the point, with just enough heat to satisfy. I particularly liked the way in which she sprinkled her other-worldly Blur realm throughout. And c’mon. Who doesn’t like the idea of a deck of cards with all the answers. If you’re looking for a book filled with fantasy, drama and page-turning twists and turns, THROUGH THE BLUR will fit the bill.
April 13, 2024
I really liked this! I didn't read any reviews before I started it, so I had no idea Greek mythology would play a role in this tale, so that was a wonderful surprise. This is a great story that incorporates myth, loss, growth, kind of everything and it's put together really well. Peg was brilliant. Suffer the Darkness is still my favourite by this author but Through The Blur is a close second.
March 9, 2024
A haunting, beautifully written nightmare!
I'm a huge Sfetsos fan, and I absolutely adored this harrowing novel. The writing is exquisite, and I loved the incorporation of Greek mythology. Highly recommended!
I'm a huge Sfetsos fan, and I absolutely adored this harrowing novel. The writing is exquisite, and I loved the incorporation of Greek mythology. Highly recommended!
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July 2, 2025This is a Small Spec Book Awards nominee!
September 6, 2024
An intriguing exploration of love and loss. The seemless blend of horror, fantasy, mythology (and a dash of mystery) was very well executed.
September 14, 2025
I enjoyed this book immensely. The plotting was excellent. I couldn't put it down. The new twists on Greek mythology are imaginative and sure to keep any reader intrigued.
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