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You Are All Charlotte
Magda Craig is the prime suspect in her best friend’s murder. But she knows who really killed the Scraggly Man, a serial killer who lived in her home thirty years earlier and is stalking her from across time. When Magda’s younger brother goes missing, she must follow him into the year 1996—a time before she was born—to bring him home without becoming the next victim herself.
Along with Magda, a group of Sara’s friends journey through the portal into the past. They believe she is guilty of murder, and are intent on bringing her to justice. But soon they will realize the terrible that the Scraggly Man is real, and he will stop at nothing to capture Magda.
Including killing anyone who gets in his way.
Along with Magda, a group of Sara’s friends journey through the portal into the past. They believe she is guilty of murder, and are intent on bringing her to justice. But soon they will realize the terrible that the Scraggly Man is real, and he will stop at nothing to capture Magda.
Including killing anyone who gets in his way.
379 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2025
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August 3, 2025
This was an extremely well writing book with plenty of suspense and mystery. The is a lot of jumping around to different time in this time traveler book, but events and timelines are very easy to keep track of.
This is a good start to what I hope to meany many books by this author
This is a good start to what I hope to meany many books by this author
June 14, 2025
.. what a wild ride the kind of book that grabs you by the brain and refuses to let go. Tec Weston delivers a true mind f*ck of a narrative, where reality constantly slips and twists, leaving you questioning everything (in the best possible way).
What makes it stand out is the sharp, well-crafted writing. The prose is confident and purposeful, with every sentence adding to the slow-burning tension and psychological complexity. And the characters? Each one has a distinctive voice, layered and believable, even when you're unsure what's real and what's imagined. It’s rare to find such a rich blend of character work in a story this trippy.
What makes it stand out is the sharp, well-crafted writing. The prose is confident and purposeful, with every sentence adding to the slow-burning tension and psychological complexity. And the characters? Each one has a distinctive voice, layered and believable, even when you're unsure what's real and what's imagined. It’s rare to find such a rich blend of character work in a story this trippy.
June 17, 2025
Every so often, a book comes along that reminds me of why I love reading, and this is definitely one of them! Tec Weston's writing is uniquely his own. The blend of horror and sci-fi is fantastic, tapping into that old-school horror vibe that I've been missing!!
From the very first chapter, this book had me completely hooked! I'm usually a bit wary of time travel books, but the chapter titles made it surprisingly easy to follow, even with all the jumps!
What really stood out to me was the well-developed female characters. I’m always leary of male authors writing FMC, however, Tec Weston did an impressive job of creating realistic and relatable women, each with their own distinct personality. Magda, in particular, resonated with me. Sara, Bridgette, Kaitlyn felt so real. Sure they had their flaws, but who didn’t at 19?
The descriptive writing is fantastic making it impossible to put down. That ending? Intense! And the epilogue was just perfection. 5 horrific stars! This needs to be a movie ASAP. Fans of Blake Crouch and Nick Cutter should definitely grab this book! If you're looking for a spooky slasher, gripping read, look no further!
From the very first chapter, this book had me completely hooked! I'm usually a bit wary of time travel books, but the chapter titles made it surprisingly easy to follow, even with all the jumps!
What really stood out to me was the well-developed female characters. I’m always leary of male authors writing FMC, however, Tec Weston did an impressive job of creating realistic and relatable women, each with their own distinct personality. Magda, in particular, resonated with me. Sara, Bridgette, Kaitlyn felt so real. Sure they had their flaws, but who didn’t at 19?
The descriptive writing is fantastic making it impossible to put down. That ending? Intense! And the epilogue was just perfection. 5 horrific stars! This needs to be a movie ASAP. Fans of Blake Crouch and Nick Cutter should definitely grab this book! If you're looking for a spooky slasher, gripping read, look no further!
May 24, 2025
"You Are All Charlotte" truly kicks off with a unique and intriguing plot –honestly, it's very different from anything I've read before. The idea of a serial killer chasing someone across different timelines is fascinating, and the author does a good job of building a complex story with some clever twists. The overall structure, leading to that impactful ending, was certainly well-conceived.
However, I found the pacing to be a significant challenge. For large portions of the book, the story felt like it was dragging, and while the frequent plot twists did keep things interesting, I sometimes wished for a faster progression. The ending, though impactful, left me wanting more resolution and a clearer glimpse into what happens next.
My main trouble with the book was connecting with the characters. Even with such an engaging plot, I struggled to fully invest in most of them. Magda, the protagonist, was often frustratingly insufferable for me. The standout, and the one character I cared about by the end, was Jimmy —he's great! We should all want a Jimmy in our lives—. I initially felt sympathy for Roger and was curious about his arc, but by the end, my feelings shifted, for reasons that become clear as the story progresses. Beyond those, I don't feel any other character left a lasting impression.
On another note, a delightful moment came when I finally understood the meaning of the title— it's always satisfying when that lightbulb moment happens!
If you enjoy time-travel thrillers, stories with a strong sense of a ticking clock, interwoven past and present timelines, and a relentless serial killer, then "You Are All Charlotte" offers a distinct concept that is certainly worth exploring.
I'm thankful for receiving an advance review copy of this book for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
However, I found the pacing to be a significant challenge. For large portions of the book, the story felt like it was dragging, and while the frequent plot twists did keep things interesting, I sometimes wished for a faster progression. The ending, though impactful, left me wanting more resolution and a clearer glimpse into what happens next.
My main trouble with the book was connecting with the characters. Even with such an engaging plot, I struggled to fully invest in most of them. Magda, the protagonist, was often frustratingly insufferable for me. The standout, and the one character I cared about by the end, was Jimmy —he's great! We should all want a Jimmy in our lives—. I initially felt sympathy for Roger and was curious about his arc, but by the end, my feelings shifted, for reasons that become clear as the story progresses. Beyond those, I don't feel any other character left a lasting impression.
On another note, a delightful moment came when I finally understood the meaning of the title— it's always satisfying when that lightbulb moment happens!
If you enjoy time-travel thrillers, stories with a strong sense of a ticking clock, interwoven past and present timelines, and a relentless serial killer, then "You Are All Charlotte" offers a distinct concept that is certainly worth exploring.
I'm thankful for receiving an advance review copy of this book for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 16, 2025
What a crazy ride this book turned out to be. I was very engrossed with this book throughout the pages. Even the portal jumping did not make things confusing. I was rooting for both Magda’s as she tried to figure out what was happening around her, in both timelines. I really felt sorry for Roger in the beginning then as the pages turned, my sympathy began to fade as I realized how disturbed he really was. He was so mentally challenged that he believed whenever he placed ‘Charlotte’s’ glasses on a victim, he believed that person was her. He was very methodical in his searching for a new ‘Charlotte’. Once the reader discovers there are portals in the story, the story becomes even more interesting. Each time Magda travels back and forth, something even more horrendous happens. Things only seem to get worse as Magda tries to figure out what is happening. Once she decides to help people in each timeline, we wonder if she is doing in for herself or others. The attack scenes made me want to reach in and grab the kids to help them. Then the total and complete shock came at the end. I was shocked and amazed. After all the changes Magda went through to have such a horrible thing happen to her was horrible.
April 20, 2025
This was a unique and fantastic concept, it uses the time-travel element in a way that was engaging and worked in this universe. Tec Weston was able to create a strong storyline and characters that were realistic and worked well overall. I'm glad I got to read this as it was really well done and enjoyed how good Tec Weston's writing was.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 18, 2025
I received an ARC of this book, which does not affect my review. Thank you to the author and Booksirens for the chance to read this book.
Not only is this book dark, but it is twisty! Kind of like a horror fantasy. I love that genre. It follows mostly Magda, a 19 year old who is in a bad place mentally, which if it isn’t bad enough, she then becomes the suspect in her best friend’s murder. From there, the plot morphs into something between a mystery, crime/slasher novel, and dark fantasy with a portal- time travel component. You could say it’s a lot to take on but I felt it was done quite well, to the point where it felt cohesive and related even if parts involving alternate pasts could get a bit confusing. It all came together. As the story went on, I grew to like Magda more and more, and I was so curious about who the Scraggly Man was.
To me, the best part of the book was the writing itself. It evoked something distinctly Stephen King like, where characters talk in a way that can be crass, but feels normal for 19 year olds. Magda especially is a constant swearer, and I thought this would grate on me, but it actually worked for her character. Just a thing to note for people who are not adults going into this, there is lots of foul language, but with the age range of the cast it made things more realistic to me. And that was what felt like Stephen King. Granted I am not a massive Stephen King reader, but I have read a few of his books, and Tec Weston has a similar style: real people in crazy, scary situations, acting unpolished but real. There is a large part of me that appreciates characters written like that: not to offend, but to portray things realistically. Because of this I enjoyed the dialogue especially, and Magda has her fair share of witty, dry remarks. Some of them even got a laugh out of me especially when she was interacting with Jayden and Bridgette.
Now, about Magda, she is not the most likable character which is the point. She is crass despite being witty, quick to anger, rude sometimes, and other times makes horrible decisions that get her in trouble. But you still feel for her and she is interesting to follow. The other characters too. Roger’s story is so disturbing, but I was so curious to see where it would go.
My biggest problem with this book was that it sometimes seemed like certain decisions were made, or certain characters came into the plot, in a way that seemed ridiculously convenient, or example, even though Magda makes horrible choices, I don’t know why she would drink several bottles of beer in the house of someone who is off his rocker when simply going back to fetch something. It would have been just as understandable if she went back to get something and that was when the guy returned. Instead, it seemed like a character choice that didn’t highlight her struggles, but instead made her seem dumb or frivolous with her life. Then there was another time when a character from Roger’s past conveniently finds all these things out about him. While there were parts of that story I thought were great, the way this person (Vic) comes back into Roger’s life seemed a little too quick/convenient. Where this made it harder for me, and ultimately influenced my rating, was in regards to reality. So much of the story (of course, not considering the supernatural parts) feels brutally realistic, in a very dark way. How mentally ill and evil Roger is, how traumatized Magda is, even what I perceived as commentary for how women tend to be at the receiving end of men’s delusional fantasies and violence. Because of that, the scenes that felt so unrealistic in terms of character choices clashed with the narrative. Not enough to make the book bad in any sense, in fact, I overall enjoyed it, just enough to take me away from an otherwise deeply gritty and dark realistic narrative/commentary. Had some of these choices edged into more logical territory or less convenient to the plot, this could have been a solid 4, even 5, stars.
On a more minor yet somewhat related note, there are also a few scenes where scary things are happening, but then characters will say something where they just seem so calm (like when Roger is actively trying to break into the house, and Charlotte seems to think it is the perfect time to reminisce a bit with her grandson, Jimmy. It was a small moment, but it took me out of it - you would think even if she was realizing it was her grandson, she’d be so preoccupied with the lunatic banging on her door that she wouldn’t even have time to smile and tell her grandson they have catching up to do.)
However, overall, this is quite an intriguing story, though very dark. There are many disturbing elements, again, similar to Stephen King, that go well beyond gore, violence, and murder (there is abuse, sexual assault, necrophilia, and much more). I am not the type of reader to think these additions are only relevant if they 100% move the plot forward, as it does portray the reality of these incredibly sick situations, but I think the triggers should be known before some readers start the book. If you are a reader who isn’t easily off put by dark and disturbing horror stories, who likes slasher/violent horror, and who roots for deeply flawed protagonists, you will likely find something you enjoy.
Not only is this book dark, but it is twisty! Kind of like a horror fantasy. I love that genre. It follows mostly Magda, a 19 year old who is in a bad place mentally, which if it isn’t bad enough, she then becomes the suspect in her best friend’s murder. From there, the plot morphs into something between a mystery, crime/slasher novel, and dark fantasy with a portal- time travel component. You could say it’s a lot to take on but I felt it was done quite well, to the point where it felt cohesive and related even if parts involving alternate pasts could get a bit confusing. It all came together. As the story went on, I grew to like Magda more and more, and I was so curious about who the Scraggly Man was.
To me, the best part of the book was the writing itself. It evoked something distinctly Stephen King like, where characters talk in a way that can be crass, but feels normal for 19 year olds. Magda especially is a constant swearer, and I thought this would grate on me, but it actually worked for her character. Just a thing to note for people who are not adults going into this, there is lots of foul language, but with the age range of the cast it made things more realistic to me. And that was what felt like Stephen King. Granted I am not a massive Stephen King reader, but I have read a few of his books, and Tec Weston has a similar style: real people in crazy, scary situations, acting unpolished but real. There is a large part of me that appreciates characters written like that: not to offend, but to portray things realistically. Because of this I enjoyed the dialogue especially, and Magda has her fair share of witty, dry remarks. Some of them even got a laugh out of me especially when she was interacting with Jayden and Bridgette.
Now, about Magda, she is not the most likable character which is the point. She is crass despite being witty, quick to anger, rude sometimes, and other times makes horrible decisions that get her in trouble. But you still feel for her and she is interesting to follow. The other characters too. Roger’s story is so disturbing, but I was so curious to see where it would go.
My biggest problem with this book was that it sometimes seemed like certain decisions were made, or certain characters came into the plot, in a way that seemed ridiculously convenient, or example, even though Magda makes horrible choices, I don’t know why she would drink several bottles of beer in the house of someone who is off his rocker when simply going back to fetch something. It would have been just as understandable if she went back to get something and that was when the guy returned. Instead, it seemed like a character choice that didn’t highlight her struggles, but instead made her seem dumb or frivolous with her life. Then there was another time when a character from Roger’s past conveniently finds all these things out about him. While there were parts of that story I thought were great, the way this person (Vic) comes back into Roger’s life seemed a little too quick/convenient. Where this made it harder for me, and ultimately influenced my rating, was in regards to reality. So much of the story (of course, not considering the supernatural parts) feels brutally realistic, in a very dark way. How mentally ill and evil Roger is, how traumatized Magda is, even what I perceived as commentary for how women tend to be at the receiving end of men’s delusional fantasies and violence. Because of that, the scenes that felt so unrealistic in terms of character choices clashed with the narrative. Not enough to make the book bad in any sense, in fact, I overall enjoyed it, just enough to take me away from an otherwise deeply gritty and dark realistic narrative/commentary. Had some of these choices edged into more logical territory or less convenient to the plot, this could have been a solid 4, even 5, stars.
On a more minor yet somewhat related note, there are also a few scenes where scary things are happening, but then characters will say something where they just seem so calm (like when Roger is actively trying to break into the house, and Charlotte seems to think it is the perfect time to reminisce a bit with her grandson, Jimmy. It was a small moment, but it took me out of it - you would think even if she was realizing it was her grandson, she’d be so preoccupied with the lunatic banging on her door that she wouldn’t even have time to smile and tell her grandson they have catching up to do.)
However, overall, this is quite an intriguing story, though very dark. There are many disturbing elements, again, similar to Stephen King, that go well beyond gore, violence, and murder (there is abuse, sexual assault, necrophilia, and much more). I am not the type of reader to think these additions are only relevant if they 100% move the plot forward, as it does portray the reality of these incredibly sick situations, but I think the triggers should be known before some readers start the book. If you are a reader who isn’t easily off put by dark and disturbing horror stories, who likes slasher/violent horror, and who roots for deeply flawed protagonists, you will likely find something you enjoy.
April 20, 2025
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I did enjoy this book a lot. Even though a lot of the characters were not very likeable. Magda was exhausting but i still found myself rooting for her and Jimmy.
August 16, 2025
You are all Charlotte, for me is a book that could have been a masterpiece had it not read and felt fragmented. Though I’ve seen the sister has to save the brother from something or someone trope, I was eager to read how different and unique this book would be in owning the story. And sadly was disappointed by the poor execution.
Magda is Jimmy’s loser sister. She blames the world and herself for her problems; she’s the anti-hero in the story and a 19-year-old drunk. Five years back she pushes her brother in a hole she wanted to explore with him. Whilst there, she sees a ghost and instead of helping her brother she runs off and locks herself in a closet, leaving her brother to rot until her father rescues him and unnecessarily goes to jail.
He dies in prison so Magda is single handedly responsible for breaking her brother’s leg and making her mother a widow. She drifts through life, a drunk, social outcast, and local town psycho working at a store and has one friend, Sara.
The house they live in up the mountain opens a portal to 1996 in which Roger Horger, who had a troubled childhood turns into a monster and goes around killing girls. Roger is on a mission to find a body with similar looking features of his dead ‘’girlfriend’’ Charlotte, to inhabit. Charlottes, a girl he had a crush on but sadly, dies in his literal man cave, the one that Magda and her brother wanted to explore in the future. Revelations soon come through Sara’s grandmother Charlotte, who survives Roger Horger in an alternate universe. She finds out that she is also her grandmother. Confusion comes when we don’t quite know which Magda is which in the story and how many Magda’s actually come in through the portal of that house to kill Roger and find Jimmy.
While I could see the story’s potential, there was some unnecessary death, like Sara’s grandmother and unrealistic fight scenes and a totally unwarranted unwanted, misplaced romantic scene between Magda and her best friend’s boyfriend Jayden only a few days after she was dead. I found it irrelevant to the story, as it did nothing to push it forward and only served for me to loathe Magda more. While the overall plot is nothing new, it was over saturated or overwhelmed with back-stories that were irrelevant in the advancement of the main plot. While Magda’s character was made that way to feel relatable, such self pity on one’s self made me not want to connect with her even in moments that were supposed to be tear jerking.
One can see why Magda and Roger Horger were connected even beyond life times it was the trauma bond and paranormal energetic residue left in that house that latched on to Magda making her relive events in that house in 1996. In hindsight, none of the Magda’s ever gets out, least in a way she was never the final girl, an interesting twist. I feel, as if the book had potential to be turned into a 3 part series, that way the book wouldn’t feel like everything was jammed into it. The only thing that made me read it until the end was the hope that it somehow got better, and of course, I was curious as to how things would end.
Magda is Jimmy’s loser sister. She blames the world and herself for her problems; she’s the anti-hero in the story and a 19-year-old drunk. Five years back she pushes her brother in a hole she wanted to explore with him. Whilst there, she sees a ghost and instead of helping her brother she runs off and locks herself in a closet, leaving her brother to rot until her father rescues him and unnecessarily goes to jail.
He dies in prison so Magda is single handedly responsible for breaking her brother’s leg and making her mother a widow. She drifts through life, a drunk, social outcast, and local town psycho working at a store and has one friend, Sara.
The house they live in up the mountain opens a portal to 1996 in which Roger Horger, who had a troubled childhood turns into a monster and goes around killing girls. Roger is on a mission to find a body with similar looking features of his dead ‘’girlfriend’’ Charlotte, to inhabit. Charlottes, a girl he had a crush on but sadly, dies in his literal man cave, the one that Magda and her brother wanted to explore in the future. Revelations soon come through Sara’s grandmother Charlotte, who survives Roger Horger in an alternate universe. She finds out that she is also her grandmother. Confusion comes when we don’t quite know which Magda is which in the story and how many Magda’s actually come in through the portal of that house to kill Roger and find Jimmy.
While I could see the story’s potential, there was some unnecessary death, like Sara’s grandmother and unrealistic fight scenes and a totally unwarranted unwanted, misplaced romantic scene between Magda and her best friend’s boyfriend Jayden only a few days after she was dead. I found it irrelevant to the story, as it did nothing to push it forward and only served for me to loathe Magda more. While the overall plot is nothing new, it was over saturated or overwhelmed with back-stories that were irrelevant in the advancement of the main plot. While Magda’s character was made that way to feel relatable, such self pity on one’s self made me not want to connect with her even in moments that were supposed to be tear jerking.
One can see why Magda and Roger Horger were connected even beyond life times it was the trauma bond and paranormal energetic residue left in that house that latched on to Magda making her relive events in that house in 1996. In hindsight, none of the Magda’s ever gets out, least in a way she was never the final girl, an interesting twist. I feel, as if the book had potential to be turned into a 3 part series, that way the book wouldn’t feel like everything was jammed into it. The only thing that made me read it until the end was the hope that it somehow got better, and of course, I was curious as to how things would end.
May 23, 2025
Magda has a troubled past, one haunted by a secret relating to the night that caused her brother to lose his leg. Sara, a friend from high school, still invites Magda to spend time with her and her friends. But after a massive fight in public, Magda finds herself the main suspect in a murder. Magda knows who the real killer is, but the story is too unbelievable to save her. When her brother disappears trying to prove Magda is innocent, she is forced to face her fears to save her reputation and her brother, if they make it out alive.
This work started strongly. The setting and atmosphere were strong and incorporated well, and there were hints about Magda's past that added to the tension. I also quite liked the ending and found it satisfying. The work is told from multiple POVs and multiple timelines (mainly 2024, 1996, and 1976). While this worked well at some times, there were instances when it became unwieldy and difficult to keep track of who was where and when.
There were several elements that didn't work, though. The amount of swearing in this was absurd. Again, I don't mind swearing in real life and scattered in books, but the amount it was used in this work was excessive and the words lost any impact. Especially because these words were also used in the exposition, so it wasn't a character saying them, but the author choosing to use the words, which felt lazy and unnecessary. The teen angst also ramped up part way through the book to the point where it detracted from any real tension that was supposed to be building up.
There were many instances where the author relied on things that were completely circumstantial or unbelievable (beyond the time travel elements) to make things happen that were necessary for the plot. The amount of times this happened was dissatisfying. There were also many, many dark things included (some examples include r*pe of minors, necrophilia, physical and sexual abuse, and more), some of which were necessary for the plot, but others which felt more gratuitous than incorporated/explored in a meaningful way.
Overall, the concept of this work was strong, but the premise was too ambitious for the execution. I could see this making a better movie than a book as it was an interesting premise. My thanks to BookSirens and the author for allowing me to read this work. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
This work started strongly. The setting and atmosphere were strong and incorporated well, and there were hints about Magda's past that added to the tension. I also quite liked the ending and found it satisfying. The work is told from multiple POVs and multiple timelines (mainly 2024, 1996, and 1976). While this worked well at some times, there were instances when it became unwieldy and difficult to keep track of who was where and when.
There were several elements that didn't work, though. The amount of swearing in this was absurd. Again, I don't mind swearing in real life and scattered in books, but the amount it was used in this work was excessive and the words lost any impact. Especially because these words were also used in the exposition, so it wasn't a character saying them, but the author choosing to use the words, which felt lazy and unnecessary. The teen angst also ramped up part way through the book to the point where it detracted from any real tension that was supposed to be building up.
There were many instances where the author relied on things that were completely circumstantial or unbelievable (beyond the time travel elements) to make things happen that were necessary for the plot. The amount of times this happened was dissatisfying. There were also many, many dark things included (some examples include r*pe of minors, necrophilia, physical and sexual abuse, and more), some of which were necessary for the plot, but others which felt more gratuitous than incorporated/explored in a meaningful way.
Overall, the concept of this work was strong, but the premise was too ambitious for the execution. I could see this making a better movie than a book as it was an interesting premise. My thanks to BookSirens and the author for allowing me to read this work. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
May 31, 2025
As I am simultaneously finishing the last bit of this book, I just could not wait to start typing this review! Thank you to the author and to Book Sirens for providing me with an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for my honest and voluntary review.
Whew! This book was quite the roller coaster ride. I almost feel like I have whiplash from the time travel aspect. Which was a theme that I was first a bit unsure of, but Weston really pulled it off remarkably well.
For the characters in the book, I found a lot of them to be mostly unlikable, especially in the beginning. As the story progressed, I could somewhat come to an understanding of how and why some of the present day characters might say and do the things that they did, but still think that they were pretty horrible. Our protagonist, Magda, is no saint. But I have to say, I could sympathize way more with her and she was treated pretty awfully for things completely outside of her control. Sara was a terrible friend is the hot take that I will not back down from! I really appreciated the relationship she had with her brother, as he seems to have been the only person that was really, truly her family and, in some ways, her true best friend.
On to the plot! The story really evoked the feeling and vibes of a slasher film, but with time traveling and paranormal elements. And while there was a lot of switching back and forth between times and character perspectives, I found I was still able to mostly follow along. Part of the thrill of this story was piecing together what really happened in the past and how it connected to the present. I'm satisfied with the conclusions that I came up with by the time I made it to the epilogue. However, I can also see other ways of interpreting it might be possible. Would love to discuss it with anyone else. Feel free to comment or message me!
So overall, I had a blast reading You Are All Charlotte. If you're a fan of the horror genre, and especially slashers, this might be for you.
Whew! This book was quite the roller coaster ride. I almost feel like I have whiplash from the time travel aspect. Which was a theme that I was first a bit unsure of, but Weston really pulled it off remarkably well.
For the characters in the book, I found a lot of them to be mostly unlikable, especially in the beginning. As the story progressed, I could somewhat come to an understanding of how and why some of the present day characters might say and do the things that they did, but still think that they were pretty horrible. Our protagonist, Magda, is no saint. But I have to say, I could sympathize way more with her and she was treated pretty awfully for things completely outside of her control. Sara was a terrible friend is the hot take that I will not back down from! I really appreciated the relationship she had with her brother, as he seems to have been the only person that was really, truly her family and, in some ways, her true best friend.
On to the plot! The story really evoked the feeling and vibes of a slasher film, but with time traveling and paranormal elements. And while there was a lot of switching back and forth between times and character perspectives, I found I was still able to mostly follow along. Part of the thrill of this story was piecing together what really happened in the past and how it connected to the present. I'm satisfied with the conclusions that I came up with by the time I made it to the epilogue. However, I can also see other ways of interpreting it might be possible. Would love to discuss it with anyone else. Feel free to comment or message me!
So overall, I had a blast reading You Are All Charlotte. If you're a fan of the horror genre, and especially slashers, this might be for you.
April 23, 2025
BOOK REPORT
And once again, here we are…..great in concept, not-so-great in execution.
Too much:
- Booze
- Vomit
- Blood
- Glass
- Writing as if for a screenplay (although, to be fair, I could see it as a good movie)
- Teenage angst
OK, OK, yes, yes, I know it was a teenage angst book. And maybe that’s part of it, it was super-YA in many ways. But, honestly, where was an editor to say, “This, this, this! This is going on entirely too long! All of it!!!”
And I’m only this ticky about it all because it was a really strong story at the core. One that I—at the ripe old age of 59—don’t think I’ve ever read before. So that’s really saying something. This is one of the very rare times that I actually am considering contacting the author and saying, “Dude, hire me, I can help you make this what you really wanted it to be.”
Southern Gothic (Great Smoky Mountains), teen slasher horror/psychological thriller, something to seriously consider might happen.
Oh, and I’m a big time is a flat circle person, so no argument from me about that particular premise.
I reckon at this point I need to disclose that I got an ARC of this book from BookSirens. I think that it might, ahem, be just the _tiniest_ bit apparent that such did not influence my opinions on/rating of said book.
Mama, Nancy, Lori: Don’t bother. Schafe: Eh, maybe.
And once again, here we are…..great in concept, not-so-great in execution.
Too much:
- Booze
- Vomit
- Blood
- Glass
- Writing as if for a screenplay (although, to be fair, I could see it as a good movie)
- Teenage angst
OK, OK, yes, yes, I know it was a teenage angst book. And maybe that’s part of it, it was super-YA in many ways. But, honestly, where was an editor to say, “This, this, this! This is going on entirely too long! All of it!!!”
And I’m only this ticky about it all because it was a really strong story at the core. One that I—at the ripe old age of 59—don’t think I’ve ever read before. So that’s really saying something. This is one of the very rare times that I actually am considering contacting the author and saying, “Dude, hire me, I can help you make this what you really wanted it to be.”
Southern Gothic (Great Smoky Mountains), teen slasher horror/psychological thriller, something to seriously consider might happen.
Oh, and I’m a big time is a flat circle person, so no argument from me about that particular premise.
I reckon at this point I need to disclose that I got an ARC of this book from BookSirens. I think that it might, ahem, be just the _tiniest_ bit apparent that such did not influence my opinions on/rating of said book.
Mama, Nancy, Lori: Don’t bother. Schafe: Eh, maybe.
May 9, 2025
Ooh, I had fun with this! You Are All Charlotte is a messy time-travel story that is fast-paced, angsty, and violent, with a cast of characters that I disliked...and then liked...and then loved, despite their flaws.
God, I really felt for Magda right from the beginning, though, even though she is an unstable mess with violent tendencies. I could relate to her (should I admit that?).
My only teensy tiny complaint is that we don't see any actual friendship between Magda and Sara. At one point, we're told that they talk and have fun like old times during a sleepover, but I would have liked to see some of that conversation, because all we do see is them at odds with each other.
It is difficult to write a good time-travel story, but Tec Weston nailed it. Multiple timelines (plus ) juggled with grace.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
God, I really felt for Magda right from the beginning, though, even though she is an unstable mess with violent tendencies. I could relate to her (should I admit that?).
My only teensy tiny complaint is that we don't see any actual friendship between Magda and Sara. At one point, we're told that they talk and have fun like old times during a sleepover, but I would have liked to see some of that conversation, because all we do see is them at odds with each other.
It is difficult to write a good time-travel story, but Tec Weston nailed it. Multiple timelines (plus ) juggled with grace.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 29, 2025
You Are All Charlotte by Tec Weston has a great idea—a murder mystery with time travel and a creepy killer from the past. The beginning pulled me in, and the ending was strong. But the middle of the book felt slow and dragged out. There were too many repeated scenes and not enough suspense. I really wanted to love it, but the story didn’t keep my attention. Still, the concept was original, and I liked the creepy vibe.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 26, 2025
*I was given an advanced copy for my honest review *
One word… WHAT!?
I did not see that ending. I quite enjoyed this novel with its eerie nature. Truth be told, though, the time flip between characters threw me for a minute, not gonna lie. The plot and writing style was good, plus the pace of the story wasn’t too fast or slow. Wonderful job to the author!
One word… WHAT!?
I did not see that ending. I quite enjoyed this novel with its eerie nature. Truth be told, though, the time flip between characters threw me for a minute, not gonna lie. The plot and writing style was good, plus the pace of the story wasn’t too fast or slow. Wonderful job to the author!
July 29, 2025
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December 4, 2025
This was such a well written book. I am a huge fan of horror especially gore and cannibalism. This had doses of each and I loved it. I was on the edge of my seat throughout trying to figure out who the heck was Charlotte and why is everyone her. It was raw and addictive. I loved the time traveling aspect and felt like it mesh perfectly with the plot. I can’t wait for the second book. My mind is turning wondering what’s going to happen next.
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