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Welcome to Lull Lane. May I interest you in a lullaby?

Row row row the boat.
My poisons in your veins.
The forest awaits; you’re a disgrace.
There is no escape.

Row row row the boat.
Across familiar sea.
The killing grounds await us now.
There is no escape.

Run, run, run from me.
I’ll hunt you from the trees..
Knives & spears will make you bleed.
You’ll be sure to scream.

Run, run, run from me.
I’ll hunt you from the trees.
Acid and fire will drench your attire.
You’ll be sure to scream.


Avery
The men in this town have taken everything from me.... and I'm not the only one. When my birthday comes, and the last thread of my sanity snaps, my old dolly starts whispering things to me... and she has some very fun ideas on how to punish those who have wronged me. With her cruel and wicked words consuming me a little more each day, I decide to take my mom's old boat - the only piece of her I have left - and plot our revenge.

They will all get what is coming to them, even if I have to hunt them down one by one. Starting with the one who laid hands on the love of my life. Allie may not know it yet - but she is mine.

Allie
I may not know who the beautiful blonde is that came to my rescue, but I certainly intend to find out. She is brave, outspoken, and real. Which is hard to find in a snobby town like Warren, Connecticut. Here, wealth and public appearances are all that matter. Women are nothing more than trophies to be admired, then used. I never did fit in... and I'm starting to wonder if the strange feelings my new admirer sparks might just be why.

People say she is a sociopath, but I think she is brilliant.


--> Don't Look Back is a part of the Nightmares On Lull Lane series. Each author in this series has written their own book; however, they will tie into each other and continue one main storyline. While it is not mandatory, I highly recommend you read them in order.

**** This book is a sapphic romance with some very dark themes. Please read the trigger warnings before diving in. As always, you and your mental health matter!

104 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 27, 2025

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787 reviews48 followers
October 23, 2025
Sixth book in the Nightmares on Lull Lane Series.

Avery’s home life is anything but idyllic, her father is abusive and treats her like property. Allie, is her one saving grace, she sees the darkness surrounding Avery as her own calls to it. Add Edith, into the mix and what we have here is a revenge story, to the ultimate conclusion.

𝘐 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥. 𝘖𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘴....𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐'𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘵. 𝘐𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘐'𝘮 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥.

Really, liked this one with how the pieces fall together regarding Savannah. The story flows well and that ending gonna need more 🤪 Loved the spice between Avery and Allie, then Edith stepped in not saying anymore 😈
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59 reviews21 followers
October 23, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 stars)

I’m giving this book four stars because, even though it wasn’t exactly what I expected, I really liked the prologue — the letter, and how the mother, together with Savannah, helped her with the revenge plan involving the dolls. It gives a good setup for everything that comes next.

We also get a glimpse of what kind of man Avery’s father is — he doesn’t have much presence in the story, but it’s made very clear what kind of monster he is, how disgusting and vile, and how much he deserves what’s coming to him.

I also liked Ally’s role and how she stood by Avery through everything. Their dynamic and slow burn were very well written. However, I felt the story focused more on their relationship and attraction than on the revenge plot. It gave me more dark romance than revenge horror vibes, and while the revenge does happen, it’s basically in the last chapter — I just expected a bit more action or intensity there.

Another thing that didn’t completely work for me was how often the book talks about men in a very negative, almost propaganda-like way. It felt a bit too much at times.

Overall, though, I liked it. It has a unique atmosphere and a different kind of vibe — just much lighter and less dark than I was expecting. Still, it was a solid and enjoyable read.
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27 reviews
October 23, 2025
Don’t Look Back (Book 6 in the Lull Lane shared series) was a decent read. The author is very talented, and I enjoyed the psychopathic/sociopathic edge of the main character, Avery. I also really liked Allie’s role in the story.

Even though it’s a well-written book, I personally struggled with the tone. The story leaned heavily into themes of male negativity, which made it hard for me to stay connected to the characters or the message. I appreciate what the author was trying to explore, but it felt one-sided at times and might alienate readers who prefer a more balanced perspective.

I don’t discourage anyone from reading it—it just wasn’t the right fit for me personally.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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116 reviews6 followers
October 26, 2025
What in the difference? I loved that this book is also different from the others. Edith is very special. Avery’s story is just like the others where her home life isn’t very good at all. She has a beautiful loving mother who isn’t like the rest and a POS father who is abusive. Allie becomes a quick friend turned more? Quick read of horror obsessed spiciness. Ending came too fast.
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355 reviews8 followers
October 26, 2025
**ARC REVIEW**

⚠️ Please check the trigger warnings before reading — YOU’VE BEEN WARNED! ⚠️

Don’t Look Back by Raelynn Harper (Book 6 in the Nightmares on Lull Lane series) hooked me from the very first page. The story and characters are richly developed, and the immersive writing kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.

Avery and Allie are such a captivating couple! Watching how they found each other and how their bond grew was pure joy. Edith, the doll, is crazy and creepy, stands out with a unique purpose. She’s my favorite.

Stella, Avery’s mother, played a poignant role. Her friendship with Savannah and the heartbreaking letter she leaves for Avery added so much emotional depth. I loved seeing Edith and Allie team up with Avery—their trio is unstoppable. And yes, Avery’s father Christopher got exactly what he deserved! The ending completely surprised me, I wasn’t expecting it at all.

This book, along with the previous five in the series, is a must-read—perfect for a spooky-season binge.

Thank you to Raelynn Harper for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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833 reviews21 followers
October 27, 2025
4.5⭐️
I got an arc, but my rating/review are my own!

omg I need moreeee!!! I think this one might be my favourite so far🤭🤭
if you know me you know i loveeee a good feminine rage and this???🤌🤌
we are going to get a little more of them??? freaking yessss


quotes:
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𝕾𝖔 𝖓𝖔𝖜 𝕴’𝖒 𝖘𝖙𝖆𝖓𝖉𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊 𝖑𝖎𝖐𝖊 𝖘𝖔𝖒𝖊 𝖜𝖊𝖎𝖗𝖉 𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖊𝖕𝖊𝖗 𝖏𝖚𝖘𝖙 𝖜𝖆𝖙𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖍𝖊𝖗. 𝕬𝖓𝖉… 𝖋𝖚𝖈𝖐, 𝕴 𝖐𝖎𝖓𝖉 𝖔𝖋 𝖑𝖎𝖐𝖊 𝖎𝖙.
𝖀𝖌𝖑𝖞 𝖇𝖗𝖚𝖎𝖘𝖊𝖘 𝖒𝖆𝖗 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖘𝖎𝖉𝖊 𝖔𝖋 𝖍𝖊𝖗 𝖇𝖊𝖆𝖚𝖙𝖎𝖋𝖚𝖑 𝖋𝖆𝖈𝖊 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖒𝖆𝖐𝖊 𝖒𝖞 𝖇𝖑𝖔𝖔𝖉 𝖇𝖔𝖎𝖑. 𝕾𝖔𝖒𝖊𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝖍𝖚𝖗𝖙 𝖍𝖊𝖗. 𝕾𝖔𝖒𝖊𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝖎𝖘 𝖌𝖔𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖙𝖔 𝖉𝖎𝖊.
𝖂𝖊𝖑𝖑, 𝖍𝖊'𝖘 𝖆 𝖉𝖊𝖆𝖉 𝖒𝖆𝖓. 𝕾𝖎𝖒𝖕𝖑𝖊 𝖆𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙. 𝕹𝖔 𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝖒𝖊𝖘𝖘𝖊𝖘 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 𝖒𝖞 𝖋𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖓𝖉 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖌𝖊𝖙𝖘 𝖆𝖜𝖆𝖞 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 𝖎𝖙. 𝕳𝖊 𝖜𝖔𝖚𝖑𝖉 𝖉𝖎𝖊 𝖕𝖆𝖎𝖓𝖋𝖚𝖑𝖑𝖞 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖘𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖑𝖞. 𝖁𝖊𝖗𝖞, 𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖞 𝖘𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖑𝖞 𝖎𝖋 𝕴 𝖍𝖆𝖉 𝖒𝖞 𝖜𝖆𝖞.
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𝓑𝓾𝓽 𝓘’𝓶 𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓼𝓱𝓮’𝓼 𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓮, 𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓷 𝓲𝓯 𝓼𝓱𝓮 𝓭𝓸𝓮𝓼𝓷’𝓽 𝓴𝓷𝓸𝔀 𝓲𝓽 𝔂𝓮𝓽. 𝓐𝓷𝓭 𝓷𝓸 𝓸𝓷𝓮 𝓽𝓸𝓾𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓼 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽’𝓼 𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓮.
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“𝕴 𝖒𝖊𝖆𝖓 𝖎𝖙, 𝖐𝖎𝖙𝖙𝖊𝖓. 𝖄𝖔𝖚 𝖘𝖆𝖞 𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖕, 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖞𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖕𝖘. 𝕴 𝖈𝖆𝖓 𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖕 𝖙𝖔𝖚𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖌𝖔 𝖙𝖔 𝖘𝖑𝖊𝖊𝖕 𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙 𝖓𝖔𝖜 𝖎𝖋 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙’𝖘 𝖜𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖜𝖔𝖚𝖑𝖉 𝖕𝖗𝖊𝖋𝖊𝖗. 𝕹𝖔 𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖉 𝖋𝖊𝖊𝖑𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖘, 𝕴 𝖕𝖗𝖔𝖒𝖎𝖘𝖊.”
“𝕯𝖔𝖓’𝖙– 𝕯𝖔𝖓’𝖙 𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖕. 𝕻𝖑𝖊𝖆𝖘𝖊. 𝕴… 𝕴 𝖓𝖊𝖊𝖉…”
“𝕿𝖊𝖑𝖑 𝖒𝖊 𝖜𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖜𝖆𝖓𝖙, 𝖐𝖎𝖙𝖙𝖊𝖓.”
“𝖄𝖔𝖚. 𝕴… 𝕴 𝖜𝖆𝖓𝖙 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖙𝖔 𝖐𝖎𝖘𝖘 𝖒𝖊,
𝕸𝖔𝖗𝖊,”
“𝕲𝖔𝖔𝖉 𝖌𝖎𝖗𝖑, 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙’𝖘 𝖎𝖙.
𝕿𝖘𝖐, 𝖙𝖘𝖐, 𝖙𝖘𝖐, 𝕬𝖑𝖑𝖎𝖊𝕮𝖆𝖙. 𝖂𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖉𝖎𝖉 𝕴 𝖘𝖆𝖞 𝖆𝖇𝖔𝖚𝖙 𝖚𝖘𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖞𝖔𝖚𝖗 𝖜𝖔𝖗𝖉𝖘?”
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tropes:
☆🍁erotic horror
☆🍁sapphic romance
☆🍁bi-awakening
☆🍁sociopath fmc
☆🍁touch her & die
☆🍁hunting men like prey
☆🍁doll possession
☆🍁feminine rage
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331 reviews20 followers
October 24, 2025
My first 5* for this series!!
Avery is the daughter of a filthy abusive rapist. One that hurt Savannah. Who hurt her godmother. Her dad tries selling her off like cattle. Who killed her mother. She cannot wait to see the end of him

This was a slight love story where avery finds the woman of her dreams! This was super sweet and yet gory at the same time. It was a perfect mix of them both: this is the story I was hoping for from the get go. A solid storyline with the perfect balance of romance and gore. I was so heavily invested in this I binged it relatively quick! The stories seem to be getting better and better and I am looking forward to seeing what else is within the next stories!
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521 reviews
October 27, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
The prologue in this hit a bit different in this book than the other of the series which I loved because it features Stella from the end of book 1 The Dollmaker.
This book definitely had a different vibe, personally for me even though it’s not advertised as a dark romance it gave off the vibe of one, as probably about 80/85% focused on the attraction/obsession/relationship between Allie and Avery, yes there were some intrusive and violent thoughts and it gives you a bit of an insight into what kind of person Christopher is, but the actual ‘fun’ / ‘revenge’ didn’t actually kick in until really late in the book (chapter 10) and it did feel a bit rushed, gory but rushed.
All in all it was still a good read and good addition to the NOLL series.

Don’t Look Back is part of the multi-author Nightmares of Lull Lane series.
(Doll: Edith - Revenge: Christopher)
(Must read The Doll maker first and Wee, Wee, Wee, as you burn last)
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142 reviews3 followers
October 24, 2025
I'm absolutely captivated by how these books beautifully connect! They're truly unputdownable, and I'm eager for more. This installment of the NOLL Lane series shines a spotlight on Avery and the intriguing doll named Edith. It's such an enjoyable read! I love how the stories weave together, revealing exciting details about other events unfolding in the series. Dive in; you won't be disappointed!
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250 reviews8 followers
October 27, 2025
Dark twisted and delicious and all wrapped in less then 90 pages 🤭

I LOVED it! This is definitely a great addition to the series the revenge was subblime and the characters perfection!
I definitely recommend this one!
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88 reviews12 followers
October 23, 2025
THE FIRST INFINITY STAR READ🥹⭐️

boy have i been waiting for this.. and let me tell you it did not disappoint😭😭

my first INFINITY star read of this series! not 5 or 6 stars,infinity♾️

i loved every single thing about this book.. everything. this was different from the rest and i'm so so happy i got to read this! oh my goodness!!

the first full sapphic read,i knew i would love it,sapphic is my favourite and this is no exception. it's perfect. in every way.
raelynn's story line has me all the way pulled in,so thrilling and such a joy to read,i'm literally obsessed🥹 THE TWIST GOT ME.. i was all the way messed up and then i saw THE END? and i was like what.. NO?? and then it said maybe.. so i will cry if nothing more comes of this! they are so perfect i can't🥹🥹

i have 0 complaints honestly and im rendered speechless so let's do some ratings so i can explain my thoughts a little🩷

characters?? ♾️⭐️ i loved avery and allie more than anything! and AVERY.. she caught me all the way off guard,she caught me in ways i didn't expect,im not saying too much but damn she is a murderous little bitch! and she's the 'popular looking girl' not the goth girl! colour me curious because i love the switch up! & allie. i love her so much,we were lucky enough to see character art of these girls and let me tell you,allie is as beautiful as she is described,gothic princess if you will. the characters are so different yet so similar,they are the typical opposites attract,in the best way! avery is strong,powerful and she knows what she wants,allie is eager to please and a kind soul,they mesh together perfectly,SO PERFECTLY! edith! boy let me tell you about edith,that girl is CRAZY. the craziest doll of all i would argue, her purpose is different,she was built for something different and let me tell you i loved every single second of this story,truly she did so good being a great doll! truly! love edith! i want an edith!

plot??? ♾️⭐️ this plot line is very different to the others and really single's out a particular part in savannah's story and her storyline and let me tell you i didn't actually expect a storyline change like this but when i tell you.. IT WORKS! i LOVED it!! the plot is so dense in this you learn a lot about the greater storyline and savannah's motive,you also hear from the parents directly,in a metaphorical sense,it was a joy to read/hear from avery's mom. and also.. the inclusion of other stories but also this being completely different,it works! it really does! this storyline fits perfect for avery and allie,and i don't honestly think it could've worked better! the style of writing,the pacing,the details,the formatting,it is all perfect. it truly makes the best plot of the series🥹

spice + gore?? 🩸🩸 + 🌶️🌶️🌶️ this isn't super gorey,or spicy but it works so well for their story! the spice will always be my favourite in sapphic,it's just my preferred pairing to be honest! but this one.. i loved the double ended.. erm action. i loved the spice taking a control x submission side and from a character you wouldn't typically expect no less!! the gore is not super yucky but the CATTLE PROD.. AS A.. you know what never mind.. no spoilers😎 spicy,mild.. gore.. mildly yucky.. beautiful read? hey it says a lot about me but i loved it and had a whale of a time reading this😇

overall?? ♾️⭐️ my first infinity star read of the series. i loved it dearly honestly. i have 0 complaints,sapphic spice will FOREVER be my favourite,forever. written beautifully. spice a joy to read. little giggles throughout. murderous doll. beautiful couple. revenge arc. what is not to love? to be honest i can't explain my love for it. it's perfect. in every single way.

live laugh love murderous dolls🩷
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235 reviews5 followers
October 27, 2025
DON’T LOOK BACK - Raelynn Harper
BOOK #6 in the NIGHTMARE ON LULL LANE SERIES

⚠️TRIGGER WARNINGS⚠️

Physical Abuse
References And Detailed Mentions Of Rape
Murder
Human Trafficking/Sale Of A Person
Mild Stalking
Apathy And Sociopathy Due To Trauma
Sodomy
Improper Use Of A Cattle Prod
Torture
Patricide
Blood Play
Self-Harm
Possession
Sadism
Chloroform
Desecration Of A Corpse
Blood Play
Electrocution
Dubious Consent & Non-Consent
Loss Of A Loved One
Objectophilia
Drugging
Possession
Kink / Fetish Elements
Using Dildos As Weapons
Kidnapping
Elastration
Poisoning
Knife play
Attempted murder

PARENTS - Stella Lynn & Christopher Porter

CHILD/TEEN - Avery
DOLL - Edith

Okay, so I’ll start by saying I’m not usually into books where the main couple is F/F, but since this one’s part of the series, I figured I’d give it a shot anyway.

We’ve got Avery, whose mom, Stella Lynn, was killed by her father,Christopher Porter. Stella Lynn was Savannah’s best friend and the only one who didn’t take part in the assault. She made a promise not to interfere with Savannah’s revenge, and honestly, that detail added a lot to her character.

The book actually starts with a letter from Avery’s mom, and I loved that. She explains everything so clearly and warns Avery about what’s coming now that she’s eighteen. It sets the tone for the whole story really well.

Avery’s dad though? The man is pure evil. Abusive, power-hungry, and just straight-up awful. He treats his daughter the same way he treated her mom, and it’s disturbing. The only reason he ever married Stella Lynn was to keep her quiet about what happened to Savannah and Tripp.

Then there’s Allie, Avery’s girlfriend. I’ll be honest, I couldn’t really get into their relationship. I skipped through most of the spicy parts because I just wasn’t feeling their chemistry. It felt like the story leaned more toward their romance than the revenge plot, which bummed me out a little. I did like that Allie was there for Avery, so she wasn’t completely alone, but I personally think they would’ve worked better as best friends instead of a couple.

Now let’s talk about Edith, Avery’s doll, because I loved her. She’s dark and sweet at the same time, totally unique compared to the other dolls. You can tell she was created to stand out, and every scene with her was my favorite part.

The ending really threw me for a loop. I was shocked, a little confused, but not mad about it. This series has never been about happy endings, and this book definitely stuck to that vibe.

Overall, it was a solid read. I just wish there’d been a little less romance and a little more revenge.

*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review - my opinion is my own 🖤
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Author 4 books9 followers
November 19, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓮
🌶️🌶️ - 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮
🔥🔥🔥 - 𝓹𝓵𝓸𝓽
🩸 - 𝓰𝓸𝓻𝓮

🖤 𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼🖤
Allie, Avery & Edith

🖤 𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼🖤
𝓓𝓮𝓽𝓪𝓲𝓵𝓮𝓭 𝓜𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 𝓸𝓯 𝓡𝓪𝓹𝓮
𝓗𝓾𝓶𝓪𝓷 𝓣𝓻𝓪𝓯𝓯𝓲𝓬𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰
𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓬𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓸𝓯 𝓪 𝓒𝓸𝓻𝓹𝓼𝓮
𝓓𝓲𝓵𝓭𝓸 𝓦𝓮𝓪𝓹𝓸𝓷𝓻𝔂
𝓘𝓶𝓹𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓻 𝓤𝓼𝓮 𝓸𝓯 𝓒𝓪𝓽𝓽𝓵𝓮 𝓟𝓻𝓸𝓭

🖤 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀🖤
“Allison Beckett McKinnley, or Allie as she prefers to be called. She doesn’t know it yet, but I call her mine.”

The next book in the Nightmare on Lull Lane series that takes a grip-taking plot and combines it with the paranormal doll trope perfectly. Harper manages to give us a storyline that has us feeling emotional for the characters, hoping for a HEA ending but fearing that it may come to a bleak end at any moment.

*spoilers*

Avery is the daughter of one of the men who participated in the dreadful incident that involved Savannah all those years ago. Her mother found out that he partook in the events after they had married, but she remembers that day like no other. And how when she asked Savannah afterwards how she was doing and hearing that she has future plans for how she would retaliate.

But she also has a dark side to herself. She has another woman on her mind. Her AllieCat who she watches and protects because in her mind, she belongs to her. But her father forbids her love interest, as he has other plans for her future that involves being sold off to the highest bidder.

Allie hasn't told Avery but she has a hidden lust for her. But she's never been with a woman before so her insecurity overpowers her judgement to allow herself to open up. With Avery, she feels comfortable. But after witnessing her father's brutality, alongside a doll named Edith, that was given to her with a letter by her mother that appeared on her eighteenth birthday, she may just have found a way for them to seek their revenge.

This is a sixty page banger that pulls you into its grasp and doesn't let go until the end. This sapphic romance is strong, even if one may not fully know how much the other really knew about them. The trauma bonding and climatic ending are enough for you to want to add this to your tbr immediately because I love the chemistry between Allie and Avery. Plus the dash of smut was perfectly woven into the story. A great addition to an already impactful series based on creepy lullabies.


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52 reviews1 follower
January 25, 2026
Book Review: Don’t Look Back

Don’t Look Back is a dark, unsettling story that blends horror with deeply human pain, and it doesn’t pull its punches. From the opening moments, the book establishes a tone that’s both disturbing and oddly darkly humorous, perfectly captured in the twisted rhyme: “Row, row, row my boat, your corpse is left at sea. Merlot, merrily, merrily, merrily, feeding fish is free!” That line alone sets the stage for a narrative that’s macabre, cruel, and unafraid to lean into the grotesque.

The story begins with Stella, Savannah’s high school friend, who initially seems like a source of loyalty and safety. She genuinely wants to help Savannah and be on her side, which makes the revelation about her husband—one of the perpetrators—hit even harder. The slow poisoning of Stella adds a chilling layer of betrayal and helplessness, reinforcing the book’s theme that danger often hides behind familiar faces. Amid the horror, the author sneaks in moments of shocking humor—like the unforgettable “meat sword wielding douchebag,” which somehow manages to be both horrifying and laugh-out-loud funny.

Emotionally, the book’s strongest impact comes through Avery. Her storyline is heartbreaking, especially with a father who is a raging, abusive presence in her life. It’s impossible not to feel for her as the violence she endures grounds the supernatural elements in very real trauma. Edith, the doll, stands out as one of the most intriguing aspects of the novel. Unlike the other dolls, she can’t force possession of Avery, making her feel more tragic and mysterious than purely evil. Small, brutal details—like the chilling fact that it only takes 30 pounds of pressure to snap someone’s knee in half—add to the book’s visceral realism and make the violence feel uncomfortably tangible.

Overall, Don’t Look Back is a disturbing yet compelling read that balances horror, emotional depth, and dark humor. It’s not an easy book, but it’s a memorable one that lingers long after you turn the final page.
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87 reviews36 followers
October 30, 2025
Don’t Look Back was absolute perfection, haunting, emotional, and laced with the kind of dark beauty this series is known for. And Edith… oh, how I love this doll.

She’s not like the others, she’s special, and that uniqueness makes this book shine even brighter. Edith’s story carries a quiet power, the kind that sneaks up on you and lingers long after you’ve turned the last page. She’s eerie, loyal, and heartbreakingly gentle in her own way, the kind of doll that makes you question who the real monsters are.

Avery, though? What a character. She’s flawed, raw, and utterly human, the kind of person who makes mistakes but owns them, who tries to find her way through pain and confusion. I adored her journey, and her dynamic with Edith was nothing short of fascinating.

And Avery’s mother… that part broke me. It’s tragic, but it’s necessary, and in the end, everything comes together so beautifully that you’re left both aching and satisfied. The realization that Edith was there from the very start? It ties everything together with delicious precision, the kind of reveal that makes you want to reread the entire series just to catch every hidden hint.

And that plot twist at the end? I swear I had to set my book down and just breathe. It’s that good.

This series continues to outdo itself with every installment, dark, emotional, addictive, and so intelligently written. If you haven’t started Nightmares on Lull Lane yet, do yourself a favor: grab a blanket, light a candle, and dive in. You won’t be able to stop.
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538 reviews17 followers
October 23, 2025
You know this was well worth the wait.

I binged everything the other day and felt incomplete and now I know why.

This is my first time reading anything by this author and she did not disappoint. So this is a tie for first place for this series.

First of all the row row row your boat take. I loved it lol. I might sing it sometime.

Secondly the other kids, both parents are at fault and that’s why Edith is different. Stella and Savannah had a real friendship. So Avery had to be protected. I love that.

Now Edith. I thought clementine was a fool with it lol. But Edith.. EDITH. I wanna be besties!! Is she available for anybody I don’t like?! Because this doll cray cray.

Now revenge on Trey and daddy dearest. Did it happen rather quickly? Yes but it still served its purpose.

Allie and Avery. I love their story and I honestly wish it didn’t end. Or did it?

The fortune teller. Look, the end or is it? I need a spin off with answers about this particular book because you can not leaving me hanging like that!!

Now I was aware the author had life happening but she put out a quality piece of work that tied everything together and brought all the books where they needed to be!! This was a great piece of work and I am HIGHLY RECOMMENDING THIS BOOK AND THIS SERIES!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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193 reviews6 followers
October 29, 2025
Don't Look back by Raelynn Harper is the sixth book in the Nightmare in Lulls Lane series. I thoroughly enjoyed this read however I would say it's more of a dark romance, slow burn then a revenge story which should be noted before diving in.
Raelynn did a phenomenal job bringing her characters to life. I loved the dynamic between Avery and Allie, the connection and building relationship was done great. I did feel although we see the dark and psychopathic edges to the characters throughout, it felt more like a romance and the revenge was held more to the end.
I loved the prologue Raelynn gave us, which set the scene on the connection to Savannah aside from a parent, I loved the mother's POV and her bittersweet moment and letter. The way it was all tied together was done beautifully and really set the setting.
Although in most the stories we get the POV of the parent that caused the ripple effect to bring the dolls to life, we quickly learn the villain in the story.
I did enjoy this read and hope to not discourage anyone from reading it, like stated it was a phenomenal read. It has room for growth or ways to fill in the cracks to give more of a horror theme and I loved the ending and am looking forward to reading more by this author.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
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651 reviews37 followers
October 30, 2025
Don’t Look Back is book six of the Nightmares of Lull Lane, written by Raelynn Harper. There are 11 books in this series; aside from the first and last books, they can be read in any order. They are standalones, but they do refer back to a central plot established in book one. All the books in the series are horror, and some may edge toward splatterpunk. All of the books are considered novellas. I love this concept a lot and look forward to reading the entire series!

Avery is the focus of book six, and sadly, her life is anything but perfect. After the suspicious death of her mom, Avery is forced to live with her abusive father. Her only saving grace is Edith, her doll, and Allie, her friend. There is also a slow-burning attraction between Allie and Avery that I cheered on.

I think this book was a little different from the rest because Avery’s mom was Savannah's friend and helped her with her revenge plot. Unfortunately, Avery’s dad was perfect until the day after the wedding and turned abusive. The book ends in kind of a cliffhanger, teasing at something possibly more in the future. I am really enjoying this series.

Thanks to Raelynn Harper for gifting me an eARC of Don’t Look Back. I am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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567 reviews28 followers
October 23, 2025
FF
Stalker
Obsession
Revenge

Book 6 of Nightmares on Lull Lane series.
Check triggers before reading.

Stella is Avery’s mum. She was friends with Savannah and has kept her secret a long time. Christopher - Stella’s husband - is a senator and a knobhead. He treats woman like rubbish.
Stella passes away whilst Avery is young from being beaten and poisoned by Christopher.
During school, Avery becomes friends with Allie (Avery names her AllieCat) and they become more than friends.
Chris wants to sell Avery so she can get married but Avery has other plans. She’s gay and doesn’t like men.
On her eighteenth birthday, Avery receives a doll named Edith but this doll is made differently from the other dolls the Dollmaker has done.
Loved the story & characters. The letter that Stella writes to Avery shocked me.

Fantastic read and that ending … I need more.
Raelynn Harper is a new author to me and I’m definitely going to read more of her books.
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37 reviews4 followers
October 27, 2025
This is book 6 of ‘Nightmares on LullLane’ series.

Once again this book takes you for a spin in this twisted revenge story.

This is the story of Avery and her possessed doll Edith. We watch Avery go thru many different things in this wild story. From the loss of her mother, to the truth about her father, to finding out about the truth of Savanah, to losing the girl she had a thing for.

This story is so well written and will take you on another wild twisted ride like all the books so far in this series do.

If you like horror stories, possessed dolls, and revenge stories…. Then you need to read this book. Make sure to read the first five first as they all tie into each other.

* I would like to thank Raelynn Harper for the opportunity to ARC ‘Don’t Look Back.’ As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised and compensation, current or future, by the author or publisher for a fair and honest review.*
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51 reviews3 followers
October 28, 2025
Book #6 of the Nightmares On Lull Lane series. As with all the other books, please check trigger warnings. I feel like if you’re already this deep into the series, you should know what to expect by now. This book is no different.

I absolutely loved this addition to the series. I think this one hit me in the feelings more than some of the others. So much so I actually ended up tearing up multiple times. The revenge hits hard and fast, but I enjoyed every second of the build up till then. It gave a nice amount of depth without taking away from the main theme of this story, revenge! I think I need to find myself some best friends like Allie and Edith. The crazy, obsessive, unhinged thing they’ve got going on was to die for… or not.

I think this is the first piece of work I’ve read by Raelynn and I love her writing style. I will be adding all her work to my TBR immediately. It flowed so well for me and I need more.
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80 reviews5 followers
November 1, 2025
Book 6 in The Nightmares on Lull Lane series and although this book felt a bit more like dark romance in my opinion until very near the end when the horror/ gore kicked in for revenge, the story weaved perfectly together with the others.

This book focused on Avery and her captivating doll called Edith. Avery met the girl of her dreams, Allie and the trio become a force to be reckoned with.

Where this story differs from the others is that Avery had a very loving mother who was not involved in Savannah’s brutal attack, however her father Christopher very much was, and had not changed at all. He was a real life monster. Avery’s mother had been Savannah’s best friend and had even played a role in helping her set up her revenge plan. This part was so cleverly written into the series.

Edith needs a special mention because this doll was probably my favourite of them all. Perfectly made for Avery. She added chaos and humour.

Another fabulous addition to the series.
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113 reviews5 followers
November 1, 2025
I really got pulled into the headspace of Avery, the rage, the pain, the plan. I appreciated the way Harper let that simmer instead of just blasting off into chaos. The connection with Allie builds with a nice balance of tension and tenderness, which felt genuine.

On the flip side: a few of the revenge beats and plot reveals hit familiar territory (the “I’m not safe, they’re not safe” arc) and I found myself predicting one twist before it landed. A little more surprise would’ve bumped this up even further for me.

What I enjoyed most: the writing has sharp edges when it needs them but also slows when it counts, giving space for characters to matter, not just plot mechanics. If you’re into dark, emotional reads with sapphic romance and a sharpened sense of vengeance, this is a strong pick. Just know: it leans into themes you’ve seen before, but with enough heart and intensity to make it worth diving in.
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63 reviews12 followers
November 7, 2025
This one is a little different from the others, in that it’s only Avery’s father that is a massive scumbag. I don’t want to say much more than that as I don’t want to give any major spoilers in my review.

In this book, Avery finds the utter love of her life that accepts her for who she is, darkness and all. This sapphic love story is truly bittersweet. I loved Avery and Allie’s relationship and the sheer trust that have for one another. I also loved that Allie didn’t really question the fact that Edith was a talking, homicidal doll!

Now for Edith… She is truly a murderous little delight. She is a perfect match for our FMC, and seems to love both her and her maker in equal measure. She also murders with utter glee, and I’m certainly down for that! This book is 100% what you would expect from a horror anthology, and has made me more excited to read the rest of the books.

Please check trigger warnings before reading, for the sake of your mental health.
21 reviews
November 8, 2025
-ARC Review-

Don’t Look Back by Raelynn Harper is a dark, emotionally charged addition to the Nightmares on Lull Lane series that ties the threads together in the most chilling way. Harper wastes no time pulling you back into the horror and heartbreak that defines this world.

Avery’s story is raw and unflinching, showing just how far she’s willing to go when there’s nothing left to lose. Allie’s loyalty adds a quiet strength that balances the brutality, and Edith’s presence injects that eerie, chaotic edge the series is known for. The tension builds with every chapter until it finally erupts into a revenge-fueled crescendo that’s both satisfying and devastating.

The writing is immersive and cinematic—filled with moments that make you pause, breathe, and then dive right back in. It’s gruesome, tragic, and layered with emotion in a way that lingers long after the final page.

⚠️ Be sure to check trigger warnings before reading.
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136 reviews3 followers
October 23, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

OOOOKAAAAYYY! WHAT??? I'm trying really hard not to be dramatic but this one was on 1000! The End, Maybe? WTF?! This was such a great twist of all twisty horror, gory tales. Children and Doll reunion? Allie may be Death's protege? Mind Fkin Blown!

This installment is pure chaos! The horror is relentless—gory, surreal, and emotionally devastating. Her mom was actually Savannah's friend and I don't want to spoil too much but she KNEEEWW!! Allie’s arc is a descent into something darker than madness, and the way the story threads her fate with Death’s legacy? Unholy brilliance.

The reunion scenes? Unsettling and weirdly tender. The dolls? Still terrifying. And the spice? 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ feral, emotionally loaded, and laced with danger. Every chapter felt like a scream in slow motion.
My heart was racing ya'll no lie! 😅
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29 reviews
October 27, 2025
“𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝖉𝖆𝖗𝖐𝖓𝖊𝖘𝖘 𝖎𝖘 𝖒𝖞 𝖈𝖔𝖒𝖋𝖔𝖗𝖙 𝖟𝖔𝖓𝖊.”

“𝐑𝐨𝐰, 𝐑𝐨𝐰, 𝐑𝐨𝐰, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦.
𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲, 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲, 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲, 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌.”

🪦𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟔 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡��𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞? 𝐀𝐦 𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞….? 𝐍𝐚𝐡𝐡𝐡𝐡𝐡!🪦

💚𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐌𝐂’𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐨𝐨𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝! 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐋𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐎𝐁! 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐲.. 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐥𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐜.💚

🛥️𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞… 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲. 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐲. 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐡 𝐬𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬- 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬.🛥️
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514 reviews7 followers
October 28, 2025
NOT WHAT I WAS EXPECTING

Please Note: This book and series has a massive trigger warning list and there are some heavy actions that aren't for everyone!

Don't Look Back is Book 6 of the Nightmares on Lull Lane series and this was really enjoyable. The writing from Raelynn Harper had me completely engrossed in this novella, I wasn't expecting this story but so glad we received something out of the ordinary. With the prologue being the key to this story, I was intrigued about the relationship between Avery and her doll Edith as it's not like the other children. Throw in Ally and this character combination was perfect, the connections, emotions and spark, tangible! I will think of this book every time I hear Row, Row, Row Your Boat!! And that ending, just wow, so much more to look forward to!!!!
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80 reviews2 followers
November 2, 2025
3.75/5

Book 6 in the Nightmares on Lull Lane series

This one was also very connected to the original. The relationship between the two main characters in this book was a little confusing. One of them stalks the other one but doesn't know much about her outside of that and the other one is seems like doesn't know her at all but then talks about how she knows this and that about her. That made it hard to follow and I found myself confused about that. Definitely an instant obsession book. This one started out pretty strong but ended up feeling very, very rushed by the end of the story. I know that the author had some things happen that were out of her control and I am sure that is why so I will absolutely not hold that against her and will still want to read future books from her. The ending of this story has me very, very intrigued!!
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