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Harvest
I don't know if I like reading anymore.
Emmy moved to the small town of Ivywood to start anew in life. Being the booklover she is, she finds the one place in town that is perfect for a coffee shop that sells books. It's here she gets invited by a local book club member to join them, being invited to a party to get to know everyone first at the host’s farmhouse on the outskirts of town. Emmy attends, excited as ever to get to make new friends and join in a club with her favorite hobby. However, the night takes a turn and her and others are hunted down. Being harvested for their lives. Will they be able to survive and leave the farmhouse, or does their love of books get them killed?
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66 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2025
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September 30, 2025
Sweet ole ladies in coffee shops & book clubs aren’t always so sweet! I could feel there was something sinister going on from the absolute beginning, even when it wasn’t as evident on what was taking place. I was yelling at Emmy to follow her instincts from the moment she arrived at the farm. The creepy atmosphere should have been “red flaggish” enough to abort mission! But in true horror movie fashion, Emmy proceeds to join this groups because well… Midge was so sweet at the coffee shop! What could go wrong with this elderly sweet lady 🤷🏽♀️. As a horror book/movie fan, I really enjoyed this one & perfect for this Halloween season. Would recommend for those that like this genre & fans of Jordan Peele movies.
August 11, 2025
Such a great short horror story! It was so easy to get into, starting with a coffee shop with books! What book lover doesn’t love that??
This story follows Emmeline as she is settling into Ivywood after moving there. She meets Midge, an older woman who is part of a book club. Midge invites Emmy to the annual Harvest festival that the book club does. From there, the plot takes off in an exciting chase that kept pulling me back to read.
If you’re looking for a short horror/thriller this fall, look no further than this book! Just be sure to check the content warnings at the beginning! This book is a little gore-y!
I was lucky to ARC read this book early!
This story follows Emmeline as she is settling into Ivywood after moving there. She meets Midge, an older woman who is part of a book club. Midge invites Emmy to the annual Harvest festival that the book club does. From there, the plot takes off in an exciting chase that kept pulling me back to read.
If you’re looking for a short horror/thriller this fall, look no further than this book! Just be sure to check the content warnings at the beginning! This book is a little gore-y!
I was lucky to ARC read this book early!
September 2, 2025
Y’all. I may never look at book clubs—or farmhouses—the same way again. 😳📚🚪
In this bone-chilling novella, Emmy moves to Ivywood for a fresh start, finds a cozy coffee shop + a friendly book club invite… but the welcome party at a farmhouse turns into a blood-soaked nightmare where guests are hunted like prey. 🌽💀
Perez makes you smell the fear, hear the creak of old wood, and taste the copper of danger. Emmy’s grit keeps you rooting for her while you scream “DON’T GO IN THERE.” Twisted, addictive, and impossible to put down—I devoured it in one sitting. 👀🔥
Harvest doesn’t ask if you’ll survive—it dares you to turn the next page.
In this bone-chilling novella, Emmy moves to Ivywood for a fresh start, finds a cozy coffee shop + a friendly book club invite… but the welcome party at a farmhouse turns into a blood-soaked nightmare where guests are hunted like prey. 🌽💀
Perez makes you smell the fear, hear the creak of old wood, and taste the copper of danger. Emmy’s grit keeps you rooting for her while you scream “DON’T GO IN THERE.” Twisted, addictive, and impossible to put down—I devoured it in one sitting. 👀🔥
Harvest doesn’t ask if you’ll survive—it dares you to turn the next page.
September 6, 2025
Arghhhh what is this novella!!
Please share it with your book clubs when you get a new member - i would love to see that reaction from them!!
Out in October - perfect for Halloween!!
Thank you so much @beccachambersauthor for terrifying me before bed!
Please share it with your book clubs when you get a new member - i would love to see that reaction from them!!
Out in October - perfect for Halloween!!
Thank you so much @beccachambersauthor for terrifying me before bed!
September 22, 2025
Thank you @beccachambersauthor for this amazing novella to read. This is the perfect read if you are in a reading slump or just want a good, short horror story. I most definitely am glad I'm not in a book club but I don't know if I will ever look at a farmhouse or it's fields again.
October 13, 2025
Harvest by Becca Chambers is a short and fast-paced horror story that genuinely surprised me with how much it delivers in so few pages. It begins with cozy small-town vibes that feel almost comforting, but that warmth quickly gives way to something bloodier and far more unsettling. The shift in tone builds a constant sense of tension that keeps the story engaging from the very start.
I’m giving it four stars because, even though it’s a really good story, it took me a bit to get into it at first. Once I did, the quick pacing fit well with the tension the book aims for, even if at times it felt slightly rushed. The ending is intense and fast, which keeps you hooked until the very last moment, though it also left me wishing the story had been a little longer.
Overall, Harvest does exactly what it promises. It’s a bloody, entertaining, and satisfying read. Perfect for a chilly autumn evening during spooky season. It may not be perfect, but it’s one of those stories that leave you both content and a little disturbed in the best possible way.
Thanks to the author for providing me with an ARC copy of this book!
I’m giving it four stars because, even though it’s a really good story, it took me a bit to get into it at first. Once I did, the quick pacing fit well with the tension the book aims for, even if at times it felt slightly rushed. The ending is intense and fast, which keeps you hooked until the very last moment, though it also left me wishing the story had been a little longer.
Overall, Harvest does exactly what it promises. It’s a bloody, entertaining, and satisfying read. Perfect for a chilly autumn evening during spooky season. It may not be perfect, but it’s one of those stories that leave you both content and a little disturbed in the best possible way.
Thanks to the author for providing me with an ARC copy of this book!
September 8, 2025
I struggled with how to explain this rating.
There is a ton of potential in this short novella. The main character, Emmy, is compelling, and the antagonists are the kind not easily forgettable. A rural setting offers a variety of circumstances to be explored, and the incorporation of demonic entities is always fun.
So what’s the issue?
I have two:
First, the editing felt incomplete to the point of distraction. The proofreading was solid, but the lack of developmental and line edits created a fluffiness in the writing that was hard to work through. Prose that should have been direct and pushed the story along tended to meander, and there were a few continuity and factual errors that left the story feeling more confusing than it needed to.
Second, the ending. It felt unnatural and forced, like the twist didn’t hold up under closer examination. I walked away feeling unsatisfied with how the story ended.
This work has great potential, and this is an author I would love to revisit in the future once she’s had a chance to develop her skills.
There is a ton of potential in this short novella. The main character, Emmy, is compelling, and the antagonists are the kind not easily forgettable. A rural setting offers a variety of circumstances to be explored, and the incorporation of demonic entities is always fun.
So what’s the issue?
I have two:
First, the editing felt incomplete to the point of distraction. The proofreading was solid, but the lack of developmental and line edits created a fluffiness in the writing that was hard to work through. Prose that should have been direct and pushed the story along tended to meander, and there were a few continuity and factual errors that left the story feeling more confusing than it needed to.
Second, the ending. It felt unnatural and forced, like the twist didn’t hold up under closer examination. I walked away feeling unsatisfied with how the story ended.
This work has great potential, and this is an author I would love to revisit in the future once she’s had a chance to develop her skills.
October 1, 2025
In Ivywood, book clubs don’t just share stories…they write your ending. 📚
Harvest- by Becca Chambers
🪚Blurb🪚
I don't know if I like reading anymore.
Emmy moved to the small town of Ivywood to start anew in life. Being the booklover she is, she finds the one place in town that is perfect for her: a coffee shop that sells books. It's here she gets invited by a local book club member to join them, being invited to a party to get to know everyone first at the host’s farmhouse on the outskirts of town. Emmy attends, excited as ever to get to make new friends and join in a club with her favorite hobby. However, the night takes a turn and her and others are hunted down. Being harvested for their lives. Will they be able to survive and leave the farmhouse, or does their love of books get them killed?
🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾
A booklover’s dream turns into a reader’s final chapter.
Hands down one of the best horror reads of 2025.
Emmy moves to Ivywood in search of a new life.. what she wasn’t expecting to find was the end of it so soon.
When she meets Midge, the sweet, unsuspecting older woman at the bookstore, and gets invited to join her book club,and attend their annual Harvest Party, Emmy is all but certain she’s found her new beginning.
What unfolds next is straight out of a horror film.
What happens when that Book Club is nothing more than a mask for something way more sinister.. giving a new meaning to Harvest Season.
This novella was a fast paced read that had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. With raw, vivid imagery that takes you right into the story. I could feel my pulse racing right along with the characters.
And that ending?? The twist?!! The scream I scrumpt! 😱
An absolute MUST READ this spooky season!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A huge thank you to the Author for letting me ARC read this for you!
Harvest- by Becca Chambers
🪚Blurb🪚
I don't know if I like reading anymore.
Emmy moved to the small town of Ivywood to start anew in life. Being the booklover she is, she finds the one place in town that is perfect for her: a coffee shop that sells books. It's here she gets invited by a local book club member to join them, being invited to a party to get to know everyone first at the host’s farmhouse on the outskirts of town. Emmy attends, excited as ever to get to make new friends and join in a club with her favorite hobby. However, the night takes a turn and her and others are hunted down. Being harvested for their lives. Will they be able to survive and leave the farmhouse, or does their love of books get them killed?
🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾
A booklover’s dream turns into a reader’s final chapter.
Hands down one of the best horror reads of 2025.
Emmy moves to Ivywood in search of a new life.. what she wasn’t expecting to find was the end of it so soon.
When she meets Midge, the sweet, unsuspecting older woman at the bookstore, and gets invited to join her book club,and attend their annual Harvest Party, Emmy is all but certain she’s found her new beginning.
What unfolds next is straight out of a horror film.
What happens when that Book Club is nothing more than a mask for something way more sinister.. giving a new meaning to Harvest Season.
This novella was a fast paced read that had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. With raw, vivid imagery that takes you right into the story. I could feel my pulse racing right along with the characters.
And that ending?? The twist?!! The scream I scrumpt! 😱
An absolute MUST READ this spooky season!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A huge thank you to the Author for letting me ARC read this for you!
October 26, 2025
If Fear Street and Children of the Corn had a twisted little love child, it would look a lot like Harvest. Becca Chambers wastes no time pulling readers into a small-town nightmare where secrets rot just beneath the surface — and where survival feels like both a punishment and a prize.
The story opens with an eerie calm, that kind of creeping unease where you just know something bad is coming. Chambers builds dread beautifully — it’s not just jump scares or blood, it’s the slow-burn realization that everyone in this town has something to lose, and not everyone deserves to be saved.
The characters are raw and flawed, which made their choices feel messy in the best way. I loved how the author balanced the slasher-style brutality with psychological tension; you’re never sure if the true horror is the monster outside the cornfields or the people trapped within them. The writing has that gritty, cinematic energy — you can practically hear the crunch of dirt under boots and the whisper of something moving just out of sight.
By the end, I was satisfied but unsettled — the hallmark of a good horror read. It’s short, sharp, and dripping with atmosphere, the kind of novella you finish in one sitting and then stare into the dark for a bit too long afterward.
🔪 Quick Take:
• Genre: Horror / Psychological Thriller
• Vibe: Cornfields, cult energy, blood-soaked secrets
• Length: Fast-paced, one-sitting read
• Perfect for: Fans of Rural horror, Midnight Mass, or The Ruins
The story opens with an eerie calm, that kind of creeping unease where you just know something bad is coming. Chambers builds dread beautifully — it’s not just jump scares or blood, it’s the slow-burn realization that everyone in this town has something to lose, and not everyone deserves to be saved.
The characters are raw and flawed, which made their choices feel messy in the best way. I loved how the author balanced the slasher-style brutality with psychological tension; you’re never sure if the true horror is the monster outside the cornfields or the people trapped within them. The writing has that gritty, cinematic energy — you can practically hear the crunch of dirt under boots and the whisper of something moving just out of sight.
By the end, I was satisfied but unsettled — the hallmark of a good horror read. It’s short, sharp, and dripping with atmosphere, the kind of novella you finish in one sitting and then stare into the dark for a bit too long afterward.
🔪 Quick Take:
• Genre: Horror / Psychological Thriller
• Vibe: Cornfields, cult energy, blood-soaked secrets
• Length: Fast-paced, one-sitting read
• Perfect for: Fans of Rural horror, Midnight Mass, or The Ruins
August 11, 2025
⭐️ Wow! Harvest takes the concept of small town creepiness to a whole new level. It’s like Hereditary meets a modern slasher. The story hooks you early on with unease, before you can even place the source. The unsettling nature is woven into the descriptions of Emmy’s experience perfectly. It’ll have you flipping the pages in desperation.
There’s action, gore, and desperation for survival that you just cannot peel yourself away from. Even as a short story, it accomplishes what many full length thrillers do not: maintaining the sense of discomfort even once you’ve finished the book. This book will have you questioning fate and what it means to survive the entire time. Once you finish, you’ll want to go back and read it again just to try and settle some of those feelings.
Overall, I loved this book. I cannot wait for the day Becca Chambers releases a full length thriller. The primary reason for a 4/5 star rating instead of a 5/5 rating is because of the descriptions early on. In the first chapter, it felt very overly descriptive for my tastes. The inner dialogue of Emmy describing the cafe felt unnatural and excessive, but realistically this is probably just one of those personal ticks that I have for books. I also felt like there were some pieces of the plot that could have been expanded on a bit more, to fully tie together the events that were endured.
There’s action, gore, and desperation for survival that you just cannot peel yourself away from. Even as a short story, it accomplishes what many full length thrillers do not: maintaining the sense of discomfort even once you’ve finished the book. This book will have you questioning fate and what it means to survive the entire time. Once you finish, you’ll want to go back and read it again just to try and settle some of those feelings.
Overall, I loved this book. I cannot wait for the day Becca Chambers releases a full length thriller. The primary reason for a 4/5 star rating instead of a 5/5 rating is because of the descriptions early on. In the first chapter, it felt very overly descriptive for my tastes. The inner dialogue of Emmy describing the cafe felt unnatural and excessive, but realistically this is probably just one of those personal ticks that I have for books. I also felt like there were some pieces of the plot that could have been expanded on a bit more, to fully tie together the events that were endured.
August 9, 2025
"Harvest" is a thriller/horror novella that introduces Emmy who is new to a town called Ivywood. Emmy is excited to find a local coffee shop that has her two favorite things: books and coffee. While at the shop, she notices a book club meeting and wonders how to join. Emmy then meets a member of the book club and is invited to their annual Harvest party the follow week.
I love how you get to know Emmy's character as a relatable bookworm and her character develops from there (don't want to give away spoilers). I especially liked the description of the town's fall setting as it made me want to get cozy and curl up with a book and blanket. Becca's writing style had me drawn in from the first page all the way to the last. Once Emmy arrives at the annual Harvest party, it is fast paced from then on. I was actually anxious and it kept me guessing all the way to the end.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a thriller/horror experience that is short and intense.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author. Harvest will be released in October 2025.
I love how you get to know Emmy's character as a relatable bookworm and her character develops from there (don't want to give away spoilers). I especially liked the description of the town's fall setting as it made me want to get cozy and curl up with a book and blanket. Becca's writing style had me drawn in from the first page all the way to the last. Once Emmy arrives at the annual Harvest party, it is fast paced from then on. I was actually anxious and it kept me guessing all the way to the end.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a thriller/horror experience that is short and intense.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author. Harvest will be released in October 2025.
October 4, 2025
"Cults using make you join though, right? Not k!ll you?"
I've not read a horror for a long while, and oh my, this has made me want to hyper-focus on them again.
This novella hit the sweet spot perfectly.
Poor Emmy, moving to a nice small town and thinking she could join a book club with the old ladies. She was so wrong.
Midge gave me red flag vibes straight away.
When she invited her to the harvest, I screamed noooope.
When she saw the cornfields, I screamed noooope.
The religious totem? I screamed double noooope.
I have an honourable mention for poor Michael. He didn't deserve that!
I literally binged this in an hour, I didn't put it down. I stopped to message my friend like, "She's not gonna survive this" multiple times as we buddy read together, but that was it.
The ending...fully didn't expect that!! Like, wtf?! Jaw dropping!!
I hope there is more from Ivywood... It can't be left like this!!
If you enjoy a quick horror read, you want to go download this now!!
A new to me author, but now a forever author!!
I'm gonna leave you with a favourite quote of mine.
" I am reminded again that I regret that I’ve never been athletic. I’m a reader. I sit on my ass and read. It’s such an awesome and safe hobby. At least, it was. "
I've not read a horror for a long while, and oh my, this has made me want to hyper-focus on them again.
This novella hit the sweet spot perfectly.
Poor Emmy, moving to a nice small town and thinking she could join a book club with the old ladies. She was so wrong.
Midge gave me red flag vibes straight away.
When she invited her to the harvest, I screamed noooope.
When she saw the cornfields, I screamed noooope.
The religious totem? I screamed double noooope.
I have an honourable mention for poor Michael. He didn't deserve that!
I literally binged this in an hour, I didn't put it down. I stopped to message my friend like, "She's not gonna survive this" multiple times as we buddy read together, but that was it.
The ending...fully didn't expect that!! Like, wtf?! Jaw dropping!!
I hope there is more from Ivywood... It can't be left like this!!
If you enjoy a quick horror read, you want to go download this now!!
A new to me author, but now a forever author!!
I'm gonna leave you with a favourite quote of mine.
" I am reminded again that I regret that I’ve never been athletic. I’m a reader. I sit on my ass and read. It’s such an awesome and safe hobby. At least, it was. "
October 7, 2025
📚✨ ARC REVIEW ✨📚
Harvest by Becca Chambers
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5 stars)
Emmy moves to cozy small-town Ivywood, looking for a chance to start over. She thinks she has won the book club lottery when she is invited to a get-to-know-you party at a beautiful farmhouse on the outskirts of town. She is vibing with the members, new and old, when the sacrifices start. Determined to survive, Emmy must fight for her life as she tries to escape.
I love a good horror story, and I found this novella perfect for the spooky fall season. A farmhouse with no cell service is such a great setting - lots of different buildings to hide out in, dangerous equipment that can easily become weapons, and the general eeriness of cornfields at night. The atmosphere lent an even scarier vibe.
Perfect for fans who love a quick, gory fall read with culty vibes and survival horror energy. 🍂🔪
For fans of: 👻 Horror | 🏡 Eerie small town | 🩸 Sacrifices | 🌽 Farmhouse horror | 😱 Survival thriller
#ARCReview #Harvest #BeccaChambers #HorrorNovella #SmallTownHorror #FallReads #SpookySeason #CultyVibes #Bookstagram #HorrorBookstagram #ThrillerReads #QuickReads #HorrorFans #KindleUnlimited
Harvest by Becca Chambers
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5 stars)
Emmy moves to cozy small-town Ivywood, looking for a chance to start over. She thinks she has won the book club lottery when she is invited to a get-to-know-you party at a beautiful farmhouse on the outskirts of town. She is vibing with the members, new and old, when the sacrifices start. Determined to survive, Emmy must fight for her life as she tries to escape.
I love a good horror story, and I found this novella perfect for the spooky fall season. A farmhouse with no cell service is such a great setting - lots of different buildings to hide out in, dangerous equipment that can easily become weapons, and the general eeriness of cornfields at night. The atmosphere lent an even scarier vibe.
Perfect for fans who love a quick, gory fall read with culty vibes and survival horror energy. 🍂🔪
For fans of: 👻 Horror | 🏡 Eerie small town | 🩸 Sacrifices | 🌽 Farmhouse horror | 😱 Survival thriller
#ARCReview #Harvest #BeccaChambers #HorrorNovella #SmallTownHorror #FallReads #SpookySeason #CultyVibes #Bookstagram #HorrorBookstagram #ThrillerReads #QuickReads #HorrorFans #KindleUnlimited
August 6, 2025
"My skin feels cold and clammy and I'm shivering, the cold night air finally setting in as my adrenaline wears off. I turn and look up at Michael and his face shows exactly what I feel. We are f*cked."
I had the privilege to do an early beta read of Becca Chambers upcoming novella debut, Harvest. And let me tell you, what a treat this story was!
What starts off as innocent with its cute coffee house vibe and the introduction of a charming little book club group, quickly takes a drastic turn. Out of nowhere, the plot goes from 0 to 60 very quickly and everything gets crazy. Once the first “oh shit” moment hits, this story will sink its hooks into you, not letting go until the very end. What unfolds is pure, horrific terror. To say anything further would only spoil the fun of you experiencing this for the first time.
Harvest is bloody good fun. If you’re looking for a quick, fun, fast paced read, and you’re not opposed to blood and gore, this horror thriller novella is for you!
I had the privilege to do an early beta read of Becca Chambers upcoming novella debut, Harvest. And let me tell you, what a treat this story was!
What starts off as innocent with its cute coffee house vibe and the introduction of a charming little book club group, quickly takes a drastic turn. Out of nowhere, the plot goes from 0 to 60 very quickly and everything gets crazy. Once the first “oh shit” moment hits, this story will sink its hooks into you, not letting go until the very end. What unfolds is pure, horrific terror. To say anything further would only spoil the fun of you experiencing this for the first time.
Harvest is bloody good fun. If you’re looking for a quick, fun, fast paced read, and you’re not opposed to blood and gore, this horror thriller novella is for you!
October 1, 2025
“Cults usually make you join though, right? Not kill you?”
Harvest is a fast paced novella packed with suspense, gore, and the need for survival. We meet Emmy as she is placing her order at a cozy cafe. She’s a new resident to the town of Ivywood and is excited when a stranger approaches her to invite her to a book club. Excited about the possibility of making new friends, she decides to attend their next meeting. They gather at a farmhouse outside of town, owned by Midge, the book club member who invited her in the first place. As the new and old members start to mingle, things quickly escalate into an evening full of horrors. Will Emmy and the new bloods survive? I loved this novella. Just what I needed to wrap up September reads and kickstart October. It was a short quick read with a twist that left me wanting more!
Harvest is a fast paced novella packed with suspense, gore, and the need for survival. We meet Emmy as she is placing her order at a cozy cafe. She’s a new resident to the town of Ivywood and is excited when a stranger approaches her to invite her to a book club. Excited about the possibility of making new friends, she decides to attend their next meeting. They gather at a farmhouse outside of town, owned by Midge, the book club member who invited her in the first place. As the new and old members start to mingle, things quickly escalate into an evening full of horrors. Will Emmy and the new bloods survive? I loved this novella. Just what I needed to wrap up September reads and kickstart October. It was a short quick read with a twist that left me wanting more!
December 15, 2025
Books Clubs aren't for everyone...
Emmy moved to a new town and was at a cafe enjoying the day when she noticed a book club meeting. She said to herself "maybe Ill join them next time". After an hour passes, someone comes up to her at her table and introduces themselves. It was one of the book club members. Her name was Midge. They talk a little and then she invites her over to her Fall Harvest Meeting hosted at Midges home.
When the week was up and it was time for the meeting Emmy was nervous but excited. But little did she know that this meeting was more like "Lord of the Flies"
It was a very good read for me. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 only because I wished it was a little longer and more thrill to it. But I will most definitely be reading the 2nd in the series.
Emmy moved to a new town and was at a cafe enjoying the day when she noticed a book club meeting. She said to herself "maybe Ill join them next time". After an hour passes, someone comes up to her at her table and introduces themselves. It was one of the book club members. Her name was Midge. They talk a little and then she invites her over to her Fall Harvest Meeting hosted at Midges home.
When the week was up and it was time for the meeting Emmy was nervous but excited. But little did she know that this meeting was more like "Lord of the Flies"
It was a very good read for me. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 only because I wished it was a little longer and more thrill to it. But I will most definitely be reading the 2nd in the series.
August 18, 2025
🍂 ARC Review 🧡
My jaw is on the floor. I'm still reeling from it. I ended up finishing it in one sitting as I could not put it down! Believe me when I tell you, I audibly gasped at everything. It got more intense as I read it. I may even be traumatised - not to be dramatic!
There were so many shocking scenes. So much gore and violence. Becca Chambers went into so much detail, I could imagine each scene vividly.
I gasped. I cried. I'm sure a piece of me died. This book is one of the best horror books I have ever read. Absolutely perfect for Autumn. It's spooky, chilling and it will leave you in suspense.
I was completely hooked from the beginning. As the story progressed, I was hit with so many twists and turns that I didn't expect. Never in a million years would I have been able to predict what unfolded. Nothing would've prepared me for it either.
I love Emmy. She was such a lovable character. Her strength, that I don't even think she knew she had, was admirable. I especially loved how she stuck to her principles throughout. A kind, caring soul who didn't deserve any of this.
Definitely a 5* read and would highly recommend!
Many thanks to Becca Chambers for the opportunity to read this as an ARC.
Favourite Quotes:
"This is why people like me always die first in those horror movies so quickly."
"I’m a reader. I sit on my ass and read. It’s such an awesome and safe hobby."
"It would look beautiful if I wasn’t being fucking hunted."
My jaw is on the floor. I'm still reeling from it. I ended up finishing it in one sitting as I could not put it down! Believe me when I tell you, I audibly gasped at everything. It got more intense as I read it. I may even be traumatised - not to be dramatic!
There were so many shocking scenes. So much gore and violence. Becca Chambers went into so much detail, I could imagine each scene vividly.
I gasped. I cried. I'm sure a piece of me died. This book is one of the best horror books I have ever read. Absolutely perfect for Autumn. It's spooky, chilling and it will leave you in suspense.
I was completely hooked from the beginning. As the story progressed, I was hit with so many twists and turns that I didn't expect. Never in a million years would I have been able to predict what unfolded. Nothing would've prepared me for it either.
I love Emmy. She was such a lovable character. Her strength, that I don't even think she knew she had, was admirable. I especially loved how she stuck to her principles throughout. A kind, caring soul who didn't deserve any of this.
Definitely a 5* read and would highly recommend!
Many thanks to Becca Chambers for the opportunity to read this as an ARC.
Favourite Quotes:
"This is why people like me always die first in those horror movies so quickly."
"I’m a reader. I sit on my ass and read. It’s such an awesome and safe hobby."
"It would look beautiful if I wasn’t being fucking hunted."
December 6, 2025
An Entertaining Sidetrip
Is cozy horror a thing? If not, it should be. That's pretty much what's happening here and I'm all for it. The juxtaposition between the book shop coffeehouse and the murdering was well done. Actually made me want to visit.
The writing was good, although it did seem to drag a little in places. The other "new" people to the book club felt a little 2-dimensional. Leah barely existed and Peter (I think?) felt like he was thrown in as an afterthought.
Overall, fun little jaunt outside of the depravity I've been going through recently.
4.25 out of 5 severed thumbs-up.
Is cozy horror a thing? If not, it should be. That's pretty much what's happening here and I'm all for it. The juxtaposition between the book shop coffeehouse and the murdering was well done. Actually made me want to visit.
The writing was good, although it did seem to drag a little in places. The other "new" people to the book club felt a little 2-dimensional. Leah barely existed and Peter (I think?) felt like he was thrown in as an afterthought.
Overall, fun little jaunt outside of the depravity I've been going through recently.
4.25 out of 5 severed thumbs-up.
August 6, 2025
If You Like To Cozy Up By A Nice Fire With An Amazing Book Then This Is The One For You‼️
This Book Gave The Perfect Amt Of Suspense & Mystery😮💨 This Is A Small Town Supernatural Kind Of Vibe , I Literally could Not Put It Down😅
This Book Made Me Feel Like I Was Actually In The Scenario Myself , I Loved The Detail & I Loved The Way The Story Played Out ; It’s Literally A Horror Movie In A Book , GO READ ASAPPP‼️
This Book Gave The Perfect Amt Of Suspense & Mystery😮💨 This Is A Small Town Supernatural Kind Of Vibe , I Literally could Not Put It Down😅
This Book Made Me Feel Like I Was Actually In The Scenario Myself , I Loved The Detail & I Loved The Way The Story Played Out ; It’s Literally A Horror Movie In A Book , GO READ ASAPPP‼️
August 6, 2025
Whelp 😵💫
This went from Cozy to Crazy in like 2 minutes!
Do you want to read a Quick, Cozy to Gory Horror/Thriller?
Do you want to go "WTF was just discribed?!"
Well this would be what you need to read!
The story was 👌 The characters were all amazing and THAT ENDING!!!! 😍
Count how many oh shits slip out as you read 🤣 (would make a great shot game!)
More please 🙏 🥺
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a half stars!
This went from Cozy to Crazy in like 2 minutes!
Do you want to read a Quick, Cozy to Gory Horror/Thriller?
Do you want to go "WTF was just discribed?!"
Well this would be what you need to read!
The story was 👌 The characters were all amazing and THAT ENDING!!!! 😍
Count how many oh shits slip out as you read 🤣 (would make a great shot game!)
More please 🙏 🥺
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a half stars!
August 12, 2025
★★★★★
All I can say is, woahh!!
I read this short novella in one sitting and couldn’t put it down!
I loved Becca’s writing style and the way she described places and events was incredible. I loved the autumny feeling the adorable cozy town gave off! It also had alot of truly gruesome horror and paranormal moments which i really enjoyed!!
Everything kept me right on the edge of my seat, although maybe reading it as the sun went down wasn’t my best decision hahah 😅
All I can say is, woahh!!
I read this short novella in one sitting and couldn’t put it down!
I loved Becca’s writing style and the way she described places and events was incredible. I loved the autumny feeling the adorable cozy town gave off! It also had alot of truly gruesome horror and paranormal moments which i really enjoyed!!
Everything kept me right on the edge of my seat, although maybe reading it as the sun went down wasn’t my best decision hahah 😅
August 19, 2025
I wish Goodreads have half points. *ARC Reader*
This was a 4.5
The first few chapters were a little clunky. You could tell the author was getting her footing.
Oh, boy! When she did get her footing it really took off and I was hooked. It was a fantastic novella. It hit all the right excitement points and was gruesome at all the best times.
Short and to the point.
I can’t wait to see if she does any full length books. She definitely should.
This was a 4.5
The first few chapters were a little clunky. You could tell the author was getting her footing.
Oh, boy! When she did get her footing it really took off and I was hooked. It was a fantastic novella. It hit all the right excitement points and was gruesome at all the best times.
Short and to the point.
I can’t wait to see if she does any full length books. She definitely should.
September 17, 2025
📚 ARC Review
If you're looking for a fast paced, fall-centric, horror/thriller with a cozy little town as your backdrop and a very suspicious book club? This is for you.
I don't want to give anything away, but I did enjoy the story. There were quite a few moments certain aspects felt a bit drawn out in their descriptions which is where the rating came from, but it was a really great story idea. I would be super interested in reading more about the supernatural elements.
If you're looking for a fast paced, fall-centric, horror/thriller with a cozy little town as your backdrop and a very suspicious book club? This is for you.
I don't want to give anything away, but I did enjoy the story. There were quite a few moments certain aspects felt a bit drawn out in their descriptions which is where the rating came from, but it was a really great story idea. I would be super interested in reading more about the supernatural elements.
August 14, 2025
"Well, that escalated quickly" could be my review for this short book by Becca.
I was NOT expecting this at all.
I knew it was some horrory novella but the beginning of the book took me by surprise, and I loved it!
Also I don't get to say "eeeewww" much when I read books, but I absolutely said "eeew" a few times while reading this one.
This is a perfect short, gory, bookish-related read!
I was NOT expecting this at all.
I knew it was some horrory novella but the beginning of the book took me by surprise, and I loved it!
Also I don't get to say "eeeewww" much when I read books, but I absolutely said "eeew" a few times while reading this one.
This is a perfect short, gory, bookish-related read!
August 31, 2025
ARC READ
Harvest is a debut short horror story, which brings every reader's worst nightmare to life - what if the book club you were invited to is actually a cult? Well-paced, and gory, this is like a Twilight episode.
The atmosphere is well written throughout, making this an ideal pre-Halloween read!
Harvest is a debut short horror story, which brings every reader's worst nightmare to life - what if the book club you were invited to is actually a cult? Well-paced, and gory, this is like a Twilight episode.
The atmosphere is well written throughout, making this an ideal pre-Halloween read!
September 8, 2025
I loved the main character. She reminded me so much of myself (I'm sure a lot of book readers will feel the same!)
The premise of this novella is good, but things kinda felt a little bit too coincidental for me. I mean I get it, it's fast paced and short.
It's a nice easy read though, for anybody looking for their thriller/horror fix.
The premise of this novella is good, but things kinda felt a little bit too coincidental for me. I mean I get it, it's fast paced and short.
It's a nice easy read though, for anybody looking for their thriller/horror fix.
October 1, 2025
Sweet old ladies might not always be so sweet! In Becca Chambers’ novella “Harvest”, Emmy fights like hell to survive. Not only for herself, but for others like her. New to the area, Emmy takes the word of a sweet old lady (who screams grandma vibes btw). Only to find out that she couldn’t be more wrong.
Read Harvest to find out what happens to Emmy and all the other characters.
Read Harvest to find out what happens to Emmy and all the other characters.
October 21, 2025
Great novella for spooky season. I received this as an advanced read and am voluntarily leaving a review. The farm setting is the perfect location for this horror novella. And the sweet little old ladies and their book club provide the perfect twist. Grab this book to start your spooky season reads.
October 27, 2025
Emmy moves to Ivywood for a fresh start and finds solace in a local coffee shop and book club. Things take a dark turn, and Emmy's love of books might just get her killed. This novella was suspenseful and I couldn't put it down! The tension built steadily, keeping me on the edge of my seat. The twist at the end... wow, I didn't see it coming!
November 25, 2025
Oh this one was good. A super quick read, but still creepy and crazy. Who wouldn’t want be in a book club. I’m pretty sure this has turned me off them, for now at least. Not going to be attending one at a farm house, that’s for sure!
This is a great read if you are looking for some horror and death.
Definitely jumping right into Cheer ASAP
This is a great read if you are looking for some horror and death.
Definitely jumping right into Cheer ASAP
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