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Wrong Choice: A Psychological Horror Thriller
A BIRTHDAY GAME WHERE COLORS KILL.
To celebrate turning another year older, Taylor and her closest friends head to her uncle's casino... chasing thrills, luck, and one unforgettable night. But later that night when the doors lock behind them, the casino reveals its true purpose... an underground game where chance decides who lives and who dies.
Forced into a twisted version of roulette, Taylor is made to choose colors on the wheel, each sealing the fate of someone she loves. The house always wins, and the cost of losing is far more personal than she ever imagined.
A chilling slasher horror about fate, guilt, and the deadly weight of survival, this story proves that luck runs out, and not everyone makes it out alive.
To celebrate turning another year older, Taylor and her closest friends head to her uncle's casino... chasing thrills, luck, and one unforgettable night. But later that night when the doors lock behind them, the casino reveals its true purpose... an underground game where chance decides who lives and who dies.
Forced into a twisted version of roulette, Taylor is made to choose colors on the wheel, each sealing the fate of someone she loves. The house always wins, and the cost of losing is far more personal than she ever imagined.
A chilling slasher horror about fate, guilt, and the deadly weight of survival, this story proves that luck runs out, and not everyone makes it out alive.
240 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 29, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
This horror thriller keeps you on the edge wondering who was next. Taylor and her friends go to the casino for her birthday only to end up with a night of unwanted. decisions made. I really liked this story.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wrong Choice
~ Jessica Lynn Sorensen
“Money does strange things to people. It's a parasite that burrows under your skin.”
Taylor is about to turn twenty-five, and what better place to celebrate than a casino, where the lights never dim and luck pretends it loves you. She invites her friends for a night meant for drinks, bad decisions, and the hopeful clink of coins turning into something more. The plan is simple. The outcome is not. Once the clock hits eleven, the games stop being about money, and survival becomes the real jackpot.
Sorensen stacks the table with a cast built on shared history, messy friendships, and lived-in experiences. Every character earns their seat. Even the ones you grit your teeth at. Especially the ones you grit your teeth at. There is one character in particular I would gladly push onto the roulette wheel and let fate have a long, thoughtful conversation with them. These people do not just exist on the page. They reach out, grab your nerves and emotions, and tug. Hard.
The emotional pull here runs deep. Trauma, grief, love, loyalty. All of it churns together like a deck of cards being aggressively shuffled. And yet, beneath the damage and fear, the story keeps circling back to one truth: strong bonds can keep you standing even when the floor feels rigged against you.
Atmosphere-wise, Wrong Choice slips its arm around horror and pulls it close. The descriptions are vivid and claustrophobic, like stepping into a room you know you should not be in but cannot stop yourself from entering. Sorensen has always been good at mind games, at sending readers down twisting paths, but this one is darker. Heavier. The kind of dark that lingers and waits until the lights are off.
The pacing is quick and clean, the transitions smooth enough that you barely notice time passing until you realize you have read the whole thing in one sitting. I did. This is a chilling, mind-bending story that will absolutely make me side-eye doors that disappear a little too neatly into casino walls from now on.
If you are looking for a psychological thriller that takes a dive into horror, Pre-Order Wrong Choice now on Amazon and be ready for its release on January 29, 2026. This is one you won't want to miss.
I would like to thank Jessica Lynn Sorensen for the opportunity to Alpha/Beta/ARC for Wrong Choice. As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation, current or future, by the author or publisher for a fair and honest review.
~ Jessica Lynn Sorensen
“Money does strange things to people. It's a parasite that burrows under your skin.”
Taylor is about to turn twenty-five, and what better place to celebrate than a casino, where the lights never dim and luck pretends it loves you. She invites her friends for a night meant for drinks, bad decisions, and the hopeful clink of coins turning into something more. The plan is simple. The outcome is not. Once the clock hits eleven, the games stop being about money, and survival becomes the real jackpot.
Sorensen stacks the table with a cast built on shared history, messy friendships, and lived-in experiences. Every character earns their seat. Even the ones you grit your teeth at. Especially the ones you grit your teeth at. There is one character in particular I would gladly push onto the roulette wheel and let fate have a long, thoughtful conversation with them. These people do not just exist on the page. They reach out, grab your nerves and emotions, and tug. Hard.
The emotional pull here runs deep. Trauma, grief, love, loyalty. All of it churns together like a deck of cards being aggressively shuffled. And yet, beneath the damage and fear, the story keeps circling back to one truth: strong bonds can keep you standing even when the floor feels rigged against you.
Atmosphere-wise, Wrong Choice slips its arm around horror and pulls it close. The descriptions are vivid and claustrophobic, like stepping into a room you know you should not be in but cannot stop yourself from entering. Sorensen has always been good at mind games, at sending readers down twisting paths, but this one is darker. Heavier. The kind of dark that lingers and waits until the lights are off.
The pacing is quick and clean, the transitions smooth enough that you barely notice time passing until you realize you have read the whole thing in one sitting. I did. This is a chilling, mind-bending story that will absolutely make me side-eye doors that disappear a little too neatly into casino walls from now on.
If you are looking for a psychological thriller that takes a dive into horror, Pre-Order Wrong Choice now on Amazon and be ready for its release on January 29, 2026. This is one you won't want to miss.
I would like to thank Jessica Lynn Sorensen for the opportunity to Alpha/Beta/ARC for Wrong Choice. As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation, current or future, by the author or publisher for a fair and honest review.
January 18, 2026
A birthday trip to a casino should mean champagne, laughter, and reckless luck—not a locked-door nightmare where colors decide who lives and who dies.
This story grabs you by the throat from the first spin of the wheel and never lets go. What begins as a glamorous night of celebration twists into a brutal underground game where roulette becomes a weapon and survival comes at an unbearable personal cost. Watching Taylor be forced to choose colors—each one sealing the fate of someone she loves—is absolutely harrowing. Every choice feels heavier than the last, and the psychological torment is just as sharp as the slasher elements.
The tension is relentless. Friendships crack under pressure, secrets rot to the surface, and the realization that this game was never random hits like a gut punch. The villain’s long-planned cruelty adds an extra layer of dread, making every reveal feel intentional, personal, and deeply unsettling.
Dark, clever, and emotionally brutal, this is slasher horror done right—where luck is a lie, guilt is inescapable, and survival is never clean. If you love high-stakes horror with twisted games, moral impossible choices, and a finale that lingers long after the last page, this one is an absolute must-read.
🎰🩸 The house always wins… and not everyone makes it out alive.
This story grabs you by the throat from the first spin of the wheel and never lets go. What begins as a glamorous night of celebration twists into a brutal underground game where roulette becomes a weapon and survival comes at an unbearable personal cost. Watching Taylor be forced to choose colors—each one sealing the fate of someone she loves—is absolutely harrowing. Every choice feels heavier than the last, and the psychological torment is just as sharp as the slasher elements.
The tension is relentless. Friendships crack under pressure, secrets rot to the surface, and the realization that this game was never random hits like a gut punch. The villain’s long-planned cruelty adds an extra layer of dread, making every reveal feel intentional, personal, and deeply unsettling.
Dark, clever, and emotionally brutal, this is slasher horror done right—where luck is a lie, guilt is inescapable, and survival is never clean. If you love high-stakes horror with twisted games, moral impossible choices, and a finale that lingers long after the last page, this one is an absolute must-read.
🎰🩸 The house always wins… and not everyone makes it out alive.
Review of advance copy received from Author
As a birthday celebration, Taylor and her friends go to a casino with hopes of leaving with pockets full of money.
Instead they are invited to their own special version of roulette where Taylor has to make choices that affect her friends and a handful strangers.
Will they survive the night or will there be some casualties? This book is gripping, tense and makes your heart pound as you turn the pages. Jessica is always will be an automatic read for me.
Instead they are invited to their own special version of roulette where Taylor has to make choices that affect her friends and a handful strangers.
Will they survive the night or will there be some casualties? This book is gripping, tense and makes your heart pound as you turn the pages. Jessica is always will be an automatic read for me.
Review of advance copy received from Author
5 🌟 Review. Wrong Choice (ARC), by Jessica Lynn Sorensen.
Taylor chooses to spend her birthday with her friends at her Uncle's casino. She really needs the money and would love a big win! Her Uncle Ron gives her a thousand dollars to play with - which comes with a 'catch' - her boyfriend Liam is NOT invited that night. Taylor finds this weird but accepts the deal.
They all have a great time at the Casino, and late that night, Uncle Ron invites them out the back for a 'special' game. They quickly find, once trapped inside, that this is a game where colours choose who lives or dies. And how....
Taylor, the birthday girl, must select the colours which will then decide people's fates 😱.
She soon realises that this game is not random but has been planned by her Uncle for a long time.
Will anyone survive this sick and twisted game???
WOW!!!! I had a hard time putting this book down. This is my ninth book of Jessica's, and she consistently shows up with descriptive and chillingly good prose.
Friendships are put to the test and family truths from the past surface. I honestly felt like I was right there amongst this horror - hearing the screams of terror and even smelling the fear in the room. Taylor's guilt is palpable each time she is forced to choose a colour...
This book releases at the end of the month, go pre-order it now guys!!!!
Thanks Jessica, for yet another brilliant and jaw-dropping read 🥰
Taylor chooses to spend her birthday with her friends at her Uncle's casino. She really needs the money and would love a big win! Her Uncle Ron gives her a thousand dollars to play with - which comes with a 'catch' - her boyfriend Liam is NOT invited that night. Taylor finds this weird but accepts the deal.
They all have a great time at the Casino, and late that night, Uncle Ron invites them out the back for a 'special' game. They quickly find, once trapped inside, that this is a game where colours choose who lives or dies. And how....
Taylor, the birthday girl, must select the colours which will then decide people's fates 😱.
She soon realises that this game is not random but has been planned by her Uncle for a long time.
Will anyone survive this sick and twisted game???
WOW!!!! I had a hard time putting this book down. This is my ninth book of Jessica's, and she consistently shows up with descriptive and chillingly good prose.
Friendships are put to the test and family truths from the past surface. I honestly felt like I was right there amongst this horror - hearing the screams of terror and even smelling the fear in the room. Taylor's guilt is palpable each time she is forced to choose a colour...
This book releases at the end of the month, go pre-order it now guys!!!!
Thanks Jessica, for yet another brilliant and jaw-dropping read 🥰
February 4, 2026
One of new favorite authors really outdid herself here—to the point where I kept thinking, does she need a wellness check? (Affectionately. Mostly.) I had that thought more than once while reading, and I loved every second of it.
The opening hit me right in the chest. The sections about Sarah’s mother and her condition were tender, raw, and heartbreakingly intimate. It felt heavy in the quiet, emotional way that lingers with you… and then they walked into the casino and the book absolutely lost its mind.
From there, the story goes from zero to WHAT THE HELL in record time. I had multiple moments where I had to stop and just stare at the page, wondering how someone even dreams up twists like that. The turns were shocking, chaotic, and delightfully unhinged. I went from emotional, to stunned, to mildly disturbed—and yes, that is very much a compliment.
Bottom line: I can’t recommend this enough. It’s easily one of my new favorites from her. And for the record, I will not be attending any birthday trips to a casino with friends anytime soon. Absolutely not. 🎰😅
The opening hit me right in the chest. The sections about Sarah’s mother and her condition were tender, raw, and heartbreakingly intimate. It felt heavy in the quiet, emotional way that lingers with you… and then they walked into the casino and the book absolutely lost its mind.
From there, the story goes from zero to WHAT THE HELL in record time. I had multiple moments where I had to stop and just stare at the page, wondering how someone even dreams up twists like that. The turns were shocking, chaotic, and delightfully unhinged. I went from emotional, to stunned, to mildly disturbed—and yes, that is very much a compliment.
Bottom line: I can’t recommend this enough. It’s easily one of my new favorites from her. And for the record, I will not be attending any birthday trips to a casino with friends anytime soon. Absolutely not. 🎰😅
January 19, 2026
WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!
Who doesn’t love the thought of a night out at the casino with your pals celebrating a big birthday? Well. Our birthday girl, not so much.
Turning 25 is a big one for most. No different for Taylor who gets her friends together to celebrate. She’s a quarter century old and things aren’t exactly going the way she thought. But tonight may bring some changes to her world. She’s been presented with a unique opportunity, and with a little luck, things may turn around. Unfortunately greed and some wrong choices may cost her more than she’s willing to gamble with.
This story had me hooked immediately. I also love the way Jessica is able to get you to have very strong feelings of empathy AND hate for nearly all of the characters. Including the villain. As always, a lot of her humor shines through in the writing.
Who doesn’t love the thought of a night out at the casino with your pals celebrating a big birthday? Well. Our birthday girl, not so much.
Turning 25 is a big one for most. No different for Taylor who gets her friends together to celebrate. She’s a quarter century old and things aren’t exactly going the way she thought. But tonight may bring some changes to her world. She’s been presented with a unique opportunity, and with a little luck, things may turn around. Unfortunately greed and some wrong choices may cost her more than she’s willing to gamble with.
This story had me hooked immediately. I also love the way Jessica is able to get you to have very strong feelings of empathy AND hate for nearly all of the characters. Including the villain. As always, a lot of her humor shines through in the writing.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Jessica is one of my favorite authors. I have read everything she has written and plan to continue to do so because she is a consistently great writer! She has such original and intriguing ideas and can put them down on paper like no one else! She had a couple of books that were among my favorites last year and I think this one will be among my favorites this year!
This book is the perfect combination of suspense and gore. I could not put it down!
This book is the perfect combination of suspense and gore. I could not put it down!
January 19, 2026
Woah. What a trip. “Wrong Choice” by Jessica Lynn Sorensen is an intense thriller horror that pulls you in fast and never lets go. Dark, brutal, and nerve-wracking, this story explores revenge, guilt, and the fight to survive. I will never look at a roulette game the same way again. The tension is relentless, the choices are horrifying, and I could not put it down.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Well Damn! guess I will be questioning the plans for my birthday this weekend. So much for just wanting to have a good time and celebrate. Jessica does it again with Wrong Choice. Be careful because the choices you make could cost...everything.
February 2, 2026
What a roller coaster ride of fear and anxiety! Taylor goes to her birthday celebration at the casino, and they get stuck in an underground game they were not ready for. It’s a game of chance, deciding who lives and who dies.
I read this in one day, and absolutely loved it. Five stars!!!
I read this in one day, and absolutely loved it. Five stars!!!
February 4, 2026
This is a horror story that backs you in a corner and doesn’t relent with the torment. Multiple POVs that pack a punch. If I clever get invited to a back room at the casino, I’m running in the opposite direction. A fantastic read
January 19, 2026
That was excellent, could not put it down!!
January 29, 2026
This is a must read! I felt like I was there with the characters!
February 1, 2026
rounding down from 4.25 stars
I liked the premise of using a roulette wheel to decide how people will die, but the ending was a little anticlimactic for me.
I liked the premise of using a roulette wheel to decide how people will die, but the ending was a little anticlimactic for me.
February 3, 2026
Good read. Thriller.. horror couldn't put it down.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved Wrong Choice! Taylor and her friends are celebrating her birthday at her Uncle's casino. Things turn into a deadly game of roulette, when Taylor is forced to choose how her friends die and has to watch her friends die horrific, agonizing deaths.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is one of my favorite authors, and let’s just say I currently think she might need to have her head checked. I thought that more than a few times while reading this book! Haha. The beginning really pulled at my heartstrings, especially reading about Sarah’s mother and her condition. It felt emotional, heavy, and deeply personal… and then everything took a sharp turn once they got to the casino.
From that point on, things escalated fast. There were multiple moments where I literally paused and thought, holy crap, how did this author even come up with that?! The twists were wild, unexpected, and honestly kind of unhinged in the best way. I went from emotional to shocked to slightly disturbed; and I mean that as a compliment.
Overall, I highly recommend this book. It’s officially one of my new favorites of hers. And let’s just say… I won’t be going to a casino with any of my friends for their birthdays anytime soon. 😅
From that point on, things escalated fast. There were multiple moments where I literally paused and thought, holy crap, how did this author even come up with that?! The twists were wild, unexpected, and honestly kind of unhinged in the best way. I went from emotional to shocked to slightly disturbed; and I mean that as a compliment.
Overall, I highly recommend this book. It’s officially one of my new favorites of hers. And let’s just say… I won’t be going to a casino with any of my friends for their birthdays anytime soon. 😅
Review of advance copy received from Author
A casino taking more than money....
The book starts right off with a bang. Each chapter builds the characters and theme, lighting a fuse that leads to an explosive and brutal game.
Jessica has accomplished writing a freaking fabulous horror. She didn't hold back on the gruesome scenes, each are very descriptive. The fear of the characters leak from the pages soaking your skin and seep into the cracks. Turning you into a heart pounding, page turning reader. You'll be shocked by the twists and turns until the very last word in the book.
I'm always in shock and awe of how Jessica executes her writing. She plans it out so well you don't see anything coming. Just when you think it's leading this way she throws you a wtf!!, mind blowing twist and turn.
The book starts right off with a bang. Each chapter builds the characters and theme, lighting a fuse that leads to an explosive and brutal game.
Jessica has accomplished writing a freaking fabulous horror. She didn't hold back on the gruesome scenes, each are very descriptive. The fear of the characters leak from the pages soaking your skin and seep into the cracks. Turning you into a heart pounding, page turning reader. You'll be shocked by the twists and turns until the very last word in the book.
I'm always in shock and awe of how Jessica executes her writing. She plans it out so well you don't see anything coming. Just when you think it's leading this way she throws you a wtf!!, mind blowing twist and turn.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wrong Choice is a brutal, fast-paced slasher that wastes no time tightening the vise. Jessica Lynn Sorensen turns chance into a weapon, forcing impossible decisions that hit hard and linger long after the final spin. Tense, ruthless, and emotionally charged, this is horror that proves survival can be the cruelest outcome.
Review of advance copy received from Author
If you are looking for a quick, and thrilling read, that will keep you up at night (either because you can't put it down, or you can't fall asleep after reading) look no further!
Short chapters, hard to put down, lots of thrills and kills, and you will never look at roulette the same way again!
This is Jessica, at her finest (yet again!)
Short chapters, hard to put down, lots of thrills and kills, and you will never look at roulette the same way again!
This is Jessica, at her finest (yet again!)
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