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She's a Doll
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Expected 6 Oct 26Lucy isn’t a normal girl. Ghost. Victim. Killer. She’s a doll on a mission—to find the man who killed her and return the favor.
Lucy McQuinn has been murdered, but she’s not about to go quietly.
If she doesn’t get to keep breathing, then neither does Kyle, her killer. Possessing the body of an antique doll, she sets out on a quest for revenge. But it’s hard when you’re eighteen inches tall and made of porcelain.
For help, she turns to Nicola, a human and fellow outsider with her own reasons to hate Kyle. But in their small idyllic town, no one wants to hear the truth, especially not about such a promising young man. If they can’t expose his crimes, Lucy will have to roll up her lacy little sleeves and teach him a lesson the old-fashioned way—as slowly and painfully as possible.
From LA Times bestselling author Barbara Truelove, She’s a Doll is a ghoulish and gleeful tribute to the unstoppable power of female rage and a love letter to the friends who have our back—in this life and the next.
Lucy McQuinn has been murdered, but she’s not about to go quietly.
If she doesn’t get to keep breathing, then neither does Kyle, her killer. Possessing the body of an antique doll, she sets out on a quest for revenge. But it’s hard when you’re eighteen inches tall and made of porcelain.
For help, she turns to Nicola, a human and fellow outsider with her own reasons to hate Kyle. But in their small idyllic town, no one wants to hear the truth, especially not about such a promising young man. If they can’t expose his crimes, Lucy will have to roll up her lacy little sleeves and teach him a lesson the old-fashioned way—as slowly and painfully as possible.
From LA Times bestselling author Barbara Truelove, She’s a Doll is a ghoulish and gleeful tribute to the unstoppable power of female rage and a love letter to the friends who have our back—in this life and the next.
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February 4, 2026this cover is so good and I love how fun this one sounds! A killer porcelain doll looking to find her killer and return the favor! I love it! Can't wait for this release: Pub date: 10/2026!
March 6, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Bindery Books/Ezeekat Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Of Monsters and Mainframes was a surprise 5 star read for me in 2025. I had no idea Truelove had a new book coming out so I was so excited to be approved to read this early.
With that said, I absolutely loved She’s a Doll. Exploring feminine rage through the eyes of a possessed doll out for revenge? 1000% yes. It’s such a unique way to explore the ways in which women are treated a lot of the time by men and society in general and what it feels like to not be believed.
I really enjoyed watching Lucy and Nicola’s friendship develop throughout despite all the fucked up shit happening to them and I felt the ending was satisfying. There were also several parts where I laughed out loud and a couple parts that made me teary eyed. Also, kudos to the Of Monsters and Mainframes reference (I got a kick out of that).
I also love Truelove’s writing. There is something about it that flows so well and keeps me reading chapter after chapter. I never want to take a break and it always holds my attention, which can be hard to do since I’m such a vibe reader and get distracted easily.
Overall I’d say this entry has solidified Truelove as an auto-buy author for me. I can’t recommend it enough. If you like stories about haunted dolls that yearn for revenge, feminine rage, and horror with comedic elements, you will want to add this to your TBR. What’s that expression the younger generation uses? Oh yeah, the vibes were immaculate.
With that said, I absolutely loved She’s a Doll. Exploring feminine rage through the eyes of a possessed doll out for revenge? 1000% yes. It’s such a unique way to explore the ways in which women are treated a lot of the time by men and society in general and what it feels like to not be believed.
I really enjoyed watching Lucy and Nicola’s friendship develop throughout despite all the fucked up shit happening to them and I felt the ending was satisfying. There were also several parts where I laughed out loud and a couple parts that made me teary eyed. Also, kudos to the Of Monsters and Mainframes reference (I got a kick out of that).
I also love Truelove’s writing. There is something about it that flows so well and keeps me reading chapter after chapter. I never want to take a break and it always holds my attention, which can be hard to do since I’m such a vibe reader and get distracted easily.
Overall I’d say this entry has solidified Truelove as an auto-buy author for me. I can’t recommend it enough. If you like stories about haunted dolls that yearn for revenge, feminine rage, and horror with comedic elements, you will want to add this to your TBR. What’s that expression the younger generation uses? Oh yeah, the vibes were immaculate.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
She's a Doll was a pleasant surprise & also nothing like I was expecting.
The premise was really refreshing & fun, what do you mean she came back & possessed a doll to seek revenge?! sign me all the way up!!! I will say if you're like me & thought based off the synopsis this was going to be a more serious toned book, full of feminine rage & a Tiffany Valentine vibe from our MC...you might want to tweak your expectations a little bit friends. While it really didn't deliver on those things I still had a lot of fun with it!
It's quirky, it's wildly entertaining & so so funny! I seriously can't remember the last time I laughed out loud so much while reading a book. She's a Doll keeps you on your toes, not so much in a nail biting or suspenseful kind of way but more in a " I know where this is going " kind of way & then Barbara says "you thought!" & takes it in a completely different direction.
I really loved the friendship & banter between Nicola & Lucy. I could not get enough of them going back & forth...no spoilers or anything but that toy car TOOK ME OUT EVERY SINGLE TIME! 😂
Despite how much I laughed & overall enjoyed this I really wish the rage & revenge was more intense & fleshed out! I expected more blood, more anger, more justice, more...horror? I can't wait to dive into Of Monsters & Mainframes soon, if it's anywhere near as funny I know I'm in for a treat.
Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for this arc in exchange for an honest review
The premise was really refreshing & fun, what do you mean she came back & possessed a doll to seek revenge?! sign me all the way up!!! I will say if you're like me & thought based off the synopsis this was going to be a more serious toned book, full of feminine rage & a Tiffany Valentine vibe from our MC...you might want to tweak your expectations a little bit friends. While it really didn't deliver on those things I still had a lot of fun with it!
It's quirky, it's wildly entertaining & so so funny! I seriously can't remember the last time I laughed out loud so much while reading a book. She's a Doll keeps you on your toes, not so much in a nail biting or suspenseful kind of way but more in a " I know where this is going " kind of way & then Barbara says "you thought!" & takes it in a completely different direction.
I really loved the friendship & banter between Nicola & Lucy. I could not get enough of them going back & forth...no spoilers or anything but that toy car TOOK ME OUT EVERY SINGLE TIME! 😂
Despite how much I laughed & overall enjoyed this I really wish the rage & revenge was more intense & fleshed out! I expected more blood, more anger, more justice, more...horror? I can't wait to dive into Of Monsters & Mainframes soon, if it's anywhere near as funny I know I'm in for a treat.
Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for this arc in exchange for an honest review
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A cover that shows the brighter side to murder and all things haunting with a Mean Girls style twist. I fell in love with this narrative from the dialogue to plot points. The exchange between a dead girl in a doll’s body with the weird girl felt authentic and grueling. There are moments you are hoping you will finally get a flash back to her waking up from a bad dream. The type of tale that hits you with the eerie center to your core and you will be thinking about it for days.
Of course it was a man who robbed her of her life. To make matters worse her consciousness is stuck in a doll. So, what should revenge look like exactly? That is what our protagonist will ponder and plot as they form an unlikely relationship. A great metaphor for what it means to exist In queerness and never feeling free enough to explore yourself as you. Do our bodies die and trap our consciousness?
The bloody details are gnarly yet sensible. The quippy remarks will have you laughing out loud while you go through each segment. Are there rules to being a ghost or do you just make it up as a you go? A bittersweet horror that makes you question the men around you and the whimsy they seek to take from you. Thank you Barbara Truelove, Bindery Books, and Netgalley for this advanced digital copy.
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Of course it was a man who robbed her of her life. To make matters worse her consciousness is stuck in a doll. So, what should revenge look like exactly? That is what our protagonist will ponder and plot as they form an unlikely relationship. A great metaphor for what it means to exist In queerness and never feeling free enough to explore yourself as you. Do our bodies die and trap our consciousness?
The bloody details are gnarly yet sensible. The quippy remarks will have you laughing out loud while you go through each segment. Are there rules to being a ghost or do you just make it up as a you go? A bittersweet horror that makes you question the men around you and the whimsy they seek to take from you. Thank you Barbara Truelove, Bindery Books, and Netgalley for this advanced digital copy.
For tarot readings, recommendations, and reviews, visit my blog https://brujerialibrary.wordpress.com
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Rating 4.5 Stars (though I might bump it up to a 5 after a reread)
This was nothing what I expected, but I loved it for everything it was.
When Lucy is inconveniently offed by a guy named Kyle, she doesn't seek peace but brutal justice. Stuck in the body of a porcelain doll, she enlists the help of local weird girl, Nicola, to enact her revenge. However, Nicola's form of justice is very different from Lucy's brand. Still being dead & stuck inside a doll, she is willing to be open to ideas, and hey, if Nicola's plan should fail, well there is always Plan A - offing Kyle in quite a graphic manner.
This was such a treat. Yes, it's about a haunted doll who wants revenge & murder, but it also touched on trauma, healing at one's own pace, feminine rage & the delicacy of female friendships. One of my favourite parts was seeing Lucy adapt to her new status quo. The movies clearly lied to her about how easy it is to navigate a doll's body as a ghost.
I enjoyed watching both Lucy & Nicola come to terms with their past with each other's help. I also found Lucy, although a liar, a fun protagonist to read from. She made mistakes & was too stubborn at times. Lord knows how Nicola deserved better treatment, but in the end you still couldn't help but root for Lucy. Truly a unique take on the Haunted Doll motif.
This was nothing what I expected, but I loved it for everything it was.
When Lucy is inconveniently offed by a guy named Kyle, she doesn't seek peace but brutal justice. Stuck in the body of a porcelain doll, she enlists the help of local weird girl, Nicola, to enact her revenge. However, Nicola's form of justice is very different from Lucy's brand. Still being dead & stuck inside a doll, she is willing to be open to ideas, and hey, if Nicola's plan should fail, well there is always Plan A - offing Kyle in quite a graphic manner.
This was such a treat. Yes, it's about a haunted doll who wants revenge & murder, but it also touched on trauma, healing at one's own pace, feminine rage & the delicacy of female friendships. One of my favourite parts was seeing Lucy adapt to her new status quo. The movies clearly lied to her about how easy it is to navigate a doll's body as a ghost.
I enjoyed watching both Lucy & Nicola come to terms with their past with each other's help. I also found Lucy, although a liar, a fun protagonist to read from. She made mistakes & was too stubborn at times. Lord knows how Nicola deserved better treatment, but in the end you still couldn't help but root for Lucy. Truly a unique take on the Haunted Doll motif.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
ᴅɪꜱᴄʟᴀɪᴍᴇʀ: ɪ ɢᴏᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴛʜɪꜱ ʙᴏᴏᴋ ꜰᴏʀ ꜰʀᴇᴇ ᴛʜᴀɴᴋꜱ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀᴜᴛʜᴏʀ/ᴘᴜʙʟɪꜱʜᴇʀ ᴠɪᴀ ɴᴇᴛɢᴀʟʟᴇʏ, ʙᴜᴛ ᴍʏ ᴏᴘɪɴɪᴏɴ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ꜰᴜʟʟʏ ᴍʏ ᴏᴡɴ.
This was a weird book, in a fun and entertaining way.
I do want to preface this by saying that I don't usually read about female rage or books like this. I also never read a book from this author before.
I kind of went into this expecting a more traditional horror book. That might partly be on me, but I do think the blurb reads a little less quirky than the actual book ended up being. (I do notice now that I looked over the word "gleeful" before) The book instead is more focused on revenge, girls who refuse to stay quiet and a friendship building. It has a bunch of sarcastic, chaotic, funny moments and dark humor sprinkled throughout. There are a lot of pop culture references. At times the writing felt a bit YA in tone, which personally isn’t my preferred style.
That said, once I understood what kind of story this was trying to tell, it made more sense. This isn’t a scary horror novel, but more of a quirky revenge story with female rage themes at its core. I did have to adjust my expectations a little, but once I did I ended up reading the whole book in one sitting.
This was a weird book, in a fun and entertaining way.
I do want to preface this by saying that I don't usually read about female rage or books like this. I also never read a book from this author before.
I kind of went into this expecting a more traditional horror book. That might partly be on me, but I do think the blurb reads a little less quirky than the actual book ended up being. (I do notice now that I looked over the word "gleeful" before) The book instead is more focused on revenge, girls who refuse to stay quiet and a friendship building. It has a bunch of sarcastic, chaotic, funny moments and dark humor sprinkled throughout. There are a lot of pop culture references. At times the writing felt a bit YA in tone, which personally isn’t my preferred style.
That said, once I understood what kind of story this was trying to tell, it made more sense. This isn’t a scary horror novel, but more of a quirky revenge story with female rage themes at its core. I did have to adjust my expectations a little, but once I did I ended up reading the whole book in one sitting.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Another victim of a misleading plot synopsis I fear ☹
Despite the synopsis leading me to believe this was going to be the Tiffany Valentine retelling of my dreams (plus, I swear to GOD I saw something at some point about there also being a giant spider involved) which led me to go into this book with super high expectations, I still walked away satisfied and pleasantly surprised despite those expectations nowhere close to being met.
I won't spoil it for anybody, but I would tell y'all to be more prepared for the ride or die female friendship aspect of this story, rather than a possessed porcelain doll going on a bloody rampage. I wish it had been both but alas. What I will say is this story is in no way predictable. Every time I thought I had an idea of where this story was going within my grasp, the writing wriggled away from me and wagged its finger at me à la Dennis Nedry from Jurassic park: "Ah, ah, ah". The story was surprisingly tender and touching, you know, for being about a freaky ass haunted doll that can speak to you through hearing aids, baby monitors, and cellphones and I'm not mad at it!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Despite the synopsis leading me to believe this was going to be the Tiffany Valentine retelling of my dreams (plus, I swear to GOD I saw something at some point about there also being a giant spider involved) which led me to go into this book with super high expectations, I still walked away satisfied and pleasantly surprised despite those expectations nowhere close to being met.
I won't spoil it for anybody, but I would tell y'all to be more prepared for the ride or die female friendship aspect of this story, rather than a possessed porcelain doll going on a bloody rampage. I wish it had been both but alas. What I will say is this story is in no way predictable. Every time I thought I had an idea of where this story was going within my grasp, the writing wriggled away from me and wagged its finger at me à la Dennis Nedry from Jurassic park: "Ah, ah, ah". The story was surprisingly tender and touching, you know, for being about a freaky ass haunted doll that can speak to you through hearing aids, baby monitors, and cellphones and I'm not mad at it!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I loved She’s a Doll by Barbara Truelove so much that I ended up reading it in a single sitting. The writing is sharp and confident, balancing vengeance, paranormal horror, grief, and even moments of humor exactly where they’re needed.
The premise alone is fantastic: how do you get revenge on the person who murdered you when you’re trapped inside the body of a porcelain doll? It’s eerie, creative, and surprisingly emotional. Truelove uses the concept not just for horror, but to explore anger, injustice, and the lingering weight of being silenced.
The tone shifts effortlessly between unsettling and darkly funny, which keeps the story engaging while still letting the heavier moments land. I also really appreciated the LGBTQIA+ representation which felt natural and fully integrated into the characters rather than just an afterthought.
And of course, I will always love a good feminine rage story. This one delivers it in a way that feels cathartic, eerie, and deeply satisfying. Dark, clever, and wildly original.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Bindery Books, and Barbara Truelove for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
The premise alone is fantastic: how do you get revenge on the person who murdered you when you’re trapped inside the body of a porcelain doll? It’s eerie, creative, and surprisingly emotional. Truelove uses the concept not just for horror, but to explore anger, injustice, and the lingering weight of being silenced.
The tone shifts effortlessly between unsettling and darkly funny, which keeps the story engaging while still letting the heavier moments land. I also really appreciated the LGBTQIA+ representation which felt natural and fully integrated into the characters rather than just an afterthought.
And of course, I will always love a good feminine rage story. This one delivers it in a way that feels cathartic, eerie, and deeply satisfying. Dark, clever, and wildly original.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Bindery Books, and Barbara Truelove for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
March 9, 2026
A murdered woman’s soul latches onto a porcelain doll in the seconds after death. UM YES PLEASE!
Lucy becomes frozen in time as the version of herself that existed at the moment of her murder… and she’s desperate for revenge.
Yes, this is giving Chucky. Yes, it’s also giving Bride of Chucky. (Tiffany fans, this one’s for you!!!)
But underneath the cracked porcelain exterior is something that actually hurts: a woman who died with guilt she didn’t deserve, now trapped in a tiny body that can’t cry 😭
Lucy’s anger is palpable. But what lingers more than the rage is the grief and the guilt. “Why didn’t I stop it? Why did I let him in? Why didn’t I fight back?”
This will tug on your heartstrings 💔
Where it loses a little steam for me is the second half. It drifts more YA and revenge-plotting thriller. Not the ending for me, but you may find it VERY satisfying!
Thank you to NetGalley and Bindery Books / Ezeekat Press for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Lucy becomes frozen in time as the version of herself that existed at the moment of her murder… and she’s desperate for revenge.
Yes, this is giving Chucky. Yes, it’s also giving Bride of Chucky. (Tiffany fans, this one’s for you!!!)
But underneath the cracked porcelain exterior is something that actually hurts: a woman who died with guilt she didn’t deserve, now trapped in a tiny body that can’t cry 😭
Lucy’s anger is palpable. But what lingers more than the rage is the grief and the guilt. “Why didn’t I stop it? Why did I let him in? Why didn’t I fight back?”
This will tug on your heartstrings 💔
Where it loses a little steam for me is the second half. It drifts more YA and revenge-plotting thriller. Not the ending for me, but you may find it VERY satisfying!
Thank you to NetGalley and Bindery Books / Ezeekat Press for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I had such a great time reading She’s a Doll by Barbara Truelove. I went into it expecting something weird and fun, and I ended up loving just how creative and imaginative the story was. I was immediately intrigued by the premise, and I found myself completely pulled into the strange, slightly eerie world the author created. 🪆✨
I really enjoyed the tone of the book. I thought it balanced dark humor, creepy moments, and interesting ideas really well. I kept wanting to see where the story would go next, and I liked how it continued to surprise me along the way. I also appreciated how distinctive the writing style felt—it made the whole reading experience feel fresh and different.
By the end, I felt like I had read something truly unique. I finished the book feeling entertained, impressed, and glad I picked it up. I would absolutely recommend it to readers who enjoy quirky horror and stories that aren’t afraid to be a little strange.
I really enjoyed the tone of the book. I thought it balanced dark humor, creepy moments, and interesting ideas really well. I kept wanting to see where the story would go next, and I liked how it continued to surprise me along the way. I also appreciated how distinctive the writing style felt—it made the whole reading experience feel fresh and different.
By the end, I felt like I had read something truly unique. I finished the book feeling entertained, impressed, and glad I picked it up. I would absolutely recommend it to readers who enjoy quirky horror and stories that aren’t afraid to be a little strange.
March 10, 2026
5⭐️
Feminine rage told through the perspective of a murdered girl turned possessed porcelain doll. I LOVE FEMININE RAGE!
Just as Lucy possessed a doll, I felt completely possessed by this story. The plotline, depth, prose, and most importantly, the vengeance were absolutely incredible. It also has one of my favorite ending sentences of a book I’ve ever read.
The plotline was very clever in how Lucy navigates the world and executes her plans for vengeance while stuck in the body of a doll. Truelove’s prose is seamless, balancing dark, emotional themes with humor. I could not put this book down. However, I do find myself eyeing my childhood toys suspiciously now.
Hands down five stars for the murderous Toy Story vibes!
Feminine rage told through the perspective of a murdered girl turned possessed porcelain doll. I LOVE FEMININE RAGE!
Just as Lucy possessed a doll, I felt completely possessed by this story. The plotline, depth, prose, and most importantly, the vengeance were absolutely incredible. It also has one of my favorite ending sentences of a book I’ve ever read.
The plotline was very clever in how Lucy navigates the world and executes her plans for vengeance while stuck in the body of a doll. Truelove’s prose is seamless, balancing dark, emotional themes with humor. I could not put this book down. However, I do find myself eyeing my childhood toys suspiciously now.
Hands down five stars for the murderous Toy Story vibes!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I wrote this book because I always felt kinda sorry for haunted dolls. Can you imagine? Tiny and fragile with joints that don't bend the way you need them to. Plus, you're a ghost, which means unfinished business, so it's no vacation, you gotta work.
I guess it's my bad habit of rooting for the underdog... but I reckon haunted dolls are pretty hard done by. They, more so than most monsters, deserve a helping hand. Maybe a friend. After all, it ain't easy being half a metre tall and made of porcelain.
I had heaps of fun with this one. Revenge, weird girls, ghosts, friendship, grief. Writing it was a five star experience. Hopefully, reading it is too. 💙
I guess it's my bad habit of rooting for the underdog... but I reckon haunted dolls are pretty hard done by. They, more so than most monsters, deserve a helping hand. Maybe a friend. After all, it ain't easy being half a metre tall and made of porcelain.
I had heaps of fun with this one. Revenge, weird girls, ghosts, friendship, grief. Writing it was a five star experience. Hopefully, reading it is too. 💙
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
thank you to netgalley and the publishers for an e arc in exchange for an honest review!
I absolutely loved this and finished it in one day! I'd call this a horror with comedy aspects, and what is now more popular of a term "pink horror" a big focus is female rage and how women are treated not only by society and men but also by other women who are supposed to be looking out for each other. The haunted doll aspect was done really well, and was unlike any other horror/possession book I've read. I loved all the main characters, and found the ending to be very satisfying!!!
I absolutely loved this and finished it in one day! I'd call this a horror with comedy aspects, and what is now more popular of a term "pink horror" a big focus is female rage and how women are treated not only by society and men but also by other women who are supposed to be looking out for each other. The haunted doll aspect was done really well, and was unlike any other horror/possession book I've read. I loved all the main characters, and found the ending to be very satisfying!!!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
She's a Doll is a fun, weird, unique take on a female rage and revenge tale. I feel bad saying there is a surprising amount of emotional depth, and character development, but I do think haunted doll media, at least what I've seen, tends to lean a bit more silly. There is such a brilliant balance of complex, developing characters and vivid comical imagery. She's a Doll examines how complicated friendships, intimate relationships, and familial relationships are, and the impact they can have on our loyalty and willingness to accept the truth.
I'll have to check out more Barbara Truelove!
I'll have to check out more Barbara Truelove!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
ARC: NetGallery & Bindery Books | Ezeekat Press
Pub Date Sep 08 2026
Lucy is murdered by Kyle and she’s determined to get revenge. It starts off slow but of course things take a turn when her soul ends up inside a porcelain bride doll and she’s completely a newbie at that.
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She seeks help with human Nicola through her hearing aids and their friendship starts to develop and the plot start to ramp up.
This story had me laughing, angry and genuinely upset by the end. I didn’t want it to be over! It’s also LGBTQIAP+ friendly and I really appreciated the inclusion of the Ace community.
Pub Date Sep 08 2026
Lucy is murdered by Kyle and she’s determined to get revenge. It starts off slow but of course things take a turn when her soul ends up inside a porcelain bride doll and she’s completely a newbie at that.
(˶ˆᗜˆ˵)
She seeks help with human Nicola through her hearing aids and their friendship starts to develop and the plot start to ramp up.
This story had me laughing, angry and genuinely upset by the end. I didn’t want it to be over! It’s also LGBTQIAP+ friendly and I really appreciated the inclusion of the Ace community.
March 8, 2026
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC! This review is voluntary, and all opinions are my own.
The idea of exploring feminine rage through a possessed doll? Genius. I love the revenge plot, it was done in such a unique way which initially I was skeptical of because I was worried it may come off as corny, but I loved it.
But honestly what I loved even more was the friendship between Lucy and Nicola. This was a solid 4-star read!
The idea of exploring feminine rage through a possessed doll? Genius. I love the revenge plot, it was done in such a unique way which initially I was skeptical of because I was worried it may come off as corny, but I loved it.
But honestly what I loved even more was the friendship between Lucy and Nicola. This was a solid 4-star read!
March 9, 2026
I enjoyed this book, especially the friendship built between Lucy and Nicola. I feel like the author handled really tough topics well and was able to give them the proper weight without making the reader read the explicit events. I look forward to more books by this author, I also liked Of Monsters and Mainframes!
Note: I received this book as an ARC through NetGalley.
Note: I received this book as an ARC through NetGalley.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Thanks to the publishers for this ARC!
Yeah what can I say Im just a huge Truelove fan! And as always this entertained me greatly! It was a fantastic take on the Haunted Doll/Revenge/Dead girl walking trope! I loved LOVED every character in this and Truelove's humor just gets me every time!!
Yeah what can I say Im just a huge Truelove fan! And as always this entertained me greatly! It was a fantastic take on the Haunted Doll/Revenge/Dead girl walking trope! I loved LOVED every character in this and Truelove's humor just gets me every time!!
March 10, 2026
I could not put this book down. I loved it so much!
I loved the friendship between Lucy and Nicola and how they both needed each other. It was very touching.
This was probably one of my TOP favorite reads this year thus far.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley as always!
I loved the friendship between Lucy and Nicola and how they both needed each other. It was very touching.
This was probably one of my TOP favorite reads this year thus far.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley as always!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I read this book in two days, sloughing off my own horror project so I could get to the end of this one. It was like a fun twist on The Lovely Bones. I'm here for anything else this author decides to write.
February 24, 2026
I went into this thinking it would be a haunted doll and it was so much deeper than that!! It was a weird girl ( I say that as a weird girl) finding a sisterhood and a coming of age story. I absolutely flew through it!
The way the women were treated by the community was heartbreaking and realistic. This led into my favorite kind of horror feminine rage!! I loved that Lucy never let it go girl. I wouldn’t either!!
I was able to connect to her deeply.
Also the TOY STORY REFERENCE!!! I screamed.
I wish the revenge was a little more intense but hey you can’t get everything!
The way the women were treated by the community was heartbreaking and realistic. This led into my favorite kind of horror feminine rage!! I loved that Lucy never let it go girl. I wouldn’t either!!
I was able to connect to her deeply.
Also the TOY STORY REFERENCE!!! I screamed.
I wish the revenge was a little more intense but hey you can’t get everything!
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