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Serial Fixations
109 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 15, 2026
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August 29, 2026
What the actual hell did I just read?
First of all, S.D. Larkin…are you okay? 😂 Because the level of detail inside the mind of a serial killer in this book was DISTURBING. I don’t think I’ve ever read a serial killer POV that was this graphic, blunt, and completely unapologetic about what kind of story it wanted to be.
And let me make this VERY clear: this is HORROR. Not “a little dark.” Not a thriller with a few gruesome scenes. This is straight-up graphic, gory, crawl-out-of-your-own-skin horror.
There really isn’t some big moral lesson hiding underneath everything either. The violence and shock are a huge part of the story—and somehow…it works. The writing is straight and choppy at times, but being inside this particular character’s head, it almost needed to be. His thoughts felt detached and matter-of-fact in a way that made everything happening even more disturbing.
And then there’s Neriah.
WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS WOMAN?! 😂 She was easily the most fascinating character for me because the Neriah we meet in the beginning and the Neriah we’re left with at the end feel like two completely different people. I desperately wanted a deeper dive into her transformation, especially toward the end.
The wildest part? For as uncomfortable as this book made me, I couldn’t stop reading it. The pacing kept me hooked, nothing really confused me, and as horrific as some of it was, the scariest part is knowing there really are people capable of things like this.
So why 4 stars instead of 5? I wanted more depth beyond the shock and gore—especially with Neriah. But considering I finished this thinking, “I would like to crawl out of my own skin…anyway, where’s Book 2?” I think it’s safe to say S.D. Larkin did his job. 😂
⚠️ PLEASE check the content warnings before reading this one. I cannot stress that enough. This book contains extremely graphic and potentially triggering material and will absolutely NOT be for everyone.
S.D. Larkin, I’m concerned about you.
Also, I’ll be reading the sequel. 💀
First of all, S.D. Larkin…are you okay? 😂 Because the level of detail inside the mind of a serial killer in this book was DISTURBING. I don’t think I’ve ever read a serial killer POV that was this graphic, blunt, and completely unapologetic about what kind of story it wanted to be.
And let me make this VERY clear: this is HORROR. Not “a little dark.” Not a thriller with a few gruesome scenes. This is straight-up graphic, gory, crawl-out-of-your-own-skin horror.
There really isn’t some big moral lesson hiding underneath everything either. The violence and shock are a huge part of the story—and somehow…it works. The writing is straight and choppy at times, but being inside this particular character’s head, it almost needed to be. His thoughts felt detached and matter-of-fact in a way that made everything happening even more disturbing.
And then there’s Neriah.
WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS WOMAN?! 😂 She was easily the most fascinating character for me because the Neriah we meet in the beginning and the Neriah we’re left with at the end feel like two completely different people. I desperately wanted a deeper dive into her transformation, especially toward the end.
The wildest part? For as uncomfortable as this book made me, I couldn’t stop reading it. The pacing kept me hooked, nothing really confused me, and as horrific as some of it was, the scariest part is knowing there really are people capable of things like this.
So why 4 stars instead of 5? I wanted more depth beyond the shock and gore—especially with Neriah. But considering I finished this thinking, “I would like to crawl out of my own skin…anyway, where’s Book 2?” I think it’s safe to say S.D. Larkin did his job. 😂
⚠️ PLEASE check the content warnings before reading this one. I cannot stress that enough. This book contains extremely graphic and potentially triggering material and will absolutely NOT be for everyone.
S.D. Larkin, I’m concerned about you.
Also, I’ll be reading the sequel. 💀
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 28, 2026
There's blood I guess...
Previously I gave my quick humorous, but honest feelings on this ONE BOOK I read by this author. (I confused a few details with another book. That's my bad so here's my correction.)
Giving a "let me rip this book apart" honest review wasn't worth my time until the author made it worth my time by terrorizing everyone in the neighborhood.
This is one of many lessons on how not to treat your readers. Learn from it, go back to the writing block and apply these lessons.
Respect your reviewers.
*Clears throat, pulls out checklist*
1. The MC is flat and the ultimate Edgelord. He reads as flat as the page he's written on, but ya know, "HE'S SOOO DIFFERENT FROM EVERYONE ELSE" *cough* Edgelord *cough*. His emotional depth goes only that far. He doesn't feel real or human or anything that comes from planet Earth so if he had died halfway through, I would've thanked the gods.
2. Gore does not equal extreme horror. And if this was supposed to be splatterpunk, it sucks at that too. This reads as "a dark romance with mildly uncomfortable and uncreative descriptions, also there's some blood on the MC's chin." I wanted my skin to crawl at least enough to give a 3 star review.
3. The plot holes be plot holding while the FMC's presence are fingers scratching a chalkboard. I know I said the MMC was bad, but the FMC is worse. Please stop trying to write how you view women. It's reading "I took the red pill and I'm fully in the manosphere." We know.
4. The interactions with any other characters fall so flat on their faces, everyone's nose is broken. Does the author even know how to talk to other humans? Cause his MCs sure don't. My eyes could not roll further back in my head reading the characters interact.
5. Lastly I gave 2 stars originally, but now because I had to write this long review to make a point this is a legit review, here's your 1 star. And stop bothering people just because you don't like their review.
This is my Honest "I downloaded your KU book and ended up wanting to gouge my eyes out for some actual body horror" review. You're welcome.
Previously I gave my quick humorous, but honest feelings on this ONE BOOK I read by this author. (I confused a few details with another book. That's my bad so here's my correction.)
Giving a "let me rip this book apart" honest review wasn't worth my time until the author made it worth my time by terrorizing everyone in the neighborhood.
This is one of many lessons on how not to treat your readers. Learn from it, go back to the writing block and apply these lessons.
Respect your reviewers.
*Clears throat, pulls out checklist*
1. The MC is flat and the ultimate Edgelord. He reads as flat as the page he's written on, but ya know, "HE'S SOOO DIFFERENT FROM EVERYONE ELSE" *cough* Edgelord *cough*. His emotional depth goes only that far. He doesn't feel real or human or anything that comes from planet Earth so if he had died halfway through, I would've thanked the gods.
2. Gore does not equal extreme horror. And if this was supposed to be splatterpunk, it sucks at that too. This reads as "a dark romance with mildly uncomfortable and uncreative descriptions, also there's some blood on the MC's chin." I wanted my skin to crawl at least enough to give a 3 star review.
3. The plot holes be plot holding while the FMC's presence are fingers scratching a chalkboard. I know I said the MMC was bad, but the FMC is worse. Please stop trying to write how you view women. It's reading "I took the red pill and I'm fully in the manosphere." We know.
4. The interactions with any other characters fall so flat on their faces, everyone's nose is broken. Does the author even know how to talk to other humans? Cause his MCs sure don't. My eyes could not roll further back in my head reading the characters interact.
5. Lastly I gave 2 stars originally, but now because I had to write this long review to make a point this is a legit review, here's your 1 star. And stop bothering people just because you don't like their review.
This is my Honest "I downloaded your KU book and ended up wanting to gouge my eyes out for some actual body horror" review. You're welcome.
March 3, 2026
Couldn't put it down. This book had and still has me in a chokehold. The gore, the plot, and the idea of having someone so fixated on me makes me want it in real life. Maybe not the unaliving part but ya know what I am saying. I am not into splatterpunk nor did I ever think I would be, but this is the best introduction to splatterpunk in my eyes. Cannot wait for book 2!
Now here me out, I know that there is some things in there that could use more razzle dazzle BUT as a first debut from what I can tell, S.D. Larkin knows what he is doing to get his readers on the edge of their seat whether in pure excitement or in pure horror. Definitely not a read for a queasy stomach ( I plead the fifth) but if you can get past that, you will love this book as much as I do.
Now here me out, I know that there is some things in there that could use more razzle dazzle BUT as a first debut from what I can tell, S.D. Larkin knows what he is doing to get his readers on the edge of their seat whether in pure excitement or in pure horror. Definitely not a read for a queasy stomach ( I plead the fifth) but if you can get past that, you will love this book as much as I do.
October 2, 2026
Splatter Punk: NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART
Absolutely 18+.
VIVID IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT
The mind of a serial killer... Larkin did his research, and it shows. Take the trigger warning seriously.
This is... truly chilling. If you weren't aware of just how fragile your personal security was before reading it, you will after. This is VERY DARK. 5 chili peppers. Strong themes of SA, Torture, Murder, and dark perspectives to name a few.
Larkin nails Gore and psychological horror.
Makes you question if the buddy system is good enough. I just might have nightmares.
Mortified, Enthralled, Appalled, and unable to stop turning the pages.
Absolutely 18+.
VIVID IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT
The mind of a serial killer... Larkin did his research, and it shows. Take the trigger warning seriously.
This is... truly chilling. If you weren't aware of just how fragile your personal security was before reading it, you will after. This is VERY DARK. 5 chili peppers. Strong themes of SA, Torture, Murder, and dark perspectives to name a few.
Larkin nails Gore and psychological horror.
Makes you question if the buddy system is good enough. I just might have nightmares.
Mortified, Enthralled, Appalled, and unable to stop turning the pages.
March 6, 2026
tried to read, but it's apart of the CFP. Can't Finish Pile. the bones of the story are there, however they are buried deep under the need for Formatting, Editing, there is no breaks. It is as if the Author sat down, wrote it out, and but did not have any Alpha, or Beta readers. there is Paragraphs so that gets a second star.
February 27, 2026
I had to dnf this book after reading 3 paragraphs. The formatting had me in shambles before the prologue and there is no page breaks anywhere. the story, from what I read has good bones but it needs a lot of help from the author. going from 1st to 3rd person is making my head swimming. xx
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