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Fear University #5
Dead Man's Stitch
I walk the halls of Fear University on the first day of spring semester, and I dare to hope the greatest hope of We will be okay. Dean and Dr. Milhousse have vanished. I control the aswangs in my father’s pack, which means more than just tall fences and fearmongering protect the university. I have everything under control—even if my closest friends doubt my newfound hope. Everything will be fine, I think, until she shows up. Marley Summers speaks of fate and eternity, destiny and the moments that define us. She speaks of my mother like they were best friends, and I hate her for that. Marley says Fear University is changing and that the current is sweeping us all straight toward our fates. She foretells a great and horrible fight is coming to the university, and no matter how hard I try, I can’t alter it. Because in the end, we will come face to face with our scariest monster Ourselves. For in this world, fear is our greatest motivator—and our greatest ally.
- GenresFantasy
314 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 23, 2018
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Meg Collett
29 books546 followersBestselling and award-winning author Meg Collett lives the cozy mountain life in a tiny home in Tennessee with her dogs. Inspired from an early age by her grandmother’s spicey mystery novels, Meg dreamed of writing books of her own one day. Today, with countless stories to her name, she’s known for weaving tales with monsters, bad language, and lots of kissing. When she’s not writing, Meg enjoys coaching rowing, playing video games, and trout fishing. Discover more about her work at megcollett.com.
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May 7, 2018
It's over
I am so sad this book brings to an end a fantastic series. Meg Collett has put her heart and soul into this series and this book is no different. The ending though was a surprise but I'd already worked out that it wasn't going to end the way I had expected it to. Such a fantastic series with a truly great ending.
I am so sad this book brings to an end a fantastic series. Meg Collett has put her heart and soul into this series and this book is no different. The ending though was a surprise but I'd already worked out that it wasn't going to end the way I had expected it to. Such a fantastic series with a truly great ending.
April 23, 2018
I was desperately expecting everyone to have their happy endings after all the crap they've been through since the first book. I still can't wrap my mind behind the ending of Dead Man's Stitch.
Oh, I cried. My heart broke. I cried some more.
I cried because I couldn't help but think back on this book about all the times that he showed up broken and lost, and I thought it wasn't enough. I wanted this character I loved so much to not die and be happy, and in the end, I'm not sure if he knew just how much he was loved, and that he mattered. If he were alive, I wonder what could have happened in the future-he could have broken out of the shell he was in and gotten back to hunting again, the antidote could have helped with his mania, and maybe he would have found his happiness, too. I accept the fact that his death wasn't in vain, and that it will be the catalyst for Sunny to shine and find herself, a purpose, happiness, and be the best hunter she can be. But all I can think of is did they, Sunny, Hatter, Ollie, Luke, Peyton, me, etc. have to suffer so much??
On the other hand, I'm glad to see Ollie and Luke happy together, and with Pinto! It was so unexpected but I definitely would love to see more of them together. After the way Marley Summers appeared at Fear University and helped with the war with Dean, and the fact that Zero makes an appearance, Ollie's "pack" goes rogue, the visions and info about Irina, Ollie's news, and Sunny changing into a fearless version of herself, this book was engaging to read until the end. I was kept on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next, and if my favorite quartet of characters would find the HEAs, that I really didn't see the last chapters coming. The whole book was a blow that took my breath away, in a goodand bad way.
With Dean's death, and Millhousse still on the loose, the relocation of the new Fear University and with hopefully new and old monsters still out there, there's definitely room for another book, and hopefully Sunny can get her happy ending.
Either way, I know Meg Collet will do Sunny and Hatter justice. Even if Sunny has to go about it alone.
Oh, I cried. My heart broke. I cried some more.
I cried because I couldn't help but think back on this book about all the times that he showed up broken and lost, and I thought it wasn't enough. I wanted this character I loved so much to not die and be happy, and in the end, I'm not sure if he knew just how much he was loved, and that he mattered. If he were alive, I wonder what could have happened in the future-he could have broken out of the shell he was in and gotten back to hunting again, the antidote could have helped with his mania, and maybe he would have found his happiness, too. I accept the fact that his death wasn't in vain, and that it will be the catalyst for Sunny to shine and find herself, a purpose, happiness, and be the best hunter she can be. But all I can think of is did they, Sunny, Hatter, Ollie, Luke, Peyton, me, etc. have to suffer so much??
On the other hand, I'm glad to see Ollie and Luke happy together, and with Pinto! It was so unexpected but I definitely would love to see more of them together. After the way Marley Summers appeared at Fear University and helped with the war with Dean, and the fact that Zero makes an appearance, Ollie's "pack" goes rogue, the visions and info about Irina, Ollie's news, and Sunny changing into a fearless version of herself, this book was engaging to read until the end. I was kept on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next, and if my favorite quartet of characters would find the HEAs, that I really didn't see the last chapters coming. The whole book was a blow that took my breath away, in a good
With Dean's death, and Millhousse still on the loose, the relocation of the new Fear University and with hopefully new and old monsters still out there, there's definitely room for another book, and hopefully Sunny can get her happy ending.
Either way, I know Meg Collet will do Sunny and Hatter justice. Even if Sunny has to go about it alone.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 8, 2018
I can't believe it's over. What an amazing series. Full of action and blood and guts, and ok yes a coming of age story that just leaves you in a puddle. Ollie has fought and cried and raged throughout the series and turned into more than we ever thought at the beginning of it all. Things have changed and they have all grown up. The war is still being fought but things have changed. We will not only say goodbye to the series but say goodbye to a loved one when it's over. Yes lives will be lost and some irrevocably changed some for the good. Friendships will be tested. It doesn't end like they thought it would but it was an awesome ending. This series had it all and was worth every page, every tear, every emotion it invoked.
This author leaves me speechless time and time again with her twisted mind and what comes from it. It is most definitely our gain. This series is so much more than I ever thought it would be. I highly recommend it.
This author leaves me speechless time and time again with her twisted mind and what comes from it. It is most definitely our gain. This series is so much more than I ever thought it would be. I highly recommend it.
April 23, 2018
I am so glad I grabbed Fear University bk 1 when it first came out because I absolutely love this series!!
Meg Collett has a very twisted mind and I thank her for allowing us to visit it!
I have no idea if this book will be the last in the series, or if Meg will do a spinoff,but either way this book left me completely satisfied.
The characters have all grown up and who they were at the beginning of the series is just a shadow of who they are now..
They are all still as fierce,loyal and damaged but with a greater understanding of who they are.
This world that Meg has created is dark , twisted, crazy and brutal but it's a world that you will want to visit again.
There are "OMG! I did not see that coming" and a few " WTH" moments! So make sure you buckle up cause this rides gets very bumpy!!
I couldn't put the book down!!
Meg Collett has a very twisted mind and I thank her for allowing us to visit it!
I have no idea if this book will be the last in the series, or if Meg will do a spinoff,but either way this book left me completely satisfied.
The characters have all grown up and who they were at the beginning of the series is just a shadow of who they are now..
They are all still as fierce,loyal and damaged but with a greater understanding of who they are.
This world that Meg has created is dark , twisted, crazy and brutal but it's a world that you will want to visit again.
There are "OMG! I did not see that coming" and a few " WTH" moments! So make sure you buckle up cause this rides gets very bumpy!!
I couldn't put the book down!!
May 1, 2020
THIS IS NOT A REVIEW. This is just me needing to express my emotions from this book
... there is literally nothing to say. I've just sat here eating an entire bucket of cookies and cream ice cream cause my heart feels like it's about to burst. I just finished the entire series in two days and I've loved every bit of it. The darkness, the depth of the characters... everything just wove together beautifully but now my heart hurts because I thought that I would be fine. Like I was mentally preparing myself for the ending since the beginning but even still it hurts but I also couldn't be happier, which honestly just kills me because I feel so guilty.
I loved it. Everyone should read this series.
... there is literally nothing to say. I've just sat here eating an entire bucket of cookies and cream ice cream cause my heart feels like it's about to burst. I just finished the entire series in two days and I've loved every bit of it. The darkness, the depth of the characters... everything just wove together beautifully but now my heart hurts because I thought that I would be fine. Like I was mentally preparing myself for the ending since the beginning but even still it hurts but I also couldn't be happier, which honestly just kills me because I feel so guilty.
I loved it. Everyone should read this series.
May 4, 2018
Dead Man's Stitch Review
Ollie has already faced more than any one person should ever have to. But when everything she has worked so hard to achieve is threatened she has to pick up and fight once again. Even when the cost is too high she carries the burden the best she can to protect the ones she loves.
I've grown to really love these characters and hate to think the series is over. This book broke my heart but in the end there was still a sliver of hope and that's enough for me. It was sad but also beautifully done and a fitting end to the Fear University series.
Perhaps one day we will get another glimpse into this world of slightly crazy but extremely resilient Hunters but until then I definitely recommend Dead Man's Stitch.
Ollie has already faced more than any one person should ever have to. But when everything she has worked so hard to achieve is threatened she has to pick up and fight once again. Even when the cost is too high she carries the burden the best she can to protect the ones she loves.
I've grown to really love these characters and hate to think the series is over. This book broke my heart but in the end there was still a sliver of hope and that's enough for me. It was sad but also beautifully done and a fitting end to the Fear University series.
Perhaps one day we will get another glimpse into this world of slightly crazy but extremely resilient Hunters but until then I definitely recommend Dead Man's Stitch.
April 25, 2018
Omg!! Fantastic ending!
I started this book this morning, now 8 hours later, I'm done. It was that good. Meg yanks you in and doesn't give you time to stop reading. You will cheer and cry. After following the characters for so long. They become your family and their enemies are yours too. Ollie and the gang are up against a new threat. Just when they might lose a new person shows up with guns a blazing. Coincidence?? The new person knows too much. Ollie will do whatever it takes to find out the truth, but sometimes knowing the truth is a curse.
I started this book this morning, now 8 hours later, I'm done. It was that good. Meg yanks you in and doesn't give you time to stop reading. You will cheer and cry. After following the characters for so long. They become your family and their enemies are yours too. Ollie and the gang are up against a new threat. Just when they might lose a new person shows up with guns a blazing. Coincidence?? The new person knows too much. Ollie will do whatever it takes to find out the truth, but sometimes knowing the truth is a curse.
April 19, 2024
Absolute whirlwind of emotions! Wrapped up the story of the almighty fear university to a bitter sweet end at best. Can’t believe he’s gone!! From all the hate and bad bringing up he got took from this hunting world too soon. Feel so bad for sunny and Ollie but also can’t blame either of them for leaving things as is at ending 💔
This series was such a random find and blew my mind how hooked I got from the start of book 1! Made me love this genre of books and doubt I’ll find another like it but I’ll try! Well done Meg hats off to you
This series was such a random find and blew my mind how hooked I got from the start of book 1! Made me love this genre of books and doubt I’ll find another like it but I’ll try! Well done Meg hats off to you
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March 24, 2025
The fifth installment was a good wrap up to Ollie's adventures. I do hope Ms. Collett jumps back in with another novel that moves our pregnant heroine into how she manages the utmost challenge of motherhood. If she had given us a glance into that with her epilogue, this book would have been much closer to 5 stars. Additionally, killing off a main character and throwing another into a completely uncharacteristic version of themselves was a bit unsettling and definitely shocking. Overall, a very enjoyable series that dropped into my life unexpectedly, thanks, Foxy Vixen!
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April 30, 2018
OMG What an ending to an already amazing series! This series has you going in so many different directions, just when you think you know you don't. And this book isn't any different. The surprises and twists you don't see coming. This wasn't how I thought it would be but then again I should know better with this author, she's good that way! If you haven't read this then getting clicking you don't want to miss out!
April 30, 2018
Meg blew me away with this book
I knew it was going to be a rough ride but I didn’t expect to see it okay out how it did but that death was needed (even though it gutted me)
I’m glad Luke and Ollie are happy. I’m holding out hope for a Sunny book as she needs to be gone while again after her loss and betrayal (sort of) at the end of Dead Man’s Stitch
I’m not normally a fantasy/paranormal fan but Meg sucked me in with this series and she’ll suck you in too
I knew it was going to be a rough ride but I didn’t expect to see it okay out how it did but that death was needed (even though it gutted me)
I’m glad Luke and Ollie are happy. I’m holding out hope for a Sunny book as she needs to be gone while again after her loss and betrayal (sort of) at the end of Dead Man’s Stitch
I’m not normally a fantasy/paranormal fan but Meg sucked me in with this series and she’ll suck you in too
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February 3, 2020
Dead Man's Stitch
Awesome. Ollie, Sunny, Luke, and Hatter became a family until Hatter lost his arm to an aswang. Then he felt useless and it fractured the group. Sunny became a good fighter as well as a nurse. Ollie and Sunny are having to go to classes instead of being hunters. Luke and Hatter are teaching first year students. Ollie has a surprise coming that she never thought would happen to her.
Awesome. Ollie, Sunny, Luke, and Hatter became a family until Hatter lost his arm to an aswang. Then he felt useless and it fractured the group. Sunny became a good fighter as well as a nurse. Ollie and Sunny are having to go to classes instead of being hunters. Luke and Hatter are teaching first year students. Ollie has a surprise coming that she never thought would happen to her.
April 25, 2018
The end is coming
Danger cranks up around Fear University as the enemies draw near. Sibyl wants the pack. Dean wants the University back. Sunny wants to fight. Hatter wants to matter.
But what about Ollie? What about Luke? What about Zero? What about Pinto.
The end is coming and very few will get what they want.
Danger cranks up around Fear University as the enemies draw near. Sibyl wants the pack. Dean wants the University back. Sunny wants to fight. Hatter wants to matter.
But what about Ollie? What about Luke? What about Zero? What about Pinto.
The end is coming and very few will get what they want.
April 29, 2018
Gutted
Wow. Wow. Wow! Stunned, gutted and bummed.
I'm totally gutted by this book. I wanted to cry too many times! Poor Sunny. Poor Ollie. At least Ollie has a light at the end of the tunnel happiness.
What an amazing series. Seriously amazing! I loved EVERY book! Every second of every book. Thank you for this incredible ride with Fear University!
Wow. Wow. Wow! Stunned, gutted and bummed.
I'm totally gutted by this book. I wanted to cry too many times! Poor Sunny. Poor Ollie. At least Ollie has a light at the end of the tunnel happiness.
What an amazing series. Seriously amazing! I loved EVERY book! Every second of every book. Thank you for this incredible ride with Fear University!
May 5, 2018
Oh, so good!
This book was the ending we all needed for this series. It’s not pretty, it’s not a happy little wrap in what has been a sometimes dark series. It was perfect. I love Meg Collett so much. She doesn’t pull her punches. She gave the fans the ending that was not the easy road.
Loved it!
This book was the ending we all needed for this series. It’s not pretty, it’s not a happy little wrap in what has been a sometimes dark series. It was perfect. I love Meg Collett so much. She doesn’t pull her punches. She gave the fans the ending that was not the easy road.
Loved it!
May 8, 2018
Dead Man’s Stitch
Wow what an emotionally powerful ending to this thrilling series! I couldn’t put this book down for the life of me. I feel like I was right there with the characters feeling their joys and sorrows throughout this whole journey.
This series is definitely be unforgettable.
Wow what an emotionally powerful ending to this thrilling series! I couldn’t put this book down for the life of me. I feel like I was right there with the characters feeling their joys and sorrows throughout this whole journey.
This series is definitely be unforgettable.
October 16, 2019
The best series I've ever read I just wish there was more
One of the best series I ever read I laughed I cried the writing just flow throughout the book I love all the characters from different point of views from each character was on the edge of my seat I just kept reading book after book in the series kept hoping there was one more book left I absolutely loved it
One of the best series I ever read I laughed I cried the writing just flow throughout the book I love all the characters from different point of views from each character was on the edge of my seat I just kept reading book after book in the series kept hoping there was one more book left I absolutely loved it
May 11, 2018
Great!!
Great!! Except the part with them calling the baby pinto, it seems to much like the Charley Davidson books where she called her baby Beep for black eyed pea because she was the size at first. Otherwise amazing. Still five stars
Great!! Except the part with them calling the baby pinto, it seems to much like the Charley Davidson books where she called her baby Beep for black eyed pea because she was the size at first. Otherwise amazing. Still five stars
October 12, 2018
Wasn’t sure what to think at first. But I truly enjoyed this series. It had a strange allure With twist and turns to keep the story going. I enjoyed the chemistry and growth of the characters. Definitely worth a read. The last book though what a tear jerker
August 22, 2019
So dark
Usually I can handle the heavy if it comes with a little light, but that just seemed to be missing this time. It's a great continuation of the story, but I could have used a little levity.
Usually I can handle the heavy if it comes with a little light, but that just seemed to be missing this time. It's a great continuation of the story, but I could have used a little levity.
December 15, 2020
I almost hated to finish reading
This series. I enjoyed the characters and the setting and the story. It was dark and a bit scary and I may have shed a tear or two. I recommend highly
This series. I enjoyed the characters and the setting and the story. It was dark and a bit scary and I may have shed a tear or two. I recommend highly
April 24, 2018
Good read
I love the fear university series and I hope this is not the last book. The characters are lovable strong people and the series is well written
I love the fear university series and I hope this is not the last book. The characters are lovable strong people and the series is well written
April 30, 2018
What an ending!
This was a great, but sad, ending to an excellent series. I enjoyed every book and this one tied things up nicely. Thanks for another great book, Meg!
This was a great, but sad, ending to an excellent series. I enjoyed every book and this one tied things up nicely. Thanks for another great book, Meg!
May 3, 2018
Is it really the end? What a wonderfully written, emotional story! I love everything Meg has written but Fear university is where I started and my favorite of them all. What a wonderful book!
May 17, 2018
So disappointing.
December 12, 2018
Such a fantastic series!! So happy there was another one...so sad it's over!! I really loved everything about the characters, the plot and my God, the suspense!! 😀 Great!
April 6, 2020
Okay it was a good ending. I’m mad, I’m sad, and I hate Meg Collett for it and unfortunately that’s what made it a good ending. I’m going to go drown in my own tears now
December 27, 2020
I won’t spoil anything but I didn’t enjoy this one. I thought it was rushed & the ending was just not what I thought it should be.
November 13, 2020
Ohhhh Sunny.
This was a fantastic series. It was totally different than anything I have ever read before, great job.
This was a fantastic series. It was totally different than anything I have ever read before, great job.
January 3, 2019
Great series
I would recommend this book as it is a good read with a lot of action and every day problems in life and friendships
I would recommend this book as it is a good read with a lot of action and every day problems in life and friendships
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