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White Ibis
A Horror Novella
Obsession. Lies. Greed.
Chelsea is thirty-two, vain and self-absorbed, driven in life only by want and her obsession with being the best. However, despite wanting to portray an outwardly perfect image, things at home are crumbling between her and her boyfriend, Brendan. Together they harbor a secret that has been slowly chipping away at their relationship, and now, things have come to a breaking point.
One day at yoga class, Chelsea meets a woman named Damaris who is exactly like her; beautiful, confident, and reaching high to be her best self. Damaris and Chelsea become instant best friends and bond over healthy eating, fitness, and their love of luxury items. As Chelsea’s heart hardens toward her boyfriend, her obsession with the enigmatic Damaris only blossoms.
As one bad decision turns into another, Chelsea begins to think she is being followed by a white bird. Her new best friend Damaris suggests a girls' weekend in New Orleans to get away from it all and Chelsea readily agrees. Unfortunately for Chelsea, it soon becomes clear that she can’t run away from her problems and instead finds herself tumbling head-first into a downward spiral.
Obsession. Lies. Greed.
Chelsea is thirty-two, vain and self-absorbed, driven in life only by want and her obsession with being the best. However, despite wanting to portray an outwardly perfect image, things at home are crumbling between her and her boyfriend, Brendan. Together they harbor a secret that has been slowly chipping away at their relationship, and now, things have come to a breaking point.
One day at yoga class, Chelsea meets a woman named Damaris who is exactly like her; beautiful, confident, and reaching high to be her best self. Damaris and Chelsea become instant best friends and bond over healthy eating, fitness, and their love of luxury items. As Chelsea’s heart hardens toward her boyfriend, her obsession with the enigmatic Damaris only blossoms.
As one bad decision turns into another, Chelsea begins to think she is being followed by a white bird. Her new best friend Damaris suggests a girls' weekend in New Orleans to get away from it all and Chelsea readily agrees. Unfortunately for Chelsea, it soon becomes clear that she can’t run away from her problems and instead finds herself tumbling head-first into a downward spiral.
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Published August 1, 2022
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Wendy Dalrymple
81 books297 followersWendy Dalrymple loves to explore the beauty in horrific things.. When she’s not writing #pinkhorror or Florida Gothic horror, you can find her hiking with her family, painting (bad) wall art, and trying to grow as many pineapples as possible. Follow her on IG or TikTok @wendydalrymplewrites.
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November 19, 2024
This was about thirty pages shorter than I thought it would be. I’ve seen a lot of similar discrepancies between Amazon and Goodreads over the last few months. Annoying, but oh well. I am usually no fan of short stories, as I tend to see anything under a hundred pages as underdeveloped. However, I had a really good time with this one. The quality of the writing was solid and this was a very unique premise. Chelsea was haphazard, complex, and somehow very intriguing main character, while Damaris was this modern day siren of sorts leading her into a bad situation. The story and ultimate finale were a lot of fun and were something that I didn’t fully expect. As you would imagine, my main critiques focus around certain plot points needing a bit more attention. These include Brendan and his trauma, some more on Chels and both her family and job dynamics, and the evolving friendship with Damaris, which felt a bit rushed. It was all covered, but I think that if this story was maybe a hundred pages, covering all those bases a bit further, it would have gone from good to great. Overall a good reading experience.
May 21, 2023
This was a very solid and well-paced novella! Wendy Dalrymple writes in an accessible, crisp style that flows quite nicely and makes it difficult to stop turning the pages. Her prose falls into that perfect middle ground between being sparse enough to keep the story moving right along, but detailed enough that the reader becomes immersed in the setting.
From the start, there were red flags about each of the three main characters, and I honestly did not know who to root for. In fact, I think one of the most brilliant things about this novella is that there really is no traditional “good guy / bad guy” dynamic. All of the characters are flawed, and all of them have the capacity for doing nice things as well as terrible things. After I finished the story, I really had to sit and ponder how I felt about their outcomes. Was I pleased by what happened at the end of their arcs? I’m still not sure; to my mind, anything so thought-provoking is a high quality piece of literature.
Obsession is one of the themes in White Ibis, and it’s the second book I’ve read this year which focuses on that topic. I’m happy to report the way the theme is handled by Dalrymple worked MUCH better for me than in that other book. It came across as realistic and complex.
But wow, I really must highlight a section around the 50-60% mark that was genuinely terrifying. For me, the loss of control/agency is a significant fear, and the author taps into this in a way that makes you feel just as lost and confused as the person experiencing these stressful events. Very unsettling, and this (for my own reading experience) was the core moment of the story.
My only (minor) complaint is one of personal expectations, nothing more. For most of the book, I was thinking this was going to be a non-supernatural, psychological horror tale, and I was completely on board with it and loving it! Then there is a scene where something… very, very strange happens, and suddenly this becomes a tale which could fit into a collection like The Weird: A Compendium of Strange and Dark Stories. Thinking back, it was certainly foreshadowed so it’s not like it came completely out of left field. But, the Weird element was unique and weaved into the narrative well, leading to a conclusion that was both satisfying and utterly bonkers (in a good way, of course). So despite my slight disappointment over the trajectory of the story, Dalrymple totally stuck the landing.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It was entertaining, intelligent, and also the perfect length for novella lovers. The author’s ability to craft real-feeling, well-rounded characters means I’ll likely branch out and try some of her work in other genres, not just horror.
From the start, there were red flags about each of the three main characters, and I honestly did not know who to root for. In fact, I think one of the most brilliant things about this novella is that there really is no traditional “good guy / bad guy” dynamic. All of the characters are flawed, and all of them have the capacity for doing nice things as well as terrible things. After I finished the story, I really had to sit and ponder how I felt about their outcomes. Was I pleased by what happened at the end of their arcs? I’m still not sure; to my mind, anything so thought-provoking is a high quality piece of literature.
Obsession is one of the themes in White Ibis, and it’s the second book I’ve read this year which focuses on that topic. I’m happy to report the way the theme is handled by Dalrymple worked MUCH better for me than in that other book. It came across as realistic and complex.
But wow, I really must highlight a section around the 50-60% mark that was genuinely terrifying. For me, the loss of control/agency is a significant fear, and the author taps into this in a way that makes you feel just as lost and confused as the person experiencing these stressful events. Very unsettling, and this (for my own reading experience) was the core moment of the story.
My only (minor) complaint is one of personal expectations, nothing more. For most of the book, I was thinking this was going to be a non-supernatural, psychological horror tale, and I was completely on board with it and loving it! Then there is a scene where something… very, very strange happens, and suddenly this becomes a tale which could fit into a collection like The Weird: A Compendium of Strange and Dark Stories. Thinking back, it was certainly foreshadowed so it’s not like it came completely out of left field. But, the Weird element was unique and weaved into the narrative well, leading to a conclusion that was both satisfying and utterly bonkers (in a good way, of course). So despite my slight disappointment over the trajectory of the story, Dalrymple totally stuck the landing.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It was entertaining, intelligent, and also the perfect length for novella lovers. The author’s ability to craft real-feeling, well-rounded characters means I’ll likely branch out and try some of her work in other genres, not just horror.
February 8, 2022
This is a story about a vain and terrible woman named Chelsea who is sick of her boyfriend because he doesn’t want to do anything fun. He mopes about the house and wants to play his video games and, the nerve, he eats unhealthy snacks. Sounds fine to me 🤷♀️. Anyhow, Chelsea boo hoo hoo’s her way through the beginning of the story, feeling bad for herself and planning on a way to leave her boyfriend. But damn is she ever going to miss his beautiful condo on the water! At yoga, she meets a new friend who quickly becomes her newest infatuation. Then horrorish things begin to happen and I loved all of these horrible things happening to someone so deserving!
This book went some places I wasn’t expecting and I was so happy about it! It features awful characters and cringeworthy body horror and was the perfect length. This is good stuff. Read it if you want a little evil in your life.
This book went some places I wasn’t expecting and I was so happy about it! It features awful characters and cringeworthy body horror and was the perfect length. This is good stuff. Read it if you want a little evil in your life.
October 9, 2021
White Ibis by Wendy Dalrymple was the perfect book to start spooky season with. At 60 pages it's a short novella but the story didn't lack in shocking me with its subtle horror. I'm going to be thinking about this one for a long time to come. I never wanted to stop reading!
This book is about third-two year old Chelsea who has been living with her boyfriend Brendan for the past year. One day at a yoga class she meets the beautiful and enigmatic Damaris and instantly becomes best friends with her. As the story progresses we learn that Chelsea isn't happy with her life with Brendan, even though she has done everything in her power to be with him in the first place. Something she doesn't really talk about. These feelings only increase the more time she spends with Damaris. And on top of that Chelsea has a feeling that she is being followed by a white bird. But that's crazy, right...?
I don't read a lot of horror but I must say if all horror stories are like this I might need to jump in the genre more often. I love that the horror in this story slowly sneaks up on you in an almost understates sort of way before practically slamming into you with its fucked-up plot twists. It wasn't just the way Damaris mysteriously comes into Chelsea's life but also the secrets that Chelsea keeps about how her relationship with Brendan started. Everything all led up to an intense and bizarre climax that I just can't get out of my head.
None of the characters were very likable. Especially Chelsea was self-absorbed, greedy and vain. Even more so when she met Damaris and became obsessed with her. But I didn't even care about that because the intense and dark atmosphere the author created made White Ibis a page-turner like no other. I'd highly recommend it!
This book is about third-two year old Chelsea who has been living with her boyfriend Brendan for the past year. One day at a yoga class she meets the beautiful and enigmatic Damaris and instantly becomes best friends with her. As the story progresses we learn that Chelsea isn't happy with her life with Brendan, even though she has done everything in her power to be with him in the first place. Something she doesn't really talk about. These feelings only increase the more time she spends with Damaris. And on top of that Chelsea has a feeling that she is being followed by a white bird. But that's crazy, right...?
I don't read a lot of horror but I must say if all horror stories are like this I might need to jump in the genre more often. I love that the horror in this story slowly sneaks up on you in an almost understates sort of way before practically slamming into you with its fucked-up plot twists. It wasn't just the way Damaris mysteriously comes into Chelsea's life but also the secrets that Chelsea keeps about how her relationship with Brendan started. Everything all led up to an intense and bizarre climax that I just can't get out of my head.
None of the characters were very likable. Especially Chelsea was self-absorbed, greedy and vain. Even more so when she met Damaris and became obsessed with her. But I didn't even care about that because the intense and dark atmosphere the author created made White Ibis a page-turner like no other. I'd highly recommend it!
February 8, 2022
WHITE IBIS by Wendy Dalrymple has a fun mix of psychological and body horror all wrapped up in a contemporary Southern Gothic flare. Taking place between Tampa and New Orleans, this novella will have you questioning your own sanity if you start noticing a particular bird being around more than seems normal or routine. Also, people kind of suck, too, and that's another theme in this one. There's a vainness surrounding the characters in the story, making them all slightly more unlikable in one way or another. But that still won't prepare you for what happens or justify the outcome. It has such a clever ending and the creepy buildup until you get there is definitely worth it.
January 12, 2023
WENDY PLEASE WRITE MORE HORROR LIKE THIS! It was surprising and weird and kinda made me want to vomit. I absolutely loved it. 🖤
June 2, 2023
This FLORIDA GOTHIC SERIES has yet to disappoint me. This one was such a quick read and full of twists and turns.
June 30, 2025
immediately interesting, very nasty and weird. a fun time.
May 13, 2022
A horror novella that starts off seeming like possible psychological horror before veering sharply into body horror. As long as body horror doesn't make you squeamish and you don't mind an unlikable main character, this is a quick, entertaining read. It didn't go where I thought it was going, and I mean that as a compliment.
August 2, 2022
This is one of those books that sells and magnifies the horror by drawing you into a realistic world. We see the events unfold through the eyes of Chelsea. Dalrymple shines in her ability to evoke the everyday familiar, weaving details that the reader not only relates to, but feels.
The premise of Chelsea meeting Damaris, and experiencing the pull of the character, a pull that instinct says leads downward, put me in mind of the finest noir fiction in which a character enters the orbit of the protagonist seemingly by chance, only to later reveal that the past never stays buried. Horror ensues, of course, as the orbiter slowly becomes the orbited.
An excellent, well-paced, and creepy gothic that takes place under Florida sunshine. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for a satisfying two hour read.
The premise of Chelsea meeting Damaris, and experiencing the pull of the character, a pull that instinct says leads downward, put me in mind of the finest noir fiction in which a character enters the orbit of the protagonist seemingly by chance, only to later reveal that the past never stays buried. Horror ensues, of course, as the orbiter slowly becomes the orbited.
An excellent, well-paced, and creepy gothic that takes place under Florida sunshine. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for a satisfying two hour read.
July 23, 2025
(rounded up from 2.5)
This was not my bag at all. Unlike most of the other horror novellas I've read, this one should have been longer to flesh out the story. Without any context, it just feels shallow and unsatisfactory with some cool body horror at the end.
This was not my bag at all. Unlike most of the other horror novellas I've read, this one should have been longer to flesh out the story. Without any context, it just feels shallow and unsatisfactory with some cool body horror at the end.
May 31, 2024
FLORIDA!!!!! It’s one hell of a drug. This was crazy! Loved it
April 26, 2024
What are your obsessions?
Mine are books, diamond paintings and 80s horror movies. When obsessions turn to people things can go awry. ‘White Ibis” is about how obsession can go terribly wrong.
In this story we meet Chelsea, a terrible human. She is vain, greedy self-centered. Chelsea is sick of her boyfriend because he doesn’t want to do anything fun. He plays his video games and eats unhealthy snacks. Chelsea struggles with the decision of ending the relationship be3cuase she will miss the beautiful condo. At yoga, she meets a new friend, Damaris, who quickly becomes her newest infatuation. As their friendship develops, Chelsea feels she is being followed by a white bird. Birds are great and all but being followed by one is a bit creepy lol.
These unlikable characters start to lose control, The author makes the reader feel just as lost and confused as the person experiencing these stressful events. Very unsettling, and this (for my own reading experience) was the core moment of the story.
The horror in this story is very subtle. “White Ibis” lays the groundwork with a creepy build up and satisfying ending. If you are looking for a different type of story, I recommend this quick read
Side note: One thing I enjoy about Wendy’s books is how well she captures Florida. From the fashion to the environment, the reader always feels like they are walking down the streets in Tampa. She writes about Florida Gothic horror. They are worth checking out.
Mine are books, diamond paintings and 80s horror movies. When obsessions turn to people things can go awry. ‘White Ibis” is about how obsession can go terribly wrong.
In this story we meet Chelsea, a terrible human. She is vain, greedy self-centered. Chelsea is sick of her boyfriend because he doesn’t want to do anything fun. He plays his video games and eats unhealthy snacks. Chelsea struggles with the decision of ending the relationship be3cuase she will miss the beautiful condo. At yoga, she meets a new friend, Damaris, who quickly becomes her newest infatuation. As their friendship develops, Chelsea feels she is being followed by a white bird. Birds are great and all but being followed by one is a bit creepy lol.
These unlikable characters start to lose control, The author makes the reader feel just as lost and confused as the person experiencing these stressful events. Very unsettling, and this (for my own reading experience) was the core moment of the story.
The horror in this story is very subtle. “White Ibis” lays the groundwork with a creepy build up and satisfying ending. If you are looking for a different type of story, I recommend this quick read
Side note: One thing I enjoy about Wendy’s books is how well she captures Florida. From the fashion to the environment, the reader always feels like they are walking down the streets in Tampa. She writes about Florida Gothic horror. They are worth checking out.
October 4, 2021
I wouldn’t be able to find the right words to describe how gloriously twisted and strange this little novella is. I don’t often read horror but I adore Wendy’s gothic writing and had to delve into this right away. It didn’t disappoint. With unexpected twists and turns right until the very end, unsettling themes and imagery, and untrustworthy and yet somehow still likable characters, this is perfect for any horror fan. I only wish there was more because I didn’t want it to end!
August 14, 2022
This was a wild ride! I went into the book blind, and I’m so glad I did. I bought it just because I love Wendy’s writing and didn’t even read the premise. It was a quick, fun horror novella centered on revenge and a shattered relationship. When things start to slowly unfold I found myself wondering “will she really go there?” The answer was yes. Yes she would go there haha. I highly recommend this novella and it’s something most could finish in just one sitting.
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February 5, 2022You know what they say about birds of a feather? Wendy Dalrymple's "White Ibis" serves as the perfect reminder and warning. Set in sunny Florida with a wild side trip to New Orleans, "White Ibis" climbs at a steady, disturbing pace filled with raw emotion that cuts straight to the bone, but quickly morphs into a severe bout of psychological and body horror that pulls the reader in like a strong current. A tale of demented liberation and human connection, Wendy preys upon the reader's empathy for each character as she simultaneously delivers freedom and destruction. Reading "White Ibis" is like attending a party and feeling eyes staring at the back of your head, hearing little whispers as you walk by, gazes averting in a flimsy attempt to hide the physical discomfort plastered on the faces of other attendees, but not one person will relieve you with the truth. It's feeling trapped in your own head, only for a door to open, leading to the unknown, with no way to reverse any damage, but reveling in it. Throughout the entire story, Wendy manages to trick the reader into a false sense of omniscience by writing in expected plot twists, leaving the reader to discover that those twists are not the final segments of the culmination, but starting points for a resolution much more disquieting. This title truly knows how to wind itself around the reader in tangles and I can happily say it feels exhilarating to be ensnared.
September 15, 2022
Dalrymple crafts sensorial terror in this humid bit of body horror
White Ibis is a brief and sometimes surreal body horror experience that renders its horror in palpable, concrete strokes. Dalrymple achieves an immersive experience by picking the prescise details to anchor the reader in the body of our protagonist.
In stories this concise, each detail carries a weight to it that propels the reader's experience. From a plastic straw scraping a lid, to Chelsea's heart pounding in her eardrums, to the Bourroughs-esque chaos of the third act New Orleans trip, Dalrymple sells the horror to our nervous system and embeds us in the humid heat of Florida. The latter quality—a strong sense of place—helped transport me to a location I've never visited. The presence of setting, relationship drama, and sensory discord calls to mind the hypnotizing work of Anna Kavan.
I will definitely be diving into more of Dalrymple's Florida Gothic novels.
White Ibis is a brief and sometimes surreal body horror experience that renders its horror in palpable, concrete strokes. Dalrymple achieves an immersive experience by picking the prescise details to anchor the reader in the body of our protagonist.
In stories this concise, each detail carries a weight to it that propels the reader's experience. From a plastic straw scraping a lid, to Chelsea's heart pounding in her eardrums, to the Bourroughs-esque chaos of the third act New Orleans trip, Dalrymple sells the horror to our nervous system and embeds us in the humid heat of Florida. The latter quality—a strong sense of place—helped transport me to a location I've never visited. The presence of setting, relationship drama, and sensory discord calls to mind the hypnotizing work of Anna Kavan.
I will definitely be diving into more of Dalrymple's Florida Gothic novels.
January 22, 2024
This was a fun little story. I read this in an afternoon and really enjoyed it. The ending and how everything leading to it coming together is what really makes this story so great.
It’s hard to talk about without ruining or influencing a new reader’s experience though so I’ll just say… I went in blind and think the book was better for it.
It’s hard to talk about without ruining or influencing a new reader’s experience though so I’ll just say… I went in blind and think the book was better for it.
June 9, 2022
4 stars as in I wanted a kooky <100 page horror novella for my fevered brain and got exactly that. I’m kinda obsessed that the rest of her books are like cozy romances? 😭 I love weird bird stuff
February 5, 2023
If you want to read a truly bizarre story, look no further than this novella.
June 22, 2022
What seems like might be a Single White Female-esque tale of obsession between two women takes a pleasing turn into strange body horror & revenge. This is is a great little novella with some nice twists & turns. I’m eager to read more of Wendy’s Florida set horror tales.
July 10, 2023
This story follows Chelsea who is undecided about her life and future. She hates her current job and is tired of living with her boyfriend who’d rather spend his time playing video games. Life is pretty dull until she meets this stunning woman at Yoga class named Damaris. They seem to have a lot in common and become instant friends. With Chelsea’s life spinning out of control and her growing anxiety of feeling like she is being followed by a white bird, Damaris suggests a girls weekend getaway in New Orleans. What ensues is a hazy weekend that’ll change Chelsea’s life forever…
This is a great novella and in just 91 pages you’ll find a story of friendships, lies, obsession and revenge with an added bonus of a bizarre twist! The story moves at a solid pace with the horror creeping in halfway through and making an explosive entrance near the end. I NEVER would have guessed that ending and I was totally impressed by it! I do wish we got more of an explanation on a certain element in the story but overall, I was satisfied with how it all turned out.
This was my first book by the author and it definitely won’t be my last. Read this if you’re looking for a quick horror story that mixes a bit of humor and features lots of White Ibis that seem know more than you might expect…
This is a great novella and in just 91 pages you’ll find a story of friendships, lies, obsession and revenge with an added bonus of a bizarre twist! The story moves at a solid pace with the horror creeping in halfway through and making an explosive entrance near the end. I NEVER would have guessed that ending and I was totally impressed by it! I do wish we got more of an explanation on a certain element in the story but overall, I was satisfied with how it all turned out.
This was my first book by the author and it definitely won’t be my last. Read this if you’re looking for a quick horror story that mixes a bit of humor and features lots of White Ibis that seem know more than you might expect…
January 11, 2023
I went into this story blind. Wow. What a journey I went on with this one. At first, I wasn't sure what to think other than, "Yay, another uppity rich-bitch type character who I won't be able to stand!" Since I was tuned out to the character THEN, I started to notice the smaller things and thought, huh, things really aren't what they seem, but what possible direction was this book going. Gradually getting more unsettling but nothing too much to be worried about, I thought, "where's the scare factor in this book" when events took a 180 and I flipped on my head about what was going on. The ending was bizarre, fast paced and a definite mind f*ck. Kudos Dalrymple!!!
September 18, 2022
Why did this take me so long to read?!
This was such an incredibly fun ride. If you have seen this book around like I have and been wondering what it has been about. Please stop right now and just go read it. It will definitely brighten your day!
The main character is gross and annoying but, trust me putting up with her is definitely worth it.
This was such an incredibly fun ride. If you have seen this book around like I have and been wondering what it has been about. Please stop right now and just go read it. It will definitely brighten your day!
The main character is gross and annoying but, trust me putting up with her is definitely worth it.
November 13, 2022
I went into this book blind for the most part. I found this author on Tiktok and her books piqued my interest. This novella just happened to be free on Kindle and I thought it was a great time to check out her work.
This was a unique horror novella where the horror didn't really occur until close to the end. The build up to that horror wasn't filled with a lot of tension. I wasn't anxious, just incredibly curious. It made me question everything.
My brain quickly started to sort through possible twists and turns while figuring out character motives. I was wrong in every twist, turn and motive!! (Which, I loved btw).
The ending not only had horror but so many surprises! Original, creepy, a little bloody and closure for the reader (no unanswered questions).
I really enjoyed this novella. I will definitely read more of this author's work! I gave this a well deserved 5 ⭐️ rating!
This was a unique horror novella where the horror didn't really occur until close to the end. The build up to that horror wasn't filled with a lot of tension. I wasn't anxious, just incredibly curious. It made me question everything.
My brain quickly started to sort through possible twists and turns while figuring out character motives. I was wrong in every twist, turn and motive!! (Which, I loved btw).
The ending not only had horror but so many surprises! Original, creepy, a little bloody and closure for the reader (no unanswered questions).
I really enjoyed this novella. I will definitely read more of this author's work! I gave this a well deserved 5 ⭐️ rating!
March 13, 2024
Wait you’re telling me she laid an egg, cooked it for her boyfriend to eat, then he turned into a snake…which she then ate after becoming a bird…what in the…
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June 9, 2024
Thank you to the author and the publisher or publishers for all your hard work! I'm leaving this review voluntarily and happily!
This was a strange short and quick read. I do have to say, in my opinion, this wasn't horror, though it definitely was strange and very unique. It's one I'll definitely won't forget. The ending was definitely not what o was expecting at all, but I absolutely loved it! This is the first book I've read written by this author, and I know without a doubt I'll definitely be reading more from her in the future.
I know I usually summarize these, but since this book is less than one hundred pages, I'm not because I'm afraid I'll give too much away. Of course I'll say it's very bizarre, unique, and definitely for those who like strange and unusual. You'll definitely finish it in one sitting. It's very much like a wild ride the further you get into it.
I truly enjoyed reading this all the way to the end and can not wait to read more from this author.
This was a strange short and quick read. I do have to say, in my opinion, this wasn't horror, though it definitely was strange and very unique. It's one I'll definitely won't forget. The ending was definitely not what o was expecting at all, but I absolutely loved it! This is the first book I've read written by this author, and I know without a doubt I'll definitely be reading more from her in the future.
I know I usually summarize these, but since this book is less than one hundred pages, I'm not because I'm afraid I'll give too much away. Of course I'll say it's very bizarre, unique, and definitely for those who like strange and unusual. You'll definitely finish it in one sitting. It's very much like a wild ride the further you get into it.
I truly enjoyed reading this all the way to the end and can not wait to read more from this author.
February 20, 2023
WHITE IBIS. What can I say?!
This gem of a novella by Wendy Dalrymple was a horror treat. Creepy and mysterious in all the right places. I can’t stop thinking about that ending.
Dalrymple’s writing is relatable and concise. There’s no drag or over specification. She is able to tell her story in a fast-paced, straightforward way that I appreciate incredibly. I’m fascinated and impressed. Exactly what I needed to get out of my reading slump.
Lately I’ve found I don’t have the capacity for the wordy, slow burn of a story. This was perfectly bite-sized and easily digestible.
WHITE IBIS is the first novella in Dalrymple’s FLORIDA GOTHIC series and you better believe I will be gobbling up the rest!
This gem of a novella by Wendy Dalrymple was a horror treat. Creepy and mysterious in all the right places. I can’t stop thinking about that ending.
Dalrymple’s writing is relatable and concise. There’s no drag or over specification. She is able to tell her story in a fast-paced, straightforward way that I appreciate incredibly. I’m fascinated and impressed. Exactly what I needed to get out of my reading slump.
Lately I’ve found I don’t have the capacity for the wordy, slow burn of a story. This was perfectly bite-sized and easily digestible.
WHITE IBIS is the first novella in Dalrymple’s FLORIDA GOTHIC series and you better believe I will be gobbling up the rest!
April 4, 2023
What the fuck did I just read and why did I read it.
Now I need to shake my fist at the skies and shout “TIKTOOOOOOOOOOOK” in fury and rage.
Just because it’s SHORT doesn’t mean you’re obligated to recommend it.
I’m more mad now I can’t remember whose tiktok I watched so I can’t immediately I follow them
Now I need to shake my fist at the skies and shout “TIKTOOOOOOOOOOOK” in fury and rage.
Just because it’s SHORT doesn’t mean you’re obligated to recommend it.
I’m more mad now I can’t remember whose tiktok I watched so I can’t immediately I follow them
October 11, 2025
After this and Bed Rot Baby being both 5 stars for me, I am eager to read everything Wendy Dalrymple has written!! She definitely has a talent for creating weird, fast-paced, atmospheric books. This one being the length of a short story, I eagerly devoured it in one sitting. If you love weird girl lit fic, pls pls pls read Wendy’s books and be my friend so we can discuss.
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