Yes! This was what I've been wanting for spooky Oct. reading and I don't care that it is Nov. now! England, seances, mediums, evil spirits and good ones too...this has it all!

This book is brilliant as an ‘introduction’ to horror fiction. It wasn’t the best book I’ve ever read but it made for good Sunday reading and it was quite interesting. Someone could easily turn it into a TV show - it has interesting characters with great back stories and some good flashback scenes. I liked the romantic sub plot and it had a really nice ending considering how horrifically had the circumstances in the middle of the book became. The Author has a lot of talent for creating a story that seemed very ‘fresh’ and I don’t ever recall reading anything similar! Very imaginative.

Overall? I probably wouldn’t recommend it if you’re expecting it to be Steven King-ish. It’s probably better suited for teenagers and young adults to read. Some of the scenes were disgustingly graphic but a little bit too silly as it went from being haunted by ghosts and seances to fighting off demons with magical powers (as if the author didn’t quite know how to finish the story). If you’re a fan of the genre then it’s quite a good book but I got through it in a few hours and didn’t feel like I’d ‘achieved’ anything by finishing it.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Beatrix Greene is a medium who has her clients believing she can communicate with their dead loved ones. She is good at what she does and is challenged by scientist James Walker to prove her abilities at Ashbury Manor, his family home. What happens there will have them both questioning if Beatirx's abilities are real? And what is James hiding when he challenges her? This is a nice story for Halloween and easy to read. I finished it in one afternoon and found it very enjoyable. Thank you to NetGalley and Serial Box for the advance copy in exchange for a fair review.

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene was not what I expected. The paranormal elements were great, and I loved the cohesion between the house, ancestry, and other elements (do not want to spoil!). I was not a huge of the body horror; however, this is a personal opinion that effected my enjoyment- for others this may be a plus! It was a quick, fast-paced thriller that had me at the edge of my seat throughout.

Good ghost story with interesting characters—not too much “horror”
Advanced reader copy courtesy of the publishers at NetGalley for review.

This was such an interesting read, I quite liked the haunted house and unfolding of family histories and tragedies. There was a bit of gore but mostly just a creepy ghost story. I thought Beatrix was an interesting character and liked the way she carried herself. I would definitely be interested in reading more and would recommend to anyone looking for a quick and intriguing ghost story.

Now this is what I call a scary ghost story. As an added bonus there is a bit of romance blended into the story.

Yes! It's been a while since I've read anything by Serial Box but this was AMAZING! It's creepy, romantic and wonderfully gothic! What more could I ask for?

Will go live on the blog: 11/18/2020

Beatrix Greene is a well known psychic in Victorian era England. When she hears of a scientist named James Walker, who has come to the area and exposed several frauds in the psychic industry, Beatrix fears her livelihood is at risk as she too is a fraud. However, Mr. Walker instead offers her a job she can't refuse - to go to the infamous haunted Ashbury Manor. When they arrive, it's clear that the manor has a dark history and it quickly becomes apparent that everyone's lives are at risk. Beatrix and James are running out of time to figure out the mystery surrounded the haunted property and escape.

I thought this book did a good job of keeping a spooky atmosphere. The house, the characters and the history were well laid out. The only thing I didn't like was the resolution to the story. It seemed way too convenient, if not kind of cheesy. With the resolution and how the story ended- it was lackluster. It was too happy of an ending after everything that just went down. No emotional trauma? No heartbreaking sacrifices? Just Super Beatrix to save the day? I did like the majority of the book, but the ending left me wanting more.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I read The Haunting of Beatrix Greene as a part of my Spooktober TBR and oh boy, it didn't disappoint. As a lover of gothic horror and any good ol' haunted house tales, I had pretty high expectations for this book. I'm glad that I ended up really enjoying it and I'd recommend it to anyone who's looking for a great, spooky read.

This novella is classic horror. A little cheesy, with a good scare mixed in.
I found the first half a lot more creepy and enjoyable than the second half. It somehow became a love story instead of what I was hoping to read around Halloween.

I have my serious doubts after I picked it. I wanted a Halloween reading but I wasn’t prepare to find out it was an edit of a serial novel published online.
I have mixed feelings because, for instance, every serial ends with a big cliffhanger to kept you going. (Which is good)
It was like reading some old penny dreadful of gothic terror. The first part was narrated by Rachel Hawkins (Which is why I picked it) I loved her trilogy, Hex hall at the end and wanted to see how se was writing for older audiences.
The first serial is very introductive but is so freaking good! It has these vibes from The show Penny Dreadful and the movie The Crimson Peak that it was a really satisfactory reading for Halloween.
The victorian medium, in a creepy house full of ghost really pay out but it was not so out of the ordinary. I guess I can feel the differences between the episodes written by every author. Thou they try to keep it very well edited, is like a show when sometimes, the first few chapters are good and then in the middle it drag some parts…like a dead weight (pun intended).
For me is three stars. (I would say 3.5 Victorian gothic stars but goodreads is all or nothing.)
Love the red dress cover better than the one with the frame on it.

In this novel, Hawkins creates a creepy atmospheric novel with ghosts, possession, a séance, and a little bit of a twist. There are some moments of romance and I feel like that was a surprise for me since I was just looking for a novel that would be perfect for Halloween. So, I was a little caught off guard when the romance snuck in. I felt like that was slightly out of place.

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene provides the reader with a nice little ghost story full of intrigue, mystery, and a little bit of gory details. Great for someone who isn't put off by a bit of romance. I would suggest this book to friends who are in search of quick read.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book. I'll be posting my review on Goodreads and Amazon

The Haunting of Beatrix Greene is a perfect spooky fall read. I'm glad I added this to my list of books to read in October. It's a quick read, but one filled with all the tension needed to keep you turning the pages. Beatrix Greene is a well known spiritual medium who holds a big secret, she's a fraud. One day she is approached by a man, James Walker, who offers her the job of going to Ashbury Manor to perform a séace hoping to put the evil spirits, said to haunt that estate, to rest for good. Beatrix accepts with hopes of pulling off her biggest scheme yet. However, during the séance, Beatrix finds out who she truly is. Her gift comes alive as a vengeful spirit takes over her body. After they end the seance, she decides to abandon the job and leave the estate. The spirits refuse to let this happen and lock her and all the guests inside, holding them captive. From that point on, they must find a way to escape the manor before the ghost strike, or else they might not make it out alive.

I thought the book was well written. However, I was unfamiliar with the serial box story. I did some research to find out this is a way for the author to deliver an ongoing story done in short installments. I think this is a great idea and would have enjoyed listening to this book read in short segments. It keeps the reading coming back for more, especially when a story builds and the tension grows as this one did. If you don't come back you'll never know how it ends!

Thank you NetGalley for providing me a copy of this book.

I came in with hopes of an interesting unique horror novel however I was sadly disappointed. It’s a good horror story, but it’s one that I’ve seen many times. I’d consider it to be in the likes of Haunting of Hill House and the Conjuring universe but lacked that unique spark that sets it on its own.
When I started reading, I noticed that the chapters were set as if they were episodes of a tv show. I was intrigued to see what made it special to have these chapter headings but there was nothing.
I will though that the three authors did a great job of keeping a similar voice between their “episodes”!

I didn't realize until a couple chapters in that this has multiple authors, but once I realized, it stood out and actually became somewhat distracting. That aside, I didn't dislike this book! I enjoyed the characters very much, particularly Beatrix and Harry. However, I thought the plot was somewhat... convoluted, maybe. It seemed as though big reveals happened apropos of nothing and made no sense with everything we already knew up to that point. The last quarter of the book or so, too, seemed to go from 0 to 100 and suffered for it by bordering on corny. That doesn't mean I disliked this book whatsoever, though. I'd like to read more about these characters. It just wouldn't be my top priority.

I really enjoyed all the characters in this Victorian thriller which reminded me of a classic horror movie. Beatrix is a joy to behold and I hope we see many more “episodes” involving her and James. This had me turning pages as fast as I could to see what was next. Thanks to #netgalley and the publisher for a copy of “thehauntingofbeatrixgreene” to read and review.

***Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
I loved this short read about spiritualism and haunted manors. The characters were immediately likeable and the story was full of horror and suspense.

I quickly was enthralled with this book and then it took some unexpected turns that I wasn’t expecting and didn’t love. The multiple authors seemed like they each had different visions in mind and they didn’t flow together for me.