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Suburban Hell

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This one got lost in the shuffle under my severe case of mood reader. It wasn’t what I thought it was going to be, but I did enjoy it!

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This is a cozy read. I really liked the characters. I just expected more….a lot more. Not enough happens.

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Let me just say this book was so much fun. While it had demonic possession themes the creep factor was low for me but that is subjective to the reader. The story was top notch. It did remind me of Grady Hendrix who I love as well. Kilmer's writing style flows so smoothly.
This book follows a group of 4 friends in the suburbs. Their lives revolve around caring for their children or their jobs. One friend becomes "possessed" while doing a home upgrade.
Things just get crazy from there and you have to experience it for yourselves.
I related to this book so much. I am telling my book club that they need to read this right away.

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Housewives meets horror in this tale of evil delight. The she shed turns sinister (on accident of course). What more could you ask for than those two sentences??

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Very entertaining!

This book was witty, thrilling, and chilling all in one. The main characters were all great and you could easily relate to all of them.

I really enjoyed the spooky side to this. This would have been a 5 star read if there had been more interactions with the group and Liz. It felt like there was more planning going on than interactions with the group.

All in all it was super entertaining and kept you wanting to pick back up and read!

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This was such a funny and slightly creepy story of suburban housewives meets demon possession! It had a lot of great pop culture references throughout the book, and a wild cast of moms. It was just enough housewife drama, with a creepy vengeful evil spirit/demon, to keep me on the edge of my seat. I would recommend this to fans of books by Grady Hendrix, and Rachel Harrison as the humor to spooky ratio is similar to their books. I look forward to more by this author!

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I absolutely loved this book! It was a twisted housewife meets dark humor with a splash of horror! I loved all the characters and absolutely loved the way they all had such a different personality! Thier friendship was relatable and fun to follow. A great mix of creepy and spooky. I will definitely recommend this one.

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This one kind of felt like The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix. It has a quirky feel to it while also giving horror. This is about a group of women who live in this cul de sac and one of the friends decide to renovate a shed in her backyard where all the women can hang out in. Once she starts, that one friend starts to change. The other three know they have to do something to fix it or it’ll become a suburban hell.

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Okay so it’s decently written it’s a large house so the editing errors etc not really existent. But neither is the comedy, horror, thriller, or any other aspect about this book.

It was actually grueling for me to get to 67% before I said no I am done. I didn’t like any of the characters. I never connected with them. The main one feels like a lazy stay at home mom who really doesn’t pay attention to her kids and just seems okay with being a mom who isn’t great.

I was at 67% before I gave up because I am not forcing myself to finish anything. This didn’t live up to any of the expectations. But 2 stars for editing.

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Mommy drama but make it demon possession! Even though this is campy and a little ridiculous in the very best way, its message of friendship and the importance of being there for one another has no genre. The neighborhood mom characters were people anyone who has navigated school PTA can recognize in their own life, which was so fun. I'm not typically a horror reader, but this less intense creep factor was just right for me. The length seemed just right as well. It was a fun read! Thanks to NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for the advanced reader copy.

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Super cool novel. Very seek and fun - definitely a great read - I couldn’t put it down. Definitely pick it up and enjoy - you won’t regret it

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Nestled in a tranquil Chicago suburb, a serene neighbourhood provides the ideal backdrop for the creation of a backyard She Shed, a haven for neighbours Amy, Liz, Jess, and Melissa to escape the daily demands of their spouses and children. However, as they embark on their project in Liz’s backyard, an eerie and unsettling presence seems to have infiltrated the idyllic suburbia, with Liz bearing the brunt of its sinister influence.

This book leans towards the lighter side of horror, offering a compelling blend of chills and chuckles. I relished the engaging banter and interactions among the characters, even finding myself bursting into laughter on multiple occasions throughout the story.

3.5 rounded upto 4 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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This was a fine, campy read. I liked certain elements of it, but overall, it didn't grip me the way I had hoped with its humor. Although I like my horror a bit more extreme, I enjoy campy horrors just as much, but this one didn't hold my attention, either because of the setting or the characters, I'm not 100% sure.

I'll definitely keep an eye on this author to check out her work in the future, but this was ultimately a fun but forgettable book for me.

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Unbelievably camp. This is for people that like to have fun! Gossip and cheeky jokes and suburban moms and possession and wine. I do wish we had the opportunity to get to know all the suburban moms on a more personal level but that didn’t take away from my reading experience. This book doesn’t take itself too seriously and you shouldn’t either. Have a good time with it and enjoy how perfectly ridiculous this is!

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This book was cute and quirky and will be an easy hand sell for me. I liked the characters and the plot. I think fans of Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires would like this one. I loved that it was like Big Little Lies with demons!

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"Suburban Hell" was such a wild ride from start to finish! This book follows a group of friends who live in this seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood, but things quickly take a dark turn when they uncover the neighborhood's sinister secrets. It's like a mix of mystery and horror, and I was totally hooked from the first page. The characters are so relatable, and I found myself rooting for them the whole time. The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and I couldn't stop reading until I knew how it all ended. If you're into thrilling stories with a spooky twist, "Suburban Hell" is a must-read for sure! 🏡👻😱

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Campy, cute and Desperate Housewives vibes? Yes, please! I enjoyed this fun read. It's a good palette cleanser from constant horror. My only complaint would be that it comes off a little YA at times.

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I have to say that Suburban Hell is probably one of my favorite books so far lately. This is such a fun read and really keeps you on your toes. I can't wait to read more by Maureen Kilmer!

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A Mother's only club house is the ideal escape. Right?! Guess again. It could have been prefect had teh ground breaking ceremony not unleased a demonic entity into the neighborhood. This is a light and fun horror/comedy.It is perfect, if horror frightens you. If you are looking for something fun and light, this is perfect..

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iving in the 'burbs should be relaxing. What's not to love - a nice home, a nice yard, good schools, good friends, and Mom's nights out. Let's have a She Shed they said! Wouldn't that be fun? Like a man cave but better! Throw in a not so friendly demonic force and you have yourself one fun and slightly horrific book! Think desperate housewives meets the Amityville horror.

This was a fun book. Liz, Jess, and Melissa, have a fun night full of drinks and She Shed plans when it all hits the fan the next day and I am not talking hangovers, although they have them as well! I'm talking Liz is not acting quite herself, in fact she is acting over the top and her demeanor is bizarre. Is it the horrific smell coming from her backyard or is she possessed?

So clever! I enjoyed this book. It was a nice change to read a not so serious but very entertaining book. The author delivered and I found this to be a quick and satisfying read. Plus, my fingers are crossed that maybe just maybe there may be another book.

Fun. Dark. Funny. Creepy.


Thank you to PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, G.P. Putnam's Sons and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

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