Psychedelica Satanica | Sybil Oxblood Pope | Horror Novella | Netgalley ARC Book Review

 

Do you have brothers and sisters ❓❓ Are you still close with them❓❓❓

I am an only child and never actually enjoyed the feeling of having brothers and sisters. But, I never felt alone as my mother always spent time with me.

Name of Book: Psychedelica Satanica

Author: Sybil Oxblood Pope

Publisher: Swann and Bedlam

Publication Date: Oct 1, 2024

No. of Pages: 142

Format: Netgalley ARC

They were sisters... When one calls on Satan for revenge the other is more than willing to assist. With a deadly combination of black magic and teenage hormones, the girls soon get what they asked for and more!

Elizabeth Bedlam is a writer of satire, dark humor, and low-brow literary fiction. She has been featured in anthologies and zines that you've probably never heard of including Anti-This/Anti-That, Low Life, Horror Sleaze Trash, and Soiled Purity.Her most-read works include Rabbit Skin Glue, Lucy the Satanist, and The Way The Light Falls. She has been praised for her realistic depictions of neurotic females.Elizabeth is a Michigan native. She currently lives and writes from Melbourne, AU.

My Opinion

"**Psychedelica Satanica**" by Sybil Oxblood Pope is a horror novella centered around two sisters who summon the devil. The intriguing title and strong blurb initially drew me in, but after reading a few pages, the book fell short of my expectations.

The plot lacks depth, and the characters come across as naïve, with events unfolding without any clear motivation or reason. Instead of feeling a sense of horror, the narrative felt more like a poorly executed comedy. The author seems to have written this novella primarily for readers who prefer simple plots and characters.

Overall, I found "Psychedelica Satanica" disappointing and would only give it 2 stars. If you're looking for a horror story with substance and well-developed characters, this might not be the book for you. 

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