The Darkest Lullaby: A Dark Nanny Anthology
Elle Beaumont
The Darkest Lullaby is an anthology full of suspense and horror. You'll not want to miss this heart-pounding collection if you loved Survive the Night by Riley Sager, works by Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Joe Hill, or American Horror Story. Six authors come together to bring to life thrilling and heart-pounding horror stories of nannies and their wards, creating something unsettling that will haunt the reader long after they've finished reading! A governess is plagued by nightmares of her own death each night—but are they mere dreams? Atrocities of the past collide with the future for a nighttime nanny. Secrets surrounding a castle are murderous for a caregiver. A failed witch's apprentice must take up her late aunt's babysitting shift at a terrifying house. For one babysitter, discovering the truth about a local house, and her ward, comes with a hefty price. An unsuspecting young woman gets more than she bargained for when she takes on a nannying job… for a doll. Your new favorite hair-raising thrill awaits.
Publication Year: 2023
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Thanks BookSirens for this ARC - another 3.5-rounded-up-to-4 for me. I really like anthologies as I love when an author can tell a story without dragging things out, though I think a few of the stories did suffer from their brevity.
The Silver Whistle: I loved the ideas in this story but I REALLY wanted to know at least a tiny bit about the why or how. I think this would have been brilliant with a bit more character development and backstory.
When You Hear them Scream: I liked the little bit of history brought into this story through the past timeline - I'd have loved that to be more fleshed out. Some aspects confused me a little and the ending was okay, not wow.
A Little Blood and a Broken Cage: Loved this story. I felt that this one had the right blend of context and current plot, and a small cast that meant you got to know the main characters quickly. I thought Persi was brilliant and I think this story would work really well as a film or television adaptation as well; the descriptions were so strong.
That Thing in the House with the Arched Roof: I thought a few things were a little too simplistic - having the right items at the right time without really understanding them seemed a bit of a cop-out - but I liked the story well enough. I was intrigued by the concept of diminishing shadows and would definitely love to explore more along that storyline.
You Can Close Your Eyes: This story felt too basic and a bit boring overall. I wasn't captivated by what happened and I thought it was quite cliche.
A Mother's Love: I was gripped at the beginning, having seen a film with a similar premise to this book. Some of the character interaction lost me a bit, and then the ending just seemed very primitive. Good potential, but it didn't hit the mark for me.
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