HyperfixKate's Book Journey

Thank you so much to Bindery Books, NetGalley, and Barbara Truelove for the ARC!!

I need you all to stop what you are doing on September 8th, 2026, and read this book. This is my second Barbara Truelove book, and I cannot get enough of them! She writes stories with so much camp, horror, and lovable characters, which you wouldn't think could fit all into one book but do 🙂‍↕️

This story is about Lucy who when after experiencing a traumatic death, gets a second chance at "life" by haunting a doll and teaming up with people along the way to get her revenge. I absolutely loved how this story played out, and Truelove's comedy, along with the tragedy, throughout this whole book is what made me love it! She just knows how to write a good story and make it fun, queer, and meaningful.

The characters in this book were such a delight, and I love how we see them grow throughout the novel. It was interesting to see how Lucy handled being a ghost haunting a doll and trying to communicate with people who were still alive. I loved the work arounds and the creativity that came along with that.

Overall, I think if you loved her previous book, you will definitely love this one. This one does involve a little bit more description of the horror so I would read some content warnings beforehand, but it is so worth it in the end. Highly suggest this book!! 😊