Maria aka BubuBangles
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Here are my 5 Star Reads of 2025.
Those Across the River by Christopher Buehlman
The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
The Deep by Nick Cutter
This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno
The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
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Those Across the River by Christopher Buehlman
The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
The Deep by Nick Cutter
This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno
The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
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December 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Here are my 5 Star Reads of 2025.
Those Across the River by Christopher Buehlman
The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
The Deep by Nick Cutter
This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno
The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
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Those Across the River by Christopher Buehlman
The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
The Deep by Nick Cutter
This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno
The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
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The Deep by Nick Cutter 5/5 🌊
I didn’t know a book could make me feel like I was drowning on land. This book is claustrophobic and the imagery is gross and I felt the pressure on my skin. Loved it. It reminded me of Abyss meets Event Horizon. Good work. I can’t wait to read Nick Cutter’s other work.
I didn’t know a book could make me feel like I was drowning on land. This book is claustrophobic and the imagery is gross and I felt the pressure on my skin. Loved it. It reminded me of Abyss meets Event Horizon. Good work. I can’t wait to read Nick Cutter’s other work.
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Deep by Nick Cutter 5/5 🌊
I didn’t know a book could make me feel like I was drowning on land. This book is claustrophobic and the imagery is gross and I felt the pressure on my skin. Loved it. It reminded me of Abyss meets Event Horizon. Good work. I can’t wait to read Nick Cutter’s other work.
I didn’t know a book could make me feel like I was drowning on land. This book is claustrophobic and the imagery is gross and I felt the pressure on my skin. Loved it. It reminded me of Abyss meets Event Horizon. Good work. I can’t wait to read Nick Cutter’s other work.
The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell 5/5 🪆
I binged read this in two sessions. I was up until 3am finishing this. I absolutely enjoyed this little ghost story in a gothic setting. I had to look up what a Silent Companion was, and let me tell you what, it was so worth doing before shit hit the fan
I binged read this in two sessions. I was up until 3am finishing this. I absolutely enjoyed this little ghost story in a gothic setting. I had to look up what a Silent Companion was, and let me tell you what, it was so worth doing before shit hit the fan
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell 5/5 🪆
I binged read this in two sessions. I was up until 3am finishing this. I absolutely enjoyed this little ghost story in a gothic setting. I had to look up what a Silent Companion was, and let me tell you what, it was so worth doing before shit hit the fan
I binged read this in two sessions. I was up until 3am finishing this. I absolutely enjoyed this little ghost story in a gothic setting. I had to look up what a Silent Companion was, and let me tell you what, it was so worth doing before shit hit the fan
Sour Candy by Kealan Patrick Burke 4/5 🍬
I really enjoyed this book. It was short, engaging, and straightforward. Left so much to the imagination, and reminded me to never take candy from a child.
I really enjoyed this book. It was short, engaging, and straightforward. Left so much to the imagination, and reminded me to never take candy from a child.
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Sour Candy by Kealan Patrick Burke 4/5 🍬
I really enjoyed this book. It was short, engaging, and straightforward. Left so much to the imagination, and reminded me to never take candy from a child.
I really enjoyed this book. It was short, engaging, and straightforward. Left so much to the imagination, and reminded me to never take candy from a child.
These Looks and Books brought to you by:
𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲: Don’t take candy from children
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Weird creepy paintings are weird, and creepy
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩: Proof that humans are not fish
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Weird creepy paintings are weird, and creepy
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩: Proof that humans are not fish
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#thedeep #silentcompanions #sourcandy #horror #horrorlit
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
These Looks and Books brought to you by:
𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲: Don’t take candy from children
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Weird creepy paintings are weird, and creepy
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩: Proof that humans are not fish
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#thedeep #silentcompanions #sourcandy #horror #horrorlit
𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲: Don’t take candy from children
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Weird creepy paintings are weird, and creepy
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩: Proof that humans are not fish
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#thedeep #silentcompanions #sourcandy #horror #horrorlit
I have been so sick for the past week, so I have been in bed watching things:
- May the Devil take you too - B-
- The dark and the wicked - A+
- What Josiah saw - A
- A house of secrets - A
- The Visit - A
- Clove hitch killer- A+
- Coffee table - A
- When evil lurks-A+
- Cursed Man - F
#horror
- May the Devil take you too - B-
- The dark and the wicked - A+
- What Josiah saw - A
- A house of secrets - A
- The Visit - A
- Clove hitch killer- A+
- Coffee table - A
- When evil lurks-A+
- Cursed Man - F
#horror
September 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I have been so sick for the past week, so I have been in bed watching things:
- May the Devil take you too - B-
- The dark and the wicked - A+
- What Josiah saw - A
- A house of secrets - A
- The Visit - A
- Clove hitch killer- A+
- Coffee table - A
- When evil lurks-A+
- Cursed Man - F
#horror
- May the Devil take you too - B-
- The dark and the wicked - A+
- What Josiah saw - A
- A house of secrets - A
- The Visit - A
- Clove hitch killer- A+
- Coffee table - A
- When evil lurks-A+
- Cursed Man - F
#horror
Booooo he’s alive
patrick star from spongebob squarepants is pointing at someone with a long nose .
ALT: patrick star from spongebob squarepants is pointing at someone with a long nose .
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September 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Booooo he’s alive
Current Read: Revival by Stephen King
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September 2, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Current Read: Revival by Stephen King
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Reposted by Maria aka BubuBangles
A shout-out to Portland, Little Rock, Ocean City, San Diego, Indianapolis, Salem, Denver, Asheville, and Pittsburgh!
September 2, 2025 at 1:15 AM
A shout-out to Portland, Little Rock, Ocean City, San Diego, Indianapolis, Salem, Denver, Asheville, and Pittsburgh!
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Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy 3.5/5 gas station hotdogs 🌭
It was a fun short read. I might be super desensitized but it wasn’t THAT gorey to me. Now, it was still fun visualizations. I enjoyed it.
Have you read it?
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Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy 3.5/5 gas station hotdogs 🌭
It was a fun short read. I might be super desensitized but it wasn’t THAT gorey to me. Now, it was still fun visualizations. I enjoyed it.
Have you read it?
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August 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy 3.5/5 gas station hotdogs 🌭
It was a fun short read. I might be super desensitized but it wasn’t THAT gorey to me. Now, it was still fun visualizations. I enjoyed it.
Have you read it?
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Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy 3.5/5 gas station hotdogs 🌭
It was a fun short read. I might be super desensitized but it wasn’t THAT gorey to me. Now, it was still fun visualizations. I enjoyed it.
Have you read it?
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I am half way through Never Whistle at Night. It’s good so far!
July 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I am half way through Never Whistle at Night. It’s good so far!
I have not! Do you have a favorite? I liked his writing.
July 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I have not! Do you have a favorite? I liked his writing.
I only had two minor issues. It was a little rambling in parts, which I didn’t mind until I minded, if that makes any sense. There was like 2 solid times I skimmed by some rambling parts.
Otherwise there were a few scenes were cool and one made me yell, “Noooooooo!” As it was unfolding. Def read it
Otherwise there were a few scenes were cool and one made me yell, “Noooooooo!” As it was unfolding. Def read it
July 25, 2025 at 8:16 AM
I only had two minor issues. It was a little rambling in parts, which I didn’t mind until I minded, if that makes any sense. There was like 2 solid times I skimmed by some rambling parts.
Otherwise there were a few scenes were cool and one made me yell, “Noooooooo!” As it was unfolding. Def read it
Otherwise there were a few scenes were cool and one made me yell, “Noooooooo!” As it was unfolding. Def read it
I finished The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones. 3.75/4⭐️ 🩸📚
I liked the themes of revenge and generational trauma mixed with folk lore and superstition. I had to look up the significance of some of the things and I feel like I not only was entertained but also learned a thing or two.
I liked the themes of revenge and generational trauma mixed with folk lore and superstition. I had to look up the significance of some of the things and I feel like I not only was entertained but also learned a thing or two.
July 25, 2025 at 8:16 AM
I finished The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones. 3.75/4⭐️ 🩸📚
I liked the themes of revenge and generational trauma mixed with folk lore and superstition. I had to look up the significance of some of the things and I feel like I not only was entertained but also learned a thing or two.
I liked the themes of revenge and generational trauma mixed with folk lore and superstition. I had to look up the significance of some of the things and I feel like I not only was entertained but also learned a thing or two.
The urge to call in for a mental health day is high. I just want to read books in bed all day with tea and snacks.
#mentalhealthday
#mentalhealthday
July 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The urge to call in for a mental health day is high. I just want to read books in bed all day with tea and snacks.
#mentalhealthday
#mentalhealthday
Definitely let me know what you think.
July 9, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Definitely let me know what you think.
I watched Marshmallow and omg what a pleasant surprise of a movie. I had so much fun watching this with the kids. I had no idea what to expect. At first I was like, okay. Then I was like, 𝘺𝘰𝘰𝘰𝘰𝘰, then it was like 𝐒𝐀𝐘 𝐖𝐓𝐅? then it ended like 𝐎𝐇 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐳𝐳
Have you seen it yet?
#horrormovies #horror
Have you seen it yet?
#horrormovies #horror
July 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I watched Marshmallow and omg what a pleasant surprise of a movie. I had so much fun watching this with the kids. I had no idea what to expect. At first I was like, okay. Then I was like, 𝘺𝘰𝘰𝘰𝘰𝘰, then it was like 𝐒𝐀𝐘 𝐖𝐓𝐅? then it ended like 𝐎𝐇 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐳𝐳
Have you seen it yet?
#horrormovies #horror
Have you seen it yet?
#horrormovies #horror
🎥 Now Watching IT (2017)
𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞: This is my first time watching the 2017 remake of IT 😳
𝐼’𝑚 𝑠𝑜 𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑛𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝐼 𝑠𝑎𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔. 𝑊𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑚𝑒 𝑙𝑢𝑐𝑘 !
#horrormovies #horror #IT
𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞: This is my first time watching the 2017 remake of IT 😳
𝐼’𝑚 𝑠𝑜 𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑛𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝐼 𝑠𝑎𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔. 𝑊𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑚𝑒 𝑙𝑢𝑐𝑘 !
#horrormovies #horror #IT
July 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM
🎥 Now Watching IT (2017)
𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞: This is my first time watching the 2017 remake of IT 😳
𝐼’𝑚 𝑠𝑜 𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑛𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝐼 𝑠𝑎𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔. 𝑊𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑚𝑒 𝑙𝑢𝑐𝑘 !
#horrormovies #horror #IT
𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞: This is my first time watching the 2017 remake of IT 😳
𝐼’𝑚 𝑠𝑜 𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑛𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝐼 𝑠𝑎𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔. 𝑊𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑚𝑒 𝑙𝑢𝑐𝑘 !
#horrormovies #horror #IT
🎥 Now Watching
Independence Day (1996)
It has Aliens! It has Action! It has Jeff Goldblum!! 👀
#independenceday #scifi
Independence Day (1996)
It has Aliens! It has Action! It has Jeff Goldblum!! 👀
#independenceday #scifi
July 4, 2025 at 4:30 AM
🎥 Now Watching
Independence Day (1996)
It has Aliens! It has Action! It has Jeff Goldblum!! 👀
#independenceday #scifi
Independence Day (1996)
It has Aliens! It has Action! It has Jeff Goldblum!! 👀
#independenceday #scifi
Ever just read something gross you get goose bumps and start giggling. That’s this book in a nut shell.
Definitely give it a read.
Definitely give it a read.
July 3, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Ever just read something gross you get goose bumps and start giggling. That’s this book in a nut shell.
Definitely give it a read.
Definitely give it a read.
The Eyes are the Best Part by Monika Kim
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Solid 4.5/5 on the optical scale.
What a great book! I was pleasantly grossed out and engrossed in the story. I had been eyeballing this for a while and finally bit the bullet and I am so happy I gave in to those deep desires.
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Solid 4.5/5 on the optical scale.
What a great book! I was pleasantly grossed out and engrossed in the story. I had been eyeballing this for a while and finally bit the bullet and I am so happy I gave in to those deep desires.
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July 3, 2025 at 5:22 AM
The Eyes are the Best Part by Monika Kim
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Solid 4.5/5 on the optical scale.
What a great book! I was pleasantly grossed out and engrossed in the story. I had been eyeballing this for a while and finally bit the bullet and I am so happy I gave in to those deep desires.
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Solid 4.5/5 on the optical scale.
What a great book! I was pleasantly grossed out and engrossed in the story. I had been eyeballing this for a while and finally bit the bullet and I am so happy I gave in to those deep desires.
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I love an old-creepy-metaphysical-folklore-based-in-isolation-during-the-olden-days movies.
I really enjoyed this. Have you seen it yet?
Solid 4/5 old ladies on the BUBU scale.
#horrormovies #horrorsky #thedamned
I really enjoyed this. Have you seen it yet?
Solid 4/5 old ladies on the BUBU scale.
#horrormovies #horrorsky #thedamned
July 1, 2025 at 5:48 AM
I love an old-creepy-metaphysical-folklore-based-in-isolation-during-the-olden-days movies.
I really enjoyed this. Have you seen it yet?
Solid 4/5 old ladies on the BUBU scale.
#horrormovies #horrorsky #thedamned
I really enjoyed this. Have you seen it yet?
Solid 4/5 old ladies on the BUBU scale.
#horrormovies #horrorsky #thedamned
At times I had to back track to ensure I got the characters straight.
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June 30, 2025 at 3:45 AM
At times I had to back track to ensure I got the characters straight.
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I finally finished Negative Space by B.R. Yeager
It’s a 4/5 ⭐️ for me. It was weird, unique, and the amount of queer representation was cool. The different perspectives of the main characters with the exception of one was a cool way to tell a story.
It’s a 4/5 ⭐️ for me. It was weird, unique, and the amount of queer representation was cool. The different perspectives of the main characters with the exception of one was a cool way to tell a story.
June 30, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I finally finished Negative Space by B.R. Yeager
It’s a 4/5 ⭐️ for me. It was weird, unique, and the amount of queer representation was cool. The different perspectives of the main characters with the exception of one was a cool way to tell a story.
It’s a 4/5 ⭐️ for me. It was weird, unique, and the amount of queer representation was cool. The different perspectives of the main characters with the exception of one was a cool way to tell a story.