
This Is Not a Horror Movie
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Narrated by:
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Blake Lockheart
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By:
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Sara Dobie Bauer
About this listen
Emory Jones loves two things: horror movies and Connor Nichols.
For the past four years, Emory, Connor, and their families have vacationed side by side on Longboat Key, Florida. Eighteen-year-old Emory has pined for his neighbor from behind the covers of Stephen King books, but college boy Connor has never noticed him. Probably because Emory looks like Jack Skellington with good hair.
Emory anticipates another predictable summer of sunburn and disappointment. Instead, he ends up with a mystery on his hands when a beloved beach bum goes missing, and Connor volunteers to help with the search. Turns out it’s not just scary movie cops who are worthless, so the boys start an investigation of their own - leading them straight to an abandoned beach resort.
Despite the danger, Emory and Connor grow closer, but as Emory’s gay dreams start coming true, so do the horror movie tropes he so loves. Even though he knows that sex equals death in slasher flicks, Emory can’t keep his hands off the guy of his teenage dreams.
This Is Not a Horror Movie is a 78,000-word new adult gay rom-com...with a monster.
"In This Is Not a Horror Movie, you have two highly engaging characters and a mysterious and funny horror story that simply oozes summertime spirit." (Best-selling author Lily Morton)
©2021 Sara Dobie Bauer (P)2021 Sara Dobie BauerHe's been lusting after the neighbours family's son and has done for years. And oh does he lust. This takes up a good deal of the story. Anyway, they're both horror fans. There's many a nod to King,, and other horror writers, which I enjoyed.
They end up battling their own local demon and there's many a nod to popular horror films which is fun.
I just kind of wished there was less lusting, and more horror if I'm honest, but it was a free listen in return for an honest review. The narration was excellent and the characters likeable.
Sweetly sugar coated horror.
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If you’re looking for hot and steamy this might not be the book for you. But, if you’re looking for a fun, witty, and a bit scary, escape about two young guys who fall in love I highly recommend this book. The story really grabbed me from the start and didn’t let go. It’s told in first person from Emory’s POV until the Epilogue which is from Connor’s POV.
I’ve only read three other books by Sara Dobie Bauer but I loved each of them. Her writing is diverse and compelling. This is Not a Horror Movie is about two guys about to start their college years. Their families each spend the same few weeks on Longboat Key each year so the families have gotten to know each other.
Connor and Emory share a love of horror movies (I do not share this love at all – LOL) and they bond while watching movies. They never expected to actually experience their own personal horror story. Emory’s twin sister, Liz, is a great secondary character who adds a lot to the story. Their sibling bickering reminded me a lot of my childhood. They might fight and say nasty things to each other but they are also fiercely loyal to one another.
Like many of the horror movies mentioned throughout the book, Connor and Emory have difficulty convincing the adults of the danger that they’ve discovered. A lot happens before the adults finally realize that the kids aren’t making up a story.
I look forward to reading more books by Sara Dobie Bauer.
A copy of this audiobook was provided to me at my request but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
Great New Adult story! Great Audio Performance!
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Epic!!!
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Fun, scary and romantic
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Coming of Age
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good
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This is such a good story! The characters are fun - from Emory (aka Emily - funny how that started), his twin, Liz, Connor (of course), their parents (both sets mostly supportive), to the others (villains, lazy 80's cop (lol), etc.). Ms. Bauer created a fun, yet slightly menacing story, with a dash (a pinch, really) of teenage angst, all the best horror movie references, a great first POV from Emory and romance. Honestly, this is more than a YA/NA story, it's really just a great story that transcends any type of trope.
As for the narration - Blake Lockheart has done a fantastic job - his Emory is in turn funny, introspective, snarky, awkward (sometimes all in one conversation!). He did a great job with the other characters as well and has subtle, but great comedic timing. Honestly, this will be a relisten in the near future. Excellent all the way through :)
Great fun, sweet and a joy to listen to!
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Wow
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Emory's and Connor's families have spent several vacations in the same place and yet it takes time before they are able to admit their feelings.
The story is told from Emory's point of view as he slowly comes out of his shell to find himself and love. I really liked Emory and it was as amusing as it was interesting to witness how he is doing with Connor.
The love story develops slowly, and in flashbacks you always learn a bit of the past summers that Emory and Connor spent together.
A classy character was Emory's twin sister, who you can't help but love and can't miss in the story.
And if you like horror stories or movies, you'll love this book even more. I have to say that I knew many of the movies mentioned, which is why I really enjoyed the audiobook.
At the same time, the story is creepy and suspenseful, as Emory's friend disappears and strange things happen in the abandoned resort. Will Leland be found in time? And who is behind what is happening?
I didn't know the narrator Blake Lockheart before, but he really rocked this audio book and read absolutely outstanding. I'll have to remember him. He portrayed the characters believably and brought the story to life with his voice and all the emotions he did a great job of conveying.
I received a review copy of this audiobook and this is my honest opinion.
I haven't read the book, but as an audiobook "This is not a horror movie" was even more fun: it's romantic, suspenseful, humorous and a great narration.
I highly recommend this audiobook!
Emory and Connor
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The characters were well described and fun and it was easy to imagine exactly how they would look in real life. The Florida weather plays a part too and the desriptions make you almost feelas thoughyou are there. They didn't play a massive part in the whole story but I loved how different the boys' parents were. Emory's sister, Liz, was great fun too as were the villains. I really hope it gets made into a movie.
The story moves along with a good pace with an effective mixture of the relationship developing between Emory and Connor and the main plot. The boys are cute together and this being a YA book there aren't any x rated scenes.
If you like horror books and movies and want a treat I recommend you read/listen to TINAHM. I'm definitely listening to Sara Dobie Bauer's other book on Audible.
I loved it!
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