Praise
4.5 ⭐️
Ooooh how I LOVE a good creepy book. This will terrify me in my dreams. The atmosphere of this book was absolutely spine tingling and so full of dread. I’ve been needing a book that gives me the good ol’ heebie-jeebies. Definitely nightmare fuel and I love it.
I flew through this book, I desperately needed to know what happens next. Now I do in fact need the next book expeditiously.
Fantastic debut from this indie author!
If you're in the mood for something hauntingly atmospheric and bone-chilling, She Who Walks in Sleep might just be your next sleepless obsession. From the moment you see the cover, you know you're in for something truly unsettling—it practically oozes eerie vibes. But the real horror starts once you open the book.
Maugham doesn't just rely on story alone to get under your skin; the formatting itself adds to the disturbing experience. It's uniquely structured in a way that amplifies the tension and unease, making every page turn feel like a step deeper into a nightmare.
This is a quick, easy read—but don’t let that fool you. It’s the kind of book that lingers long after you’ve finished it, making you feel watched, restless, and maybe even a little afraid to close your eyes. 👀 A perfect pick if you're craving something that will crawl into your subconscious and stay there.
I’ve read a lot of horror in my life. A lot of it I put down and don’t think of again. This is a book that’s so unique, so terrifying, it feels like it gets under your skin from the first page and you can’t get it out. The author creates a mood and pace that is unrelenting and has you turning the page until you finish. I enjoyed this so much and cannot wait for more.
It’s a great book. It keeps you interested. Can’t wait to read the next. I also want to know what happens next. I recommend this book if you like creepy.
She Who Walks In Sleep is the perfect example of a debut novel done right. The story immediately hooked me with a promotional post on TikTok by author Zachary Maughan who is not only a passionate writer, but a brave and kind human! You can tell the love that was put in through this story by the way the details were portrayed, and written well enough that I struggle speaking, writing, or even thinking about “The Bender” - which goes to show how remarkably terrifying it was!
Written to easily digest with short chapters, this is the perfect choice to get out of a reading slump, add another book to the number you finished, or to support a kind author with a loving and supportive family. Plus, it’s available on Kindle Unlimited! It’s perfect for thriller-beginners, or those who want to remember that in some stories… nightmares don’t always stick to dreams and being awake, doesn’t keep you safe from the nightmares!
I really liked it - 4 stars!
To the author:
Great job! I will be looking forward to continuing this series and seeing what happens next. (:
This book gripped me from the very first line and never let go. The psychological depth, the slow-burning dread, and the eerie presence of the Bender create a nightmare you feel as much as read. Eli and Noah’s journey through grief, horror, and fractured reality is both heartbreaking and terrifying. A masterclass in dark fiction this one lingers long after the last page.