A fever dream. Sad this is a novella, I wanted more! So creepy and disturbing. Definitely a book to look out for and to read during the darkest nights of autumn.

This was a deliciously dark novella! A ragtag group of insomniacs meet in the graveyard of an abandoned church to smoke, but one night they come across a mysterious hole. The entire story is set over the course of one night as they try to figure out the story behind this hole.

The setting was absolutely incredible, I only wish we'd spent even longer in the graveyard and church! As intrigued as I was by the premise, I was slightly worried the answers wouldn't be satisfying but I was so pleasantly surprised with how everything came together. I also really enjoyed the structure of the story, jumping as it did from each character to unravel another section of the mystery.

Can M. L. Rio's next novel be a full on horror story please?!

M.L. Rio always seems to write about my favourite things - as a Drama graduate and Shakespeare obsessive, If We Were Villains was the perfect book for me. And Graveyard Shift involves using advanced searches in libraries to find out information. I work in a library. It's literally perfect.

The only downside to this book is that it's too short, and that's just because I'm desperate for M.L. Rio to write more. As everything takes place over one night, the length definitely makes sense. But please give me more!

Best read in one go - it's very short and easy to get completely absorbed in - Graveyard Shift is a fantastic read. I really enjoyed the addition of a playlist and recipes for the drinks mentioned in the book!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!

Spellbinding and atmospheric! Rio weaves an eerie tale full of suspense and unforgettable characters, with a writing style that’s captivating, and would keep you guessing until the very end. It’s a modern Gothic gem that I couldn’t put down! Overall, a must-read for the fans of their unique storytelling.