This novella masterfully blends grief and horror, set against the eerie backdrop of a remote cabin during Christmas. It's a heartbreaking and emotional journey that explores loss and the monstrous nature of despair. Lindy Ryan unpacks a powerful, chilling, and atmospheric tale that lingers long after the final page.
Many thanks to Edelweiss, Titan Books, and Lindy Ryan for the opportunity to read and review “Cold Snap” prior to its publication date.

A novella of grief and monsters is always something I like to read. Grief horror can take many forms and each is as different as the next. This one deals with grief in a gripping, guilt fueled "vacation" which turns horrifying.

A woman who recently lost her husband in an accident decides to take their fifteen year old son on a trip over Christmas to a remote cabin he'd already booked. The son is distant and sulking. He doesn't want to talk or really be bothered with any of it. But the mother believes this could get their relationship back on track.

When she sees and hears something monstrous in the woods, things are going to go from bad to much worse.

This novella is heart breaking to read as the author let's us see just how deep grief can be. The woman is guilt ridden, even though it's not her fault, to the point where she believes it should have been her that died instead of her husband. She feels guilty because she feels her son blames her and has withdrawn because of it.

But we'll see that this kind of emotional baggage can bring something much more horrible into the world. Something which literally wants to tear you apart piece by piece. And pretty soon, the only thing that matters is survival even though it might be too late.

If you like grief horror and emotionally charged narratives, I highly recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!!

This is a cold and sad little novella. A grieving Mother and son try to celebrate Christmas after her husband’s accidental death. Grief comes in all shapes and sizes, and Christine can’t get over the guilt of her husband’s passing. A monster lurks in the woods near their rented cabin, and it whispers Christine’s darkest thoughts. This was a very quick read that packed a punch.