This was a wild ride. I spent a lot of the book not sure where it was going even though it was, in hindsight, quite clear. I guess you spend a lot of the book fighting the inevitable. The simplest explanation is often the right one and it's not always a happy one.

This book is an easy five-stars for me. I love Horror stories. A queer horror story is even better. A queer horror story with a long-term relationship and no graphic sex on page? Per-fec-tion!
I loved this book! There was an amazing suspense in that book - it reminded me so much of a mix between American Horror Story and Insidious and I love both of these films/series.
Zane was an absolute sweetheart. I loved his relationship with David so much. The end nearly killed me. It was not at all what I expected, but it was a very satisfying end. I don't think this story would have done well with a "Happy End", so I really enjoyed it.
I felt so sorry for David; I was hoping it would turn out alright at the end, but at some point, I accepted the ending I was going to get.
The relationship between the two was so pure and honest; I loved it. It was a nice refreshing turn in comparison to the books I had normally read, so I enjoyed it. I am excited for the author's next book and hope it will turn out to be as good as this one.

I received a free copy by Netgally in exchange for an honest review.

David has a perfect and happy life with his partner Zane until one day he decided to see a fortuneteller, and after this visit, everything in his life takes a turn for the worse.
As an avid mystery and thriller reader, however, I was disappointed with what I read.
The story failed to present its readers with the awe factor that we all wish to experience while reading such a genre. The theme of the book is interesting. However, the way the story unfolded itself left much to be desired.

The author had all the perfect ingredients to tell a gripping story but ended up using the wrong combination of spices.

"Eye of the Beholder" is short terrifying horror novel and I managed to devour it two sittings because I was desperate to know what would happen.
The story revolves around David, a sweet and gentle man with a painful past, and his partner Zane, a police officer, and how their life changes after a chilling sitting with a psychic. I won't say anything else about the plot because it's much better going into it if you don't know what to expect, like I did.
I really loved both of the main characters and I loved how their relationship was already established from the start. You can feel how much they love each other.
The nightmarish atmosphere is definitely realistic and chilling and it left me with a sense of anxiety and dread.
I'll admit I was hoping for a different kind of ending (I'm a sucker for a HEA) but it fits in with the whole vibe of the book.
Definitely recommend if you're looking for a chilling and quick read.

There were many things I did like about Eye of the Beholder. Art was used in a very effective way to add a chilling creepiness to the story. Poor David being sure that what he's seeing and experiencing is real and then questioning himself and telling himself it is not real, over and over again. Zane not seeing or smelling what David sees and smells, but still believing, David to a point.
I found myself rushing a bit through the long bits of conversation and memories. Some of those paragraphs went on a bit too long. My favorite character was the creepy man in the art. How delightfully dark he was painted into my imagination.
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The Eye of the Beholder is a vividly told story that had me on the edge of my seat with each page I turned. The tension that the characters feel builds naturally throughout the novel and is further amplified by the varied sentence structures used by the author, ones that can either prolong the inevitable or bring it to you in a flash.

One of the most impressive parts of this book was the beginning! It really hooked me in with its enticing, mysterious, and suspenseful beginning. It really set the tone and the story in a perfect way! I also especially loved the relationship between the main characters, David and Zane—their relationship feels so authentic, and they are both undeniably human.

This is truly a one-of-a-kind book that I wish I could read again and again. It was shocking and terrifying at the same time, and left me walking the line between fiction and reality.

This was such a good book! Nothing like I’ve read before 5+ stars. I love when stories start off gripping from the first chapter and this one didn’t disappoint. Can’t wait to read more from this author. Thank you for providing me a copy of this book!