Thank you NetGalley and TBR Books, Stephanie Jones, William Sterling, and all authors involved for an eArc copy of Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night in exchange for an honest review. The following is my unflitered honest opinion.

Unfortunately, I DNFed at 43%. I enjoy anthologies and was excited for a horror one aimed more at adults. This book feels as if it spans across middle school level and teen/YA level more than the advertised adult level. I found myself struggling with the pacing while reading. At times the sentences felt choppy and not quite as polished as they could be. While there are wonderful and interesting concepts, I feel as if this book currently suffers from lack of focus on a target audience. With some more focus and a bit of polishing, it could be a hit.

2.5 stars-This wasn’t ground breaking but it was an easy read. Some stories were better than others, some were down right amateur, but it will surely put you in the Halloween spirit.

Not every book has to be groundbreaking; sometimes it’s enough to be entertaining. This book compiles quick spooky storytelling, ideal for readers who enjoy short-form horror. A few stories had real potential and left me wanting more, while others felt underdeveloped and easy to forget. The Halloween energy is definitely there, and the authors do a great job channeling retro creepiness. It’s a fun, fast read, even if it’s a little uneven.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC.

Like all short stories compilations, there are good ones and bad ones.

There are 18 bite sized stories here to chew on, all within the vein of Halloween. All different authors makes for a great variety of uniqueness and fun. Spooky, but not too dark, I would easily recommend this collection to anyone feeling the Halloween spirit. My favourites are the ones that leave the imagination open to expansion of the story, such as All Harrows' Eve, or twisted ones like Best Friends Forever. Thanks to the authors and NetGalley for an advanced copy.

I’m sorry, this was awful. I kept waiting for a good story and it never came. Incorrect words were used throughout (sensor instead of censor, stock instead of stalk) and the stories were neither interesting nor scary. They weren’t even entertaining.

🎃Twisted tales to tell in the night 🎃

A fun spooky anthology collection edited by Stephanie Rose and William Sterling.
And is full of seasonal vibes, very October, which I can tell are collected and edited with a strong appreciation for halloween and as a self declared spooky house globin this is lovely to read and feel.

After hearing about this from @ash.reads. horror awesome posts/reviews and after reading the blurb I had expectations that were pleasantly met.
So I was so excited when I was able to read this on NetGalley..

I flew through this after saying I'll just read one more which led to finishing it at 1am. Late night reading definitely adds to the dark magic so a well timed coincidence it was.

It was made up of bite-sized thrills and chills about diverse main characters by a group of authors from disabled, LGBTQ+ and POC backgrounds.
And now I have more authors and stories on my TBR...oh no woe to me as I happily browse online..
This is exactly what I needed for a quick read for the start of my fall reading
And depending on your mood fall can start now. It's close enough 🤏

Some quick thoughts on the stories:
One story Best Friends Forever by Renee Thomas, was one I knew where it was going but I loved every minute of it.
Another story was outright gross that I knew I was pulling a face while reading it and I think you'll know which one when you read it. (👃)
Others about trick or treating going wrong were enjoyable for me, for the characters not so much. I think I will just stay home next halloween.
Morgana Macabre Halloween Special good reason to never meet your hero's and gave me the final girls vibes.

This collection was also inspired by :
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, In a Dark Dark Room by Alvin Schwartz
Trick ‘r Treat, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, We Bleed Orange and Black by Jeff C. Carter
The Haunted Mask by R. L Stine
So if you enjoyed these and are intrigued by the nostalgic goosebumps given by stories like these then perhaps you may like this collection.

So if you like to be spooked give these fun sized tales of witches, ghosts, goblins and more full of terrible possibilities a go..
Also fun for a quick late night read and if you wanted to go all out aesthetically try during a camp fire. I personally can't be that bothered so I'll just stick to a candle and my fluffy blanket.
Publication date is the 16th of September.

I really enjoyed reading this, although with most short story compilations, there are always some stories that stand out more than others. There were a couple of stories that I would've loved to have had a longer story of because they ended with me wanting to know more and left me with questions that weren't answered.

A few of my faves were:
* Best friends forever
* The Pumpkin Patch
* Trick of the Treat
* Sweet Tooth

Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced copy.

a collection of spooky stories from several different authors. this reminded me of books I read as a tween. There were some stories I liked more than others, but all in all, a great collection of short stories.

I def liked some more then others but overall a good spooky season read , I will def check out some of these authors other works

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read and review this book

Thank you Death by TBR Books for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
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Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night is pure Halloween nostalgia in book form. Every story feels like a bite-sized treat—creepy, clever, and full of that Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark vibe with fresh twists. Reading this was like running down the best street on Halloween night and finding a full-sized candy bar in your bag. Spooky, fun, and impossible not to binge! 🎃👻🍬

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Unfortunately, this book missed the mark for me. I had really high hopes at first, as I love Halloween and all things spooky season. Some of the stories were fun, but felt very childlike and strange. I had reached about 60% and couldn't move forward. The collection of stories were strange, and more almost satire than quality.

I’m so happy that I really enjoyed this and if I’m being honest I picked it up because the cover reminded me of Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark! I loved how I felt invested while reading these stories and creeped out! It made me feel nostalgic for Halloween in the 90’s and early 2000’s! The ending’s for. Oat of these short stories will stick with me! I’m happy to say that when I read these during the daylight I didn’t feel as scared! If anyone loves Goosebumps, Scary Stories to tell in the dark, or Are You Afraid of the dark would love this Halloween horror anthology!

Definitely aimed for younger reads, but this was so nostalgic and enjoyable to read and relive the glory days of my introduction to the horror genre.

I grew up loving this series, so I was thrilled to dive back into it as an adult, especially now that spooky season is here and I can begin sharing these stories with my own kids. Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night is a collection of 18 short, spooky stories that are quick, fun reads. While the stories didn’t quite deliver the big scares I’ve grown used to after decades of horror books and movies, they had their own charm. That said, I often felt like I was being left hanging at the end of each story, which kept me from fully enjoying the collection.

Overall this reads like a collection best suited for upper-elementary or middle-grade readers, something between Goosebumps and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. That’s what I was expecting, too, but the book is actually geared more toward adults, which threw me off a bit. As an adult reader, I didn’t feel fully engaged, and the lack of focus on a clear target audience left me wanting more. This anthology feels geared more toward upper-elementary, middle-grade, and YA readers. For younger readers (or anyone looking for light, nostalgic spookiness), it’s the perfect entry point into the horror genre. For me, the fun came more from the throwback feeling and the chance to share them with my kids than from being truly scared. If you enjoy short, quick spooky tales that capture the Halloween spirit without being too intense, this collection is worth picking up.

2.5 stars (rounded up to 3 on Netgalley) for nostalgia and re-vamping the series. Hopefully more come our way soon! Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for this deep dive into nostalgia and spooky season!!

Ahhh 😍 talk about a little bit of nostalgia. I remember reading these types when I was in elementary school Gary school 30 years ago. These stories are just as good and just as creepy. Highly recommend if you liked “Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark” and the sequels. My teenager and I read these together and they were entertaining for both of us. (Him at 14 and me at 36)

Check them out 😍

I'm a sucker for a book giving you a playlist.

I am also a sucker for nostalgia, and boy calling back to the Scary Stories books is hitting that bit HARD.

So when I saw this cover I applied immediately. Before even reading the blurb. I figured it was an anthology and was in. Luckily that's exactly what it was.

Now, nothing (and I am sorry) will ever be the OG Scary Stories books. Maybe they were just that good, maybe it was reading them when I did so nothing else can compare. I don't know. But I do know nothing I have ever read has ever given me the, 'I need to look out the window,' creeps as Harold did that first, and fourth, time I read it.

So I wasn't going to rate this book on how closely it could be Scary Stories.

These were short, sweet to the point, spooky stories. This book would be perfect for a cozy October night curled up on the sofa with a blanket and a snack. While none had that AH factor for me, and that I also blame on a steady diet of horror books and movies for the past several decades, they were cute in their spook. There were some twists and turns I really liked such as Best Friends Forever, or even single sentences that really made the story such as the end of Sweet Tooth.

I only wish there was chapter art to go along with each story!

I did enjoy this book and plan to snag a copy for my shelf.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC copy.

A good all rounder for a spooky book but a little boring at times. I wanted to be scared but it was more spooky than scary. I enjoyed that there were multiple stories and different authors,

When I saw this, I knew I had to grab it. The nostalgia was far too great to ignore such a possible gem from the past. Sadly, it did not live up to feeling nor the writing of such amazing stories from my childhood. There were only a few stories that really had possibilities to being really great but even those fell short. It was clunky and not well written at all. This seems that it was written for kids, which would be fine, but there is too much language and sexual implications to really be for kids. It just seemed off. It could be due to my expectations but in general it was hard to get through.

I remember reading similar books as a child, so these stories often felt nostalgic. But you found myself bored with almost all of the stories. It’s also like constantly being dangled from a cliff at each story’s end.