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Blake Lockheart
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Sara Dobie Bauer
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Emory Jones loves two things: horror movies and Connor Nichols.
For the past four years, Emory, Connor, and their families have vacationed side by side on Longboat Key, Florida. Eighteen-year-old Emory has pined for his neighbor from behind the covers of Stephen King books, but college boy Connor has never noticed him. Probably because Emory looks like Jack Skellington with good hair.
Emory anticipates another predictable summer of sunburn and disappointment. Instead, he ends up with a mystery on his hands when a beloved beach bum goes missing, and Connor volunteers to help with the search. Turns out it’s not just scary movie cops who are worthless, so the boys start an investigation of their own - leading them straight to an abandoned beach resort.
Despite the danger, Emory and Connor grow closer, but as Emory’s gay dreams start coming true, so do the horror movie tropes he so loves. Even though he knows that sex equals death in slasher flicks, Emory can’t keep his hands off the guy of his teenage dreams.
This Is Not a Horror Movie is a 78,000-word new adult gay rom-com...with a monster.
"In This Is Not a Horror Movie, you have two highly engaging characters and a mysterious and funny horror story that simply oozes summertime spirit." (Best-selling author Lily Morton)
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- JEN
- 08-03-21
LOVED IT!
I LOVED this book. It's hilarious, sweet, and not remotely predictable, (not counting expecting some kind of happy ending). I was sad when it was over, even though I binged it, because it was just so darn good. The lead characters, their family members, and the quirky people of the beach community were just awesome to spend time with, (in a manner of speaking).
I highly recommend this book. The audio was also excellent - this was a new to me narrator & I would not hesitate to listen to other books done by him.
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- Nova
- 06-14-21
I Loved this Story
Sara Dobie Bauer, Great job!! Your writing is outstanding.
So very entertaining.
A new to me narrator, Blake Lock heart did an amazing job.
Great cast of characters, a YA romance with a paranormal demon and a ton of laughs.
Summers in Florida aren't always what you expect.
Thrilling and suspenseful. a must listen to coming of age cleverly written story.
well worth the credit and your time to listen.
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- PattyH
- 06-18-21
I love this !
This audible needs to be made into a movie, it would definitely be an excellent movie! The characters are perfect and each compliments the other .
Blake Lockheart does an amazing job with his narration. slow and sexy in the right areas, full of suspense and intense when needed.
I received this audible free, this is my honest review
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- Claire Annovazzi
- 10-21-21
I really didn’t expect to love it that much
I really didn’t expect to love it that much. I mean, I’m so far from a teenager in love that I thought I’d find it cute, and that’s it. But the horror element–though not the best I’ve ever read–was quite compelling.
I’m a big horror fan too, and I enjoyed all the references to books and movies in the genre. That was my window into the book, the way I could relate to the characters. And the way they use their nerdy knowledge to investigate the mystery that plagues their little vacation town? Hilarious.
The romance was cute. We only get Emory’s point of view, but although we have no indication his pining after his older neighbor is requited, we KNOW it is. It was still adorable to see him fumbling under Connor’s marks of affection. Though there’s passion and desire described, it’s behind closed doors, so don’t expect too much sexy in this book.
The writing was great for Emory’s point of view. We’re clearly in the mind of an insecure teenage boy–though he’s already a man. Between self deprecation and misunderstandings, I felt the writing style matched with Emory’s mind, and I enjoyed the little dry humor and sarcasm that sometimes dripped from the words.
The narration was perfect for this book. Though it was my first time listening to the narrator’s work, I’ll come back to it soon because I enjoyed the way he delivered the humorous lines as well as the deeper emotions. A great listen for an unusual romance novel.
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- Trio
- 12-16-22
Creative, Clever & Witty!
I see why I saw folks shelving Sara Dobie Bauer's This is Not a Horror Movie as "humor". It's clever, and the dialog is super witty.
Absolutely loved the narrator, Blake Lockheart. His voices suit each character beautifully, he has great enthusiasm, and I really liked the sound of his voice. Hopefully I'll have time to explore his other titles soon.
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- Bec
- 08-31-21
really really enjoyed
The book was funny and well written and narration was perfect. Will be looking for more from both the author and narrator.
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- David
- 08-17-21
A Refreshing Read!
It was so nice to see a positive, gay relationship in a novel that develops slowly and naturally without being forced. The blend of humor, horror, and romance is perfect!
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- Rebecca K
- 11-07-23
Loved it
This is a new to me author. I loved this story. Witty and sweet, with a side of horror story. It blended really well, all the characters and the horror and romance. All the characters were very clearly drawn, even the side characters. And it was perfectly narrated by Blake Lockheart. He was amazing embodying all the characters and nailed the tone of the book. Definitely recommended.
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- Marie
- 06-21-21
love the mystery
this did keep me on my toes and the mc love was just swoon love this book
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-04-21
A very fun teenage romance horror
Disclaimer: This audiobook was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review. I have had so much fun reading/listening to this book. The characters are amazing and so lovable. The writing is amazing, it is a very funny read, interesting story, gripping, a little ridiculous, but the set up was wonderfully done. I also like all references that were placed here and there, can totally geek out with the characters. The romance was cute as well. Will definitely revisit this book again. The narration done by Blake Lockheart was excellent. It was so enjoyable. The characters are all very well portrayed, the character's sarcasm and sass are all on point. Everything was very clearly articulated and well paced. Definitely recommend giving the audiobook version a go, it was truly a joy to listen to this.
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