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[Novella Review] The Survival of Molly Southbourne by Tade Thompson

March 14, 2020      Erica Robyn      20 Comments

The Survival of Molly Southbourne by Tade Thompson

The Survival of Molly Southbourne by Tade Thompson is the amazing follow up to one of my all time favorite novellas, The Murders of Molly Southbourne. It’s another tale that is filled with life, death, and lots of blood, but this time, we finally learn more about Molly’s condition.

Let’s dive in!

My Thoughts on The Survival of Molly Southbourne by Tade Thompson

Opening line: I am holding a telephone while watching a house burn.

What a great line to kick things off! I was so pumped to see that we’re just minutes after where we left off in the first book.

In the first chapter, the author did a wonderful job recapping what happened in the first book. But I’d definitely still recommend reading that one first before diving in to this novella.

In this story, we follow our main character as she learns more about navigating life with the ghosts of her past haunting her.

Within this tale, there were also quick bits and pieces of video log transcription shown from the viewpoint of poor Professor Down as he tracks what happens to his body. He seems to be doing okay when we first see him, but over time, as he fights to survive after the bombshell we learned in the first book, we start seeing his hope evaporate…

While reading, I was so nervous to see what would happen next for both of the characters that we focused on. All I wanted to see was a happy ending! But boy did this one keep throwing curve-balls!

Needless to say, I was totally captivated by this one!

My Favorite Passages from The Survival of Molly Southbourne

The stories Molly told me are as seeds, each one a focal point for the budding and flowering of memory. 

It’s interesting the kind of sinking feeling you get when the foundations of your world are shaken. 

My Final Thoughts on The Survival of Molly Southbourne

What an amazing follow up to the first novella! I loved this so much. It didn’t pack quite the punch of the first one for me, but to be fair, I just REALLY love the first book!

I highly recommend checking this one out if you enjoy horror reads with a bit of a sci-fi twist and a lot of blood.


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  1. The literary Apothecary says

    March 14, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    Oooh! I like novellas because of the length! This one seems perfect – horror and a splash of sci-fi.
    I’m in!

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      March 14, 2020 at 3:55 pm

      <3

      Reply
  2. Priscilla Bettis says

    March 14, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    Good review of what sounds like a good novella. I, too, like that opening line!

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      March 15, 2020 at 10:46 am

      <3 It was such a great tale!! I need to check out more of this authors work soon!

      Reply
  3. Greg says

    March 15, 2020 at 1:45 pm

    That is a great opening line! I definitely want to read these…

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      March 15, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      I highly recommend them!! I’d love to see what you think!

      Reply
  4. Mary Kirkland says

    March 15, 2020 at 10:23 pm

    I haven’t read it but it does sound good.

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      March 16, 2020 at 6:25 pm

      <3

      Reply
  5. Maureen @ Maureen's Books says

    March 16, 2020 at 8:03 am

    I honestly don’t read a lot of novella’s. But your review definitely makes me want to check this one out. And that’s really a great opening line.

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      March 16, 2020 at 6:25 pm

      <3

      Reply
  6. Barb @ Booker T's Farm says

    March 18, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    I need to jump on these. Great review as always!

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      March 18, 2020 at 4:34 pm

      <3

      Reply
  7. chucklesthescot says

    March 19, 2020 at 8:50 am

    I haven’t been reading at all! I can’t even focus on a Harry Potter re-read right now! Today is the last day of getting essentials in for my uncle and then tomorrow the three of us isolate except our local shops, with precautions obviously.

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      March 20, 2020 at 7:10 am

      Oh no, ugh. Feeling so unfocused is so frustrating, but I totally get it! I haven’t been sleeping very well lately so my reading time has been cut way back. I mostly just watch TV shows…

      Reply
  8. Lauren @ Always Me says

    March 20, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    I’m looking forward to reading these novellas. Great review!

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      March 22, 2020 at 9:12 am

      YAY! Enjoy!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Olivia-Savannah Roach says

    March 25, 2020 at 4:59 am

    It sounds like you really need to read this series in order, but it sounds like this novella was such a good one and could keep you captivated from beginning to end!

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      March 28, 2020 at 10:56 am

      <3

      Reply
  10. Olivia-Savannah Roach says

    March 25, 2020 at 5:01 am

    I have heard so many things about Bogel’s books so I was curious to see what you would think of this one. I am glad you could head over heels loved this book. I am glad you learned a lot and so much stuck out to you. Sounds like some sound advice as well!

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      March 28, 2020 at 10:56 am

      Definitely!! I need to check out more of her work soon!

      Reply

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