Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito | Horror Audiobook Review

Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito is a dark, creepy, and a little unhinged slow-burn story that quietly spirals into absolute chaos.

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My Thoughts on Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito –

Winifred Notty arrives at Ensor House determined to perform the role of the perfect Victorian governess. But as she spends time with the Pounds family, the line she has tried to set begins to blur, driving readers toward an unforgettable Christmas morning.

I listened to this one on audio. The story moves at a slow, steady pace. I would honestly forget that I was listening to a horror tale until I suddenly hit one of those sharp bursts of terror that made me go, “wait… WHAT?” I wouldn’t say I was constantly loving the plot itself, but I felt a lingering unease the entire time. Plus, I had heard SO many reading friends raving about this, so I just had to know how it would play out.

There’s one scene in particular that still haunts me… the swan. The description of eating a swan was absolutely nauseating… and it just kept getting worse the longer it went on. My god. It wasn’t only what they were eating, but the way it was described. You can practically hear it. My misophonia was triggered just by my imagination.

What made it even wilder on audio, ESPECIALLY toward the end, was the contrast between what Winifred was describing and how calmly she narrated everything. The delivery is so composed, so controlled, while the content is completely grotesque. That disconnect is WILD.

And the ending. OHMYGOD. After all that slow, creeping dread… It’s shocking and completely worth the build-up.

My Favorite Passages from Victorian Psycho –

There is an edge of sleet to the air. Tiny hands holding tiny knives that slice at one’s fingers and cheekbones.

Bone clicking against bone like knitting needles.

…delicately hiking up my guts-stained skirts.

My Final Thoughts on Victorian Psycho –

Overall, Victorian Psycho is a slow-burning gothic tale that thrives on dark humor and dread. It may not be a constant thrill ride, but if you’re willing to sit in the slow discomfort, the ending is unforgettable.

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