What is your opinion?
Haunting folk horror
"The atmosphere was incredible from the beginning, the quiet hike through the forest, the beautiful descriptions of Sorgvannet, and then that gradual shift into dread after Jane hears what sounds like a child crying. I loved the emotional and tragic side of the story, especially the scenes with the Myling in the graveyard whispering and the visions of the abandoned child in the snow. It made the horror feel sad and haunting instead of just violent. The ending with the twins was chilling. Beautifully written folk horror with vivid imagery, emotional weight, and creepy moments🖤"
Do you dare a hiking trip?
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A chilling masterpiece that stays with you long after the final page. Norway: The Myling is an absolute masterclass in atmospheric horror. The author weaves two haunting timelines together with surgical precision: a heartbreaking past where a young couple is forced by desperate circumstances to leave their baby behind, and a modern-day hiking trip that spirals into a living nightmare. What starts as a family trek through Norway’s breathtaking wilderness quickly turns dark when the twins make a new "friend"—one the parents can’t see. The realization that they’ve unknowingly entered into a pact with the devil is where the book truly takes hold of your throat and doesn't let go. It was incredibly gripping. Between sweating through my fears, covering my eyes during the tense reveals, and swearing I could hear a little girl’s giggle coming from the shadows of my own room, I simply could not put this book down. The author struck the perfect balance of folklore, psychological dread, and supernatural terror. A must-read for any horror fan—if you dare to enter the woods that is... Just be careful who your children talk to."
The Myling
"This is not a story; this is art. The writing is guttural, and the story is immersive. Maya Robertson seems to have a way with words that weaves a story rather than tells it, and in this fast-paced tale, it is easy to get caught up in the visual, especially because dialogue is used only when absolutely necessary. I thought it was creative, and I appreciated that exposition was stingy, as it kept me actively engaged with the immediate story. "
The Myling - a faerie tale that draws blood.
"Mya writes dark stuff. I do mean dark. If you're looking for shirtless firefighters rescuing kittens - move along now, this isn't for you. But oh, my children, if you like it dark? Gather round. This story is deliciously creepy. It's based on folklore and faerie tales, and that seriously adds to its creepiness. You might start our reading thinking "oh yes, I remember this from my childhood." No you don't. Not like this. Those stories you heard as a child, those were passed down generation to generation, by people who loved you. The faeries became fairies, they lost their fangs, they lost their rage, and your granny used to read them to you at bedtime. Maya gives them their fangs back. And all their bloodthirsty fury, too. "
Short, shocking and engaging
"I'm not normally a horror reader so I didn't know what to expect going into this but I greatly enjoyed it! The author knows how to keep their readers engaged. The prologue was probably the best I have read on here because it landed you right in the action, automatically pulling you in to this whirlwind of emotions that provide context that makes the horror of the main story feel layered. There was an excellent balance between the humourous light-hearted family moments, I particularly think the first person narrative worked really well here because the comments on Paul were hilarious. But equally, in the much darker moments, the descriptions were so vivid that it made me cringe and squirm in real life. Overall, it was a fantastic read, short and impactful and I definitely recommend it to fans of horror or those looking to give the genre a try!"
Great read!
"The story isn't really my taste genre-wise so I'll do the best I can here: 1. Your descriptions are beautiful! You do a great job of showing instead of telling. 2. I really liked the banter between Jane and her husband, seems like there's some underlying tension there that we've only seen the surface of. Maybe he had an affair in the past? 3. My only critique is the way your dialogue is tagged. Perhaps this was an intentional creative choice, but there were moments where dialogue wasn't tagged properly (left a comment on one of the paragraphs where it was most apparent) Great work!"
