Deena's 80 year old aunt is out to get her and Deena has no idea why.

I didn't know much about Deena Undone when I first requested it. From the opening lines, I already knew it was going to blow me away. As the full story unraveled, I felt genuine chills running down my spine. The twists and turns were expertly crafted, keeping me guessing until the very end.

If you're looking for a haunting tale that will leave you thinking long after you’ve finished, I highly recommend this audiobook. It’s a must-listen for fans of dark fiction!

This was such an incredible debut by Debra K. Every. Do yourself a favour and make sure you get yourself a copy!

Deena Undone by Debra K. Every is a beautifully disturbing story that left me feeling unsettled in the best of ways. The writing is eerie and atmospheric. The prose really draws you in and paints a vivid, creepy picture. I absolutely adored the fmc. Deena is an older woman with intelligence, strength, and indepence. It was a refreshing change from the usual mid twenties or younger protagonist that makes unless bad decisions. The horror in this story attacks the five senses. Because this book is so immersive it really hits harder than I expected it to. I absolutely loved how dark and creepy this was. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a vivid horror story filled with family drama.

Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

This was SPOOKY. For this being a debut novel, I found the writing so polished. From the beginning to the end, the descriptions were vivid pictures in my head and let me tell ya, they were creepy!

This was such an original book, it was nothing like anything I have ever read before. I loved this and can't wait for other thriller lovers to be able to read it when it is published on October 8, 2024!

This was such an interesting book! Not sure how to classify it but maybe magical realism?
I really enjoyed this shorter story and found it new and refreshing. Even though it was a bit shorter than my usual reads it didn’t feel rushed.
I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did an amazing job.

"One by one, she plucks off her fingers, blood staining the lake. She turns her back and stalks through the wilderness in her mind, thinking of her: Deena"

"It was a miserable ride home. Deena kept seeing her aunt's face staring at her. The menace in her eyes, the wide grin, the echo of her laugh. That horrible, horrible laugh."


-unsettling and creepy which reminded me of Stephen King's Gramma and the film the Skeleton Key. Iykyn.
-the narrator did a great job and the storytelling sucked me in. I barely listen to audiobooks as I sometimes find it difficult to focus. This is the first time I was able to enjoy listening without falling asleep while doing so and was able to finish it in a day. #achievementunlocked


Thanks to Netgalley and the Dreamscape Media for approving advance access to this audiobook 🖤

That was weird. Heh! I wasn't quite sure what I was getting into with this one. Witches and mothers and monstrous family fissures. I did enjoy the novel take on monstrosity: attacking the senses, from sound to touch. The psychological horror element was on grand display. At the same time, I felt a bit lost throughout. I guess this is part and parcel with the genre. I couldn't quite grasp anyone's motivations, except those who were apparently possessed. I'm assuming that there was real uncanny phenomena and not figments of imagination.) This was also the first time I realized what I don't like about a lot of horror: too much telling, too much detail, not enough left to the mind. True horror is in the gaps, the suggestions, the "could it be?"'s. Here, we have a piecemeal take on that respect. But now I know what I'll be looking out for, and I think this author could take us there.

This was everything! I love Deena and wanted things to be okay with her. I was so sad when she left the concert to come be with her aunt. It only got worse from there.
Poor Simon was just trying to understand too. Loved him! All of the characters were interesting.

DNF at 50%. I just couldn’t get into it. I wasn’t interested in what would happen or finding out any twists.

“I have five children, each more special than the last.” (When I got to this line in the book…omg couldn’t get anymore creeped out….or so I thought….)

As a reader I think the horror genre is probably one of the hardest to write, especially since it’s so hard to find good horror novels. I’m often left disappointed when I read a horror novel. Well, not this time. Get ready horror lovers, we’ve hit gold with this one!

I was invested from start to finish. Debra Every didn’t just write a creepy af book, she even managed to put some solid character development into this one, which is something I typically find lacking with the horror genre, as authors tend to focus too much on the shock value of each scene rather than setting up for it and getting us from point A to point B.

This one played out so perfectly and had a nice blend of horror, gore (not toooo much), forgiveness, love, revenge, folklore, betrayal, compassion, guilt, friendship and complex relationships. It’s a lot but it didn’t feel that way while I was reading it.

The audio narration was excellent on this one as well. I loved how the creepy whispering voice and decrepit old lady voice were done.

I loved that the book wasn’t long and drawn out, it was good and dug deep while not being wasteful with words.

I also love that while the conclusion was complete and satisfying, it was also left open to do more with this story if the author decides to carry on with it….

It was giving Twlight Zone, CREEPSHOW and Tales From The Darkside vibes and yall know I love me some horror anthologies.

I finished the audiobook in record time! It is absolutely stunning. The narrator has done absolutely justice to author's beautiful prose. It added a lot more impact to the story. Sensu's voice will forever haunt me in my nightmares!

The initial chapters were strong, mildly eerie and established a strong background for all the characters. Almost a third of the book in, I felt that it was all okay... Not so scary. Oh how I was mistaken.

The last third of the book is eerie. Creepy. Scary. Disturbing. The author has an extraordinary talent for descriptions and every attack resonated so deeply with me as a reader.

The backstory was amazing, almost making me feel sorry for Agatha as a victim of her consequences. Simon and Deena are the actual #couplegoals! The author is an absolute Goddess with the way she incorporated sharp yet witty humour, adding so much depth to each character- no matter how big or small. You MUST read this book- it is an absolute assault on your senses and I absolutely loved it!!