Justine Winans

Nov 6, 2024 | bookcrushin.com | Justine Winans |Amber Clement |A.S. King |Kelly BookCrushin

Well October may be over, but the world is still scary, and well we need the thrillers all year round to make it through, which is where the next YA from Justine Pucella Winans comes through! A thriller a la 90’s horror flicks but make it queer, How to Survive a Slasher! You have a play on horror tropes throughout this novel, with queer MCs, a focus on grief and survival, and you can be guaranteed to have a good dose of wit and sass from this author.

May 1, 2023 | netgalley.com | Justine Winans

The Otherwoods is calling. And it won't be ignored. Some would call River Rydell a 'chosen one': born with the ability to see monsters and travel to a terrifying spirit world called The Otherwoods, they have all the makings of a hero. But River just calls themself unlucky. After all, it's not like anyone actually believes River can see these things-or that anyone even believes monsters exist in the first place.

Apr 21, 2023 | audiofilemagazine.com | Justine Winans

Vico Ortiz's acting talent comes through with flying colors as they narrate this coming-of-age queer mystery. Ortiz deftly engages the listener with multiple distinct voices, capturing the age, personality, and full emotional range of each character. Their narration brings the story to life as high schooler Bianca wrestles with gender identity, navigating their numerous (and catalogued) fears, all the while seeking to discover who murdered their neighbor.