The Final Girl Support Group

by Grady Hendrix
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Good Books rating 3.92
Horror
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  • ID: 8045
  • Added: 2025-12-20
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9781789096071
  • Publisher: Titan Books
  • Published: 2021-07-13
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award, this New York Times bestselling horror novel delves into the lives of six women who survived horrific massacres and have been meeting in a support group for over a decade. Each has her own story of survival and the scars that come with it. But when one of the women goes missing, the group realizes they are being targeted again, forcing them to confront their pasts and fight for their lives once more. /n/n The novel explores themes of trauma, resilience, and the bonds that form between survivors. The author, known for her chilling and suspenseful storytelling, crafts a tale that is both terrifying and deeply human, as the final girls must rely on each other to survive the new nightmare that threatens to consume them.

Reviews
Well Read Tart · 2024-01-16
thrilling 3.75

The author excels at building tension and atmosphere, making the horror elements feel visceral and immediate. The characters are well-developed, and their struggles feel real and relatable.

Well Read Tart highlights how Grady Hendrix masterfully builds tension and atmosphere, making the horror elements of the novel feel visceral and immediate. The author's descriptions are vivid and evocative, drawing the reader into the story. The characters are well-developed, and their struggles feel real and relatable. The reviewer particularly appreciates the clever subversion of horror tropes, which adds depth and originality to the narrative. However, they note that the pacing can be uneven at times, with some sections feeling rushed while others drag. Overall, it's a thrilling and engaging read that horror fans will enjoy.

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    Hendrix is very, very good at describing things juuuust enough so that while he doesn't say what's about to happen, but you know exactly what's coming.

    The characters are well-developed, and their struggles feel real and relatable.

    The clever subversion of horror tropes adds depth and originality to the narrative.

Books, Bones, Buffy · Tammy · 2021-07-12
fun 4.00

The novel is a high-stakes, fast-paced thriller that cleverly plays with slasher movie tropes. The reviewer praises the author's ability to create suspense and keep the reader hooked.

Tammy from Books, Bones, Buffy commends Grady Hendrix for taking a stab at the slasher movie trope and delivering a high-stakes, fast-paced thriller. The reviewer appreciates the clever use of horror tropes and the suspenseful pacing that keeps the reader hooked. The characters are well-crafted, and their interactions add depth to the story. However, Tammy notes that some of the plot twists feel predictable, and the ending could have been more satisfying. Overall, it's a fun and entertaining read that horror enthusiasts will enjoy.

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    Grady Hendrix takes a stab at the slasher movie trope and gives readers a high stakes, fast paced thriller with lots of clever twists and turns.

    The characters are well-crafted, and their interactions add depth to the story.

    Some of the plot twists feel predictable, and the ending could have been more satisfying.

Fantasy Book Review · 2021-07-12
gripping 4.00

The novel captures the essence of a classic horror film and keeps the reader engaged with its suspenseful narrative. The reviewer appreciates the author's ability to create a vivid and immersive world.

Fantasy Book Review highlights how Grady Hendrix captures the essence of a classic horror film in this novel, creating a vivid and immersive world that keeps the reader engaged. The reviewer praises the suspenseful narrative and the clever use of horror tropes. The characters are well-developed, and their struggles feel real and relatable. However, the reviewer notes that some of the plot points feel rushed, and the pacing could have been better. Overall, it's a gripping and entertaining read that horror fans will enjoy.

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    Grady Hendrix has captured the essence of renting a blood-soaked VHS video store gem that will keep you up all night with a sense of dread.

    The characters are well-developed, and their struggles feel real and relatable.

    Some of the plot points feel rushed, and the pacing could have been better.

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