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Pretty Little Slashers
Behind the lipstick and lace, something ruthless waits.
This all-female collection drags beauty through blood, and glitter is just a mask for carnage. Every smile hides a sharpened edge. Inheritance turns into murder. Roots rot in soil. Debts are carved into flesh, and worship ends at the blade.
These women don’t run from monsters.
They become them.
When the knives come out, no secret stays buried... and no one is safe.
This all-female collection drags beauty through blood, and glitter is just a mask for carnage. Every smile hides a sharpened edge. Inheritance turns into murder. Roots rot in soil. Debts are carved into flesh, and worship ends at the blade.
These women don’t run from monsters.
They become them.
When the knives come out, no secret stays buried... and no one is safe.
- GenresHorror
494 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 17, 2025
18 people are currently reading
50 people want to read
About the author
A.V. Donaldson
16 books116 followersAuthor A.V. Donaldson is a writer of murder and mayhem. She currently resides in Texas with her husband, three teenagers, and a lap full of adorable cats. When she's not writing she's...okay well, she's always writing. She enjoys Halloween and all things spooky, photography, traveling, the mountains, chocolate cake and pizza, but her favorite thing is visiting Salem on Halloween. It's the most magical place on Earth.
She also suffers from a rare brain abnormality called Chiari malformation and hopes to spread more awareness to the disorder. She is a brain surgery survivor and credits her condition for creating the insanity she writes.
She also suffers from a rare brain abnormality called Chiari malformation and hopes to spread more awareness to the disorder. She is a brain surgery survivor and credits her condition for creating the insanity she writes.
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November 9, 2025
This anthology is a great read by a fantastic crew of lady authors. If you are in the mood for some women on the warpath for revenge this anthology is perfect for you.
October 4, 2025
“Pretty Little Slashers” is a fantastic horror and thriller anthology from an incredible lineup of female authors. Each story is fueled by rage and revenge, and while every tale stands strong on its own, together they create a powerful and unforgettable collection. The mix of voices makes the anthology both unique and cohesive, keeping the tension high and the chills constant. I absolutely loved these stories and the talent behind them—this is a must-read for fans of horror and thrillers alike!
October 4, 2025
Great anthology themed around female killers. Some kill for fun, some kill out of spite, others kill for vengeance.
I love anthologies because while some of these authors are well known to me, others I am reading for the first time.
There were 2 stories that left no doubt in my mind that they deserve 5 stars.
- Bloodlines by Carly Black - this was the first of Carly's writing that I've read and I can't wait to read more! - Her story read like a novel even though it was the same length as the others. Not a detail was missing and I was very satisfied in the end.
- Blow by M.A. Savino - My first thought when I finished was "Damn!". I mean there's twists and there's TWISTS. Having read Ms. Savino's You Should've Kept Driving trilogy, I have high expectations of all of her books. That being said, sometimes short stories just don't hit the mark for me. Blow exceeded those expectations!
I love anthologies because while some of these authors are well known to me, others I am reading for the first time.
There were 2 stories that left no doubt in my mind that they deserve 5 stars.
- Bloodlines by Carly Black - this was the first of Carly's writing that I've read and I can't wait to read more! - Her story read like a novel even though it was the same length as the others. Not a detail was missing and I was very satisfied in the end.
- Blow by M.A. Savino - My first thought when I finished was "Damn!". I mean there's twists and there's TWISTS. Having read Ms. Savino's You Should've Kept Driving trilogy, I have high expectations of all of her books. That being said, sometimes short stories just don't hit the mark for me. Blow exceeded those expectations!
October 17, 2025
oh my god, oh my god oh my god! this anthology IS by far my FAVORITE 😍 anthology of the season!! whoop this is it, whoop this it! every single story in here, has me indulged in ways that only you, can experience for your very own self! it is a "must-do" type of experience, so PLEASE, do yourselves the honor, and dig deep into the depths of "PRETTY LITTLE SLASHERS"! But be warned ⚠️! it is not for the faint of heart!!!
September 25, 2025
I was fortunate to receive an ARC version of this book and let me tell you, it is my favorite anthology so far, with lots of my favorite authors. Some I have read before and some are new to me and this is a great way to find other authors you may have never heard of or that are new.
Some of these stories are based on revenge. What would you do to protect a student? A sibling? How far would you go? Where do you draw the line?
Every single one of these stories will draw you in and make you not want to put it down. There are a few twists and turns you won’t see coming.
I’m so excited for everyone to read this, it is SO good! I promise it’s worth the read!
Some of these stories are based on revenge. What would you do to protect a student? A sibling? How far would you go? Where do you draw the line?
Every single one of these stories will draw you in and make you not want to put it down. There are a few twists and turns you won’t see coming.
I’m so excited for everyone to read this, it is SO good! I promise it’s worth the read!
November 16, 2025
This collection of psychological thriller stories about female killers started out with AV Donaldson’s “The Plagiarist”. This is the second story I have read by her and I’m a fan of her distinct, dark style. She really brought it with this story too!
“Blood Debt” by Tina S Transformation
Almost dropped the kindle on my face. I was so invested in what was happening in the story that I literally forgot to grip. This book anthology might be the death of me. Wicked story, Tina!
“Bloodlines” by Carly Black
Unforgettable! I absolutely loved this story. The writing was top notch and I couldn’t stop reading.
“Ring-Around-The- Rosie” by Danielle Fear
I always enjoy reading Danielle’s stories. This one was no exception. It was very gripping and one that I would like to see continued! I want to see what happens next!
“Bleeding Pages” by Courtney Capone
Yes! This riveting story had my attention the entire time. Excellent characters and a crazy ending I didn’t see coming. I’m very excited to read more stories from Courtney!
“Hack This” by K. Iller
Mavis. Phew. This is a layered, well-constructed character I would not want to cross! I would be very kind to Mavis, that’s for sure. This story is written in an interesting, different style that drew me in immediately. I’ll definitely be looking into reading more stories by this author.
“Doll Parts” by Brooke Montoya
This was one of my favorites! Brooke never disappoints. This twisted story gave off distinct “Black Swan” and “Carrie” vibes. Loved it!
“Blow” by MA Savino
Amazing! “Blow” was crazy original with unforgettable characters. I felt like I was watching it on the screen. I had absolutely no idea where this story was going and I loved seeing the events unfold. Very highly recommend!
“Can’t Fight the Seether” by Shannon Bradner
“Can’t Fight the Seether” was a strong end to an excellent slasher anthology. It packed a punch with an ending I certainly did not see coming!
I highly recommend this anthology to anyone who enjoys slasher stories!
“Blood Debt” by Tina S Transformation
Almost dropped the kindle on my face. I was so invested in what was happening in the story that I literally forgot to grip. This book anthology might be the death of me. Wicked story, Tina!
“Bloodlines” by Carly Black
Unforgettable! I absolutely loved this story. The writing was top notch and I couldn’t stop reading.
“Ring-Around-The- Rosie” by Danielle Fear
I always enjoy reading Danielle’s stories. This one was no exception. It was very gripping and one that I would like to see continued! I want to see what happens next!
“Bleeding Pages” by Courtney Capone
Yes! This riveting story had my attention the entire time. Excellent characters and a crazy ending I didn’t see coming. I’m very excited to read more stories from Courtney!
“Hack This” by K. Iller
Mavis. Phew. This is a layered, well-constructed character I would not want to cross! I would be very kind to Mavis, that’s for sure. This story is written in an interesting, different style that drew me in immediately. I’ll definitely be looking into reading more stories by this author.
“Doll Parts” by Brooke Montoya
This was one of my favorites! Brooke never disappoints. This twisted story gave off distinct “Black Swan” and “Carrie” vibes. Loved it!
“Blow” by MA Savino
Amazing! “Blow” was crazy original with unforgettable characters. I felt like I was watching it on the screen. I had absolutely no idea where this story was going and I loved seeing the events unfold. Very highly recommend!
“Can’t Fight the Seether” by Shannon Bradner
“Can’t Fight the Seether” was a strong end to an excellent slasher anthology. It packed a punch with an ending I certainly did not see coming!
I highly recommend this anthology to anyone who enjoys slasher stories!
October 6, 2025
Pretty Little Slashers is twisty, fierce, and impossible to put down. This is more than just a slasher anthology — it’s an elegant, savage dance between glamour and gore, and it absolutely delivers!
November 2, 2025
Overall, this anthology was 4 stars. It was a fun, twisted, fast, great read! There were 2 stories that stood out as 5 stars, Bloodlines by Carly Black, and Blow by M.A. Savino.
October 7, 2025
Y’ALL. Pretty Little Slashers
by nine incredible female indie authors is what happens when women stop being polite and start getting DEADLY. 💄🔪 This blood-soaked beauty pageant of a collection is everything I never knew I needed—dark, clever, unflinchingly female, and absolutely feral in the best way.
Behind every glossy smile? Pure menace. Behind every “good girl”? A buried knife. These nine authors slice through stereotypes like butter and leave you grinning, gasping, and maybe a little scared to look in the mirror. 👁️✨
We’ve got writers out for blood, sisters with scores to settle, teachers on the edge, dolls that don’t play nice, hackers with secrets, and one quiet librarian who proves the scariest monsters sometimes wear cardigans. 💅📚 Every tale drips with danger, glitter, and grit—the perfect cocktail of beauty and brutality. 💄🔪
Every story drips with sensory detail—glitter that sticks like blood, perfume that smells like danger, laughter that cuts like glass. The writing? Sharp, seductive, and wickedly smart. These ladies don’t just get even—they get artistic about it.
So yeah, “sometimes things are better left between the girls”—but this is one secret I’m definitely spilling. 😉🔥
by nine incredible female indie authors is what happens when women stop being polite and start getting DEADLY. 💄🔪 This blood-soaked beauty pageant of a collection is everything I never knew I needed—dark, clever, unflinchingly female, and absolutely feral in the best way.
Behind every glossy smile? Pure menace. Behind every “good girl”? A buried knife. These nine authors slice through stereotypes like butter and leave you grinning, gasping, and maybe a little scared to look in the mirror. 👁️✨
We’ve got writers out for blood, sisters with scores to settle, teachers on the edge, dolls that don’t play nice, hackers with secrets, and one quiet librarian who proves the scariest monsters sometimes wear cardigans. 💅📚 Every tale drips with danger, glitter, and grit—the perfect cocktail of beauty and brutality. 💄🔪
Every story drips with sensory detail—glitter that sticks like blood, perfume that smells like danger, laughter that cuts like glass. The writing? Sharp, seductive, and wickedly smart. These ladies don’t just get even—they get artistic about it.
So yeah, “sometimes things are better left between the girls”—but this is one secret I’m definitely spilling. 😉🔥
October 14, 2025
These ladies are phenomenal. their writing is exquisite. this is a must read. id give it WAY more than 5 stars if I could!
November 9, 2025
There are 9 authors in this big anthology. Each author writes their own story about women who k!ll for revenge or they think they're justified, ridding the world of cheaters, thieves, bullies. And some, some just snap and go on a killing spree. All the stories in Pretty Little Slashers are amazing! I was never really a fan of short stories, but I find I absolutely love anthologies with short stories by different authors. It gives you a taste of each author's writing, and you may find a new author you enjoy!
November 11, 2025
Pretty Little Slashers!
The Cover sold me and the female authors I sold my soul to as I escaped into a world of dirty deeds, of beauty with razor sharp intent and EDGES!
The lip gloss stays on as the blood spills, unpaid debts, as they carve into flesh with wicked smiles and cruel intent!
Soiled hands are rinsed away in macabre smiles as the bodies rot leaving the lingering smell of redemption!
A mask only showing beautiful eyes laced with hatred and revenge, bodies drenched in calculation and the sheen of sweat as slender hands carve a picture of vengeance!
Chilling and coated in high adrenaline as displays of death become a portrait, a story that whispers “How does it feel?”
Mocking and brutally breaking the minds of the culprits! Thou shalt not ever scorn a lady!
The pages sweep into glitter and gruesome, as the price to pay is GOLD upon fingertips of precision & contempt!
These stories had me feeling wicked within, a dark side and beating of my heart wishing I was there….to play too!
Highly recommended for the wild and dark side women, for the men to learn what NOT to do, for the readers who wish to be thrilled and can’t get enough!! We can NEVER GET enough of HOT ACTION!
The Cover sold me and the female authors I sold my soul to as I escaped into a world of dirty deeds, of beauty with razor sharp intent and EDGES!
The lip gloss stays on as the blood spills, unpaid debts, as they carve into flesh with wicked smiles and cruel intent!
Soiled hands are rinsed away in macabre smiles as the bodies rot leaving the lingering smell of redemption!
A mask only showing beautiful eyes laced with hatred and revenge, bodies drenched in calculation and the sheen of sweat as slender hands carve a picture of vengeance!
Chilling and coated in high adrenaline as displays of death become a portrait, a story that whispers “How does it feel?”
Mocking and brutally breaking the minds of the culprits! Thou shalt not ever scorn a lady!
The pages sweep into glitter and gruesome, as the price to pay is GOLD upon fingertips of precision & contempt!
These stories had me feeling wicked within, a dark side and beating of my heart wishing I was there….to play too!
Highly recommended for the wild and dark side women, for the men to learn what NOT to do, for the readers who wish to be thrilled and can’t get enough!! We can NEVER GET enough of HOT ACTION!
December 18, 2025
Couldn’t Put it down
Pretty Little Slashers is a wickedly smart, razor-sharp celebration of women who refuse to stay in the victim role. Without spoiling anything, these stories flip familiar horror and thriller tropes on their head and asks what happens when girls and women reclaim power in the most unapologetic, blood-soaked ways possible.
If you love feminist horror, morally gray characters, or stories that gleefully dismantle outdated expectations of who gets to be dangerous, Pretty Little Slashers is a must-read. Bold, brutal, and unforgettable—this book earns every one of its five stars. 🔪✨
Pretty Little Slashers is a wickedly smart, razor-sharp celebration of women who refuse to stay in the victim role. Without spoiling anything, these stories flip familiar horror and thriller tropes on their head and asks what happens when girls and women reclaim power in the most unapologetic, blood-soaked ways possible.
If you love feminist horror, morally gray characters, or stories that gleefully dismantle outdated expectations of who gets to be dangerous, Pretty Little Slashers is a must-read. Bold, brutal, and unforgettable—this book earns every one of its five stars. 🔪✨
October 11, 2025
🔥 5-Star Review:
Behind the lipstick and lace, something ruthless waits.
This collection is a wickedly gorgeous descent into feminine fury — where beauty is weaponized and survival wears high heels. Every story cuts deep, bleeding glamour and grit in equal measure. The writing is sharp, seductive, and unflinching — a love letter to the darkness that lives beneath every polished smile.
If you like your horror laced with lipstick, your elegance edged with violence, and your heroines unapologetically monstrous… this is the book that will own you.
💋✨ Five stars for the girls who bite back.
Behind the lipstick and lace, something ruthless waits.
This collection is a wickedly gorgeous descent into feminine fury — where beauty is weaponized and survival wears high heels. Every story cuts deep, bleeding glamour and grit in equal measure. The writing is sharp, seductive, and unflinching — a love letter to the darkness that lives beneath every polished smile.
If you like your horror laced with lipstick, your elegance edged with violence, and your heroines unapologetically monstrous… this is the book that will own you.
💋✨ Five stars for the girls who bite back.
October 26, 2025
I’ve always wondered what might land me on an episode of Wives with Knives, Killer Women, or Snapped, but even my wild imagination couldn’t compete with the fierce, unhinged ladies in Pretty Little Slashers. This thriller anthology, crafted by a dangerously talented crew of women authors (whose mental stability I’m now seriously questioning), is a blood soaked, revenge fueled thrill ride and I loved every delicious, diabolical minute of it!
Do yourself a favor and shove this on to your reading list before one of these ladies decides to “suggest” you do it in person.
Do yourself a favor and shove this on to your reading list before one of these ladies decides to “suggest” you do it in person.
October 28, 2025
who says women can’t write horror?
OMG, this book is amazing!! I have read books by some of these authors individually but when you put them all together, holy crap!! I can’t pick a favorite- these amazing women have shown women can write horror too and it’s probably best if you don’t piss us off, we’re crafty, crazy and vindictive when we need to be😈😈😈
OMG, this book is amazing!! I have read books by some of these authors individually but when you put them all together, holy crap!! I can’t pick a favorite- these amazing women have shown women can write horror too and it’s probably best if you don’t piss us off, we’re crafty, crazy and vindictive when we need to be😈😈😈
October 29, 2025
Such a fun collection of stories and perfect for this time of year! While the slasher theme connects the stories there is a great variety of types of slashers which made it difficult to put down because I wanted to see what the next story would throw at me. Some stories I enjoyed more than others but overall they were all enjoyable.
November 16, 2025
Great anthology!
When I saw that some of my favorites were involved with this, I had to get it!
AV, Tina, Danielle, Brooke, MA and Courtney are all authors that I have read before and plan to read all of their books! They are great!
K.iller, Carly, and Shannon are new to me, but I am excited to read more from them as well.
A definite must-read!
When I saw that some of my favorites were involved with this, I had to get it!
AV, Tina, Danielle, Brooke, MA and Courtney are all authors that I have read before and plan to read all of their books! They are great!
K.iller, Carly, and Shannon are new to me, but I am excited to read more from them as well.
A definite must-read!
October 29, 2025
- "The Plagiarist" - A.V. Donaldson (3/5, good unhinged revenge fantasy)
- "Blood Debt" - Tina S. Transformation (2/5, a lot unexplained, violence felt gratuitous IMO)
- "Bloodlines" - Carly Black (4/5, revenge fantasy with a tweest)
- "Blood Debt" - Tina S. Transformation (2/5, a lot unexplained, violence felt gratuitous IMO)
- "Bloodlines" - Carly Black (4/5, revenge fantasy with a tweest)
November 10, 2025
When these ladies get together, you know it's going to be a bloody good read. I absolutely love they way these stories flow and just fit together. The stories will keep you entertained and wanting more.
December 31, 2025
Phenomenal Anthology
Fantastic! Every single story had me on the edge of my seat. I read some new to me authors and it makes me want to check out more of their work! Amazing job by all the authors
Fantastic! Every single story had me on the edge of my seat. I read some new to me authors and it makes me want to check out more of their work! Amazing job by all the authors
November 15, 2025
A fierce, twisty girl-gang slasher packed with attitude, secrets, and nonstop chaos. Sharp, fun, and bloody in all the best ways.
January 9, 2026
Sooooo Amazing
Where do I start. A group of amazing Authors all get together with their story’s an put them together. Each story different. With great Character building. Each story kept me wanting more. I will say I do have favorites which would be A.V Donaldson, Tina S Transformation and M.A Savino. OMG AMAZING I would definitely recommend
Where do I start. A group of amazing Authors all get together with their story’s an put them together. Each story different. With great Character building. Each story kept me wanting more. I will say I do have favorites which would be A.V Donaldson, Tina S Transformation and M.A Savino. OMG AMAZING I would definitely recommend
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