Book Review: Schimbul de noapte (Graveyard Shift) by M.L. Rio
: "Hannah’s chapters" are frequently cited by readers at The StoryGraph as being particularly compelling. ⚠️ Content Warnings The novella contains graphic themes including: Animal death/cruelty Addiction and drug use Body horror and medical trauma Violence and kidnapping Community Perspectives Schimbul
Schimbul de noapte (released in English as Graveyard Shift ) is a dark academic novella by M.L. Rio, the author of the cult classic If We Were Villains . It follows five night-shift workers—a bartender, a rideshare driver, a hotel receptionist, a church caretaker, and a student journalist—who meet in a college cemetery every night. Their routine is shattered when they discover a freshly dug, empty grave that shouldn't be there. 🖋️ Writing & Atmosphere Book Review: Schimbul de noapte (Graveyard Shift) by M
Reviews with content warning for Violence - Schimbul de noapte Rio, the author of the cult classic If We Were Villains
: The story is told through five distinct perspectives. While this offers variety, some readers found it difficult to connect with so many characters in such a short page count (184 pages).
“Unremarkable. Too many POVs for such a short story - the characters had potential but there wasn't enough time to grow attached to any of them.” The StoryGraph
“I listened to the audiobook version and I especially loved the multiple narrators adaptation... It felt somewhere between mystery and atmospheric horror.” The StoryGraph
