this thing between us by Gus Moreno | when love turns haunted

In this episode of The Book Fix, we review Gus Moreno’s This Thing Between Us, a horror novel that weaves supernatural dread with raw grief. After Thiago and his wife Vera purchase the Itza smart speaker, strange occurrences escalate—cold spots, eerie music, and unsettling late-night whispers. When Vera suddenly dies, Thiago is left shattered, navigating unwanted sympathy, public exploitation of her death, and the unnerving sense that the Itza isn’t done with him. Seeking escape, he retreats to a remote cabin in Colorado, only to discover that grief and something far darker have followed. Both terrifying and heartbreaking, the novel explores how love, loss, rage, and technology intertwine in ways that feel inescapable. Join the besties as they discuss whether not they would recommend this horror book!