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enchantressreads's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, Death, Body horror, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Vomit, Animal cruelty, Infidelity, and Alcoholism
evanstevens's review
5.0
This is a nice and tight anthology, coming in at just 70 pages, and can easily be read in one sitting. Every paragraph is compelling, and each story is paced nicely, with good payoff endings.
Jo Quenell hits it out of the park, as always, with “Stale Air.” Creepy and sad.
Sam Richard’s “I Know Not the Names of the Gods to Whom I Pray” is a look at visceral grief and bereavement after the death of a romantic and sexual partner. Sam’s writing punches you right in the gut, over and over, and his descriptions of gore are always fantastic.
“Apate’s Children” is the first work I’ve read by Brendan Vidito, and I really enjoyed it. Creative interpretation of guilt and atonement. Really imaginative use of mythological reference here, too.
Justin Lutz's "Start Today" gave made my stomach churn, gave me chills, and left me with my jaw hangin' on the floor, in that order. Loved it. Great way to end.
Jo Quenell hits it out of the park, as always, with “Stale Air.” Creepy and sad.
Sam Richard’s “I Know Not the Names of the Gods to Whom I Pray” is a look at visceral grief and bereavement after the death of a romantic and sexual partner. Sam’s writing punches you right in the gut, over and over, and his descriptions of gore are always fantastic.
“Apate’s Children” is the first work I’ve read by Brendan Vidito, and I really enjoyed it. Creative interpretation of guilt and atonement. Really imaginative use of mythological reference here, too.
Justin Lutz's "Start Today" gave made my stomach churn, gave me chills, and left me with my jaw hangin' on the floor, in that order. Loved it. Great way to end.
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