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sofipitch's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
4.5
Overall pretty solid collection. In 2021 I set out to read a ton of myth retellings, which was right before the peak of the feminist myth retellings, and read a lot of bad books that burnt me out on the concept. I don't think I would have picked this up if there hadn't been so many good names in it. Even the ones I didn't like weren't bad just boring, either just a plain retelling (no original spin) or kind of confusing (Leckie I love you but what tf did I read?)
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Cannibalism
aubzilla's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
This sort story collection was delightful for lovers of myths and sci-fi alike. My favorite story was “¡Cuidado! ¡Que Viene El Coco!” by Carlos Hernandez, page 173. I also loved T. Kingfisher's spin on Hercules, just as I love everything she writes.
Graphic: Cannibalism
Moderate: Racism, Stalking, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Antisemitism, Confinement, Body horror, Grief, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Animal death, Death, Drug use, Sexual content, Classism, Animal cruelty, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Islamophobia
The themes explored in the stories are often heavy and/or challenging. The bigotry in the stories is always textual, not a reflection of toxic biases in the authors. Some of the stories are much more graphic than others. The two stories I mentioned in my review are some of the safest and certainly the most comforting if you want to avoid anything scary/ graphic/ upsetting.
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