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sea_caummisar's review against another edition
4.0
In the blurb, teeth in a vagina got my attention. It reminds me of a movie I love. That story was so short, but I enjoyed it. There was such a diverse span of stories in this book. I'm not gonna lie, I didn't finish three of them. There was one I loved so much that I actually browsed Amazon for that author's other books. That's the good thing about books like this. It's like a sampler of authors. So there's everything from futuristic cars, werewolves, ghosts, vigilantes, and teeth in a vagina in this book. I'm a woman, but I definitely don't hate men, but I got a hatred of men vibe from one poem. I'm giving this one 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4
rie_cjd's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
lookingforamandaa's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn't sure about this anthology at first. The only reason I requested it was for Mindy McGinnis and her story was one of the shortest which was a little disappointing. But I ended up really enjoying it. The stories were fun and often over far too soon for my liking. I really enjoyed the variety of stories. Some were horror, some paranormal, some just plain spooky. I liked the few that were written in verse. Each story sent it's own message, though some of them I thought were a little unclear with their feminist message. Overall, I really enjoyed this anthology. The writing was good, the stories kept me interesting and the overall message was excellent.
meganrae047's review
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hbrxnnxmxn's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
I wanted this book to be so much more than it was. Perhaps the first issue is that this was marketed to me as feminist horror. While certainly feminist, the horror label is used very loosely. The majority of the short stories in this book felt VERY YA, and not in a good way. Many of the concepts were cliche, and executed with little elegance or precision. I genuinely rolled my eyes at some of the lines. The saving grace is that a few of the stories were unique and well written - After the Foxes Have Their Say and Shadows are particular standouts.
I think perhaps this book would be good for a teenager or someone who is not well versed in horror or specifically feminist horror. It feels very introductory in nature overall.
I think perhaps this book would be good for a teenager or someone who is not well versed in horror or specifically feminist horror. It feels very introductory in nature overall.
erinxmegan's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gabriele_queerbookdom's review against another edition
4.0
ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
Betty Bites Back: Stories to Scare the Patriarchy is a collection of short stories and poems. Each story is a different narration of what happens to women on a daily basis. Most of these tales crept me out. I know they are a clear representation of the modern world and it scares me. We are barely moving forward.
Vagina Dentata by Mindy McGinnis ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It is the greatest of beginnings for the anthology: short, purposeful, affecting in all the right ways.
You Wake With Him Beside You by Cori McCarthy ⭐⭐⭐⭐
It’s a complex poem of justice and reclaiming one’s life back, so exquisitely crafted that you feel as suffocated as the main character is.
The Weight of Iron by Amanda Sun ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I’m not sure I’m fully capable of conveying how meaningful this story can be.
Galen is a normal girl, trying to live her life, but she cannot even do that as men are useless dirt bags. She is harassed, humiliated, raped and to add insult to injury, she is called a witch and condemned to death. She is shackled and left to die in the forest where a mysterious creature is said to kill the penitents.
What She Left Behind by E.R. Griffin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This powerful story kept my eyes glued to the screen. The entangled tale of two similarly tormented lives. A summer night Erin Wilcox disappears, forty years later Mel discovers her diary and her story.
After The Foxes Have Their Say by Tracie Martin ⭐⭐⭐
A story of retaliation, of taking back control from men. Initially, I thought the Warden would learn something, but, alas, he didn’t.
Shadows by Demitria Lunetta ⭐
Confronting it to previous and subsequent stories, I don’t appreciate it as much.
@Theguardians1972 by Jenna Lehne ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Just beginning to read this story will surely enrage you. Every time I read any of the guys’ sentences I had to stop reading because of the disgust I felt. By the end of it, you’ll either be torn between right or wrong, or be strangely accepting of some events.
Gravity by Kyrie McCauley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A tale simultaneously eerie and light. A curse burdens every woman in a family from birth: an untruthful smile fixed on their face and a weightless body until they are sixteen. I particularly liked the ending: I felt the main character’s excitement and pain when she finally regained her control.
The Guardrail Disappears by Melody Simpson ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I didn’t know what I was getting into with this story, but it sure was a hell of a ride.
Good Sister. Bad Sister by Azzurra Nox ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sweet, sweet revenge is all I’m saying.
Vigilante Lane by S.E. Green ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Creepy, gruesome and raw. Fantastically dark.
We Have But Lingered Here by Liz Coley ⭐⭐⭐
A ghost story with an engaging twist.
The Whispers by Lindsey Klingele ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It was incredible. One of the reasons I really like anthologies is because of stories like this one. It managed to completely involve me and make me feel what the girls felt, the rage they shared and the will to get back at those disgusting pricks.
Smile by Emilee Martell ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Short and frightening in the best way.
Potluck by Kamerhe Lane ⭐⭐⭐
I particularly liked the choice of narration and how the intrinsic complexity of a regular event was described.
The Change by Kate Karyus Quinn ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Powerful and splendid.
Betty Bites Back: Stories to Scare the Patriarchy is a collection of short stories and poems. Each story is a different narration of what happens to women on a daily basis. Most of these tales crept me out. I know they are a clear representation of the modern world and it scares me. We are barely moving forward.
Vagina Dentata by Mindy McGinnis ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It is the greatest of beginnings for the anthology: short, purposeful, affecting in all the right ways.
You Wake With Him Beside You by Cori McCarthy ⭐⭐⭐⭐
It’s a complex poem of justice and reclaiming one’s life back, so exquisitely crafted that you feel as suffocated as the main character is.
The Weight of Iron by Amanda Sun ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I’m not sure I’m fully capable of conveying how meaningful this story can be.
Galen is a normal girl, trying to live her life, but she cannot even do that as men are useless dirt bags. She is harassed, humiliated, raped and to add insult to injury, she is called a witch and condemned to death. She is shackled and left to die in the forest where a mysterious creature is said to kill the penitents.
What She Left Behind by E.R. Griffin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This powerful story kept my eyes glued to the screen. The entangled tale of two similarly tormented lives. A summer night Erin Wilcox disappears, forty years later Mel discovers her diary and her story.
After The Foxes Have Their Say by Tracie Martin ⭐⭐⭐
A story of retaliation, of taking back control from men. Initially, I thought the Warden would learn something, but, alas, he didn’t.
Shadows by Demitria Lunetta ⭐
Confronting it to previous and subsequent stories, I don’t appreciate it as much.
@Theguardians1972 by Jenna Lehne ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Just beginning to read this story will surely enrage you. Every time I read any of the guys’ sentences I had to stop reading because of the disgust I felt. By the end of it, you’ll either be torn between right or wrong, or be strangely accepting of some events.
Gravity by Kyrie McCauley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A tale simultaneously eerie and light. A curse burdens every woman in a family from birth: an untruthful smile fixed on their face and a weightless body until they are sixteen. I particularly liked the ending: I felt the main character’s excitement and pain when she finally regained her control.
The Guardrail Disappears by Melody Simpson ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I didn’t know what I was getting into with this story, but it sure was a hell of a ride.
Good Sister. Bad Sister by Azzurra Nox ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sweet, sweet revenge is all I’m saying.
Vigilante Lane by S.E. Green ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Creepy, gruesome and raw. Fantastically dark.
We Have But Lingered Here by Liz Coley ⭐⭐⭐
A ghost story with an engaging twist.
The Whispers by Lindsey Klingele ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It was incredible. One of the reasons I really like anthologies is because of stories like this one. It managed to completely involve me and make me feel what the girls felt, the rage they shared and the will to get back at those disgusting pricks.
Smile by Emilee Martell ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Short and frightening in the best way.
Potluck by Kamerhe Lane ⭐⭐⭐
I particularly liked the choice of narration and how the intrinsic complexity of a regular event was described.
The Change by Kate Karyus Quinn ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Powerful and splendid.
catsluvcoffee's review against another edition
4.0
With stories ranging from fantasy to contemporary, this fantastic feminist fiction collection proves that Betty not only bites, but she can also occasionally feast on the tender, soft spots of man. From flash fiction length to poetry to longer stories, this collection has many styles, yet each author perfectly hits the mark on staying true to the theme. While most of the collection wouldn't necessarily scream feminist fiction on its own, the compilation proves to be more than the sum of its parts.
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lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
A really fantastic collection of short stories! I loved the idea that brought these stories together, and yeah, it just infuriates me! Such great stories!