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humblebee20's review against another edition
5.0
This book is absolutely disgusting and I loved every second. The is a collection of Trans and Non-binary horror short stories that dip into any depraved thing you can think of. Some are subtle and creeping, while others are screaming and angry. Not all of them were my favorite, but there are a few standout stories that I'm still thinking about days later. "Wormspace" drew me to buy this book and gives a wonderful example of what you're in for. It's gross and wet and actually made me shudder. My personal top 3 would include in book order would be "Wormspace", "A Brief History of the Santa Carcossa Archipelago", and "Looking for the Big Death". It could be argued that these some of the more explicit stories in the collection, but 90% of this novel is super gross (again, I mean this in the best way possible). In any case, I loved this book, but I caution those who are faint of heart, or don't like explicit horror or sexual acts. This book does not hold back anything. As a genderqueer person, it always lovely to see other queer artists show off their writing chops, especially when it's for one of my favorite genres. There is nothing better that horror as a space to explore metaphors for queer relationships that then wraps back around to horror. I never thought I would swoon over a death of a character and their lover, but the format allows an "anything goes" view that makes the stories have more room to breathe when not smothered by censors or media scrutiny. If you are LGBTQ and like extreme horror, please read this book, there is something in these stories for you. It's wonderful to see stories of coming out, not only from the closet, but the tight skin we have been forced to live within.
mbmartin42's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-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
4.5
As with any anthology, there were of course some of these that I liked more that others but overall this a really solid collection. There’s something here for every type of horror reader.
(Read for the trans rights readathon 2024)
(Read for the trans rights readathon 2024)
wendalorian's review
5.0
I do love a good anthology and wow did I enjoy this one. None of these stories are like anything I read before. They were so unique. From strange and disturbing to heart wrenching and beautiful.
cran's review
dark
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
krestomanci's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
arlingtonchamberofgay's review against another edition
dark
fast-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
4.75
Each story is delightfully fucked up, exploring the horrors of having a body in a variety of different ways. To have the trans experience written in so many different ways through horror is amazing.
My favorite was “Looking for the Big Death” by Taliesin Neith, as it explored the fascination of dying and the intimacy of killing someone.
My favorite was “Looking for the Big Death” by Taliesin Neith, as it explored the fascination of dying and the intimacy of killing someone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, Body horror, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Car accident, Transphobia, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
havelock's review against another edition
challenging
dark
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, and Violence
Minor: Domestic abuse, Vomit, and Transphobia