Reviews

It Came from Miskatonic University: Weirdly Fantastical Tales of Campus Life by

kmritter's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

merricatct's review

4.0

I will always seek out Lovecraftian or mythos-inspired works (and if the characters in these stories are any indication, that will get me in trouble one day, ha!) so when I came across this collection, I knew I had to read it. Overall, I enjoyed it a lot! The stories within range from genuinely moving and emotional to silly/spooky fun, but as a collection it's definitely worth the read.

My favorite stories in the collection:
Intermediate Yithian - navigating a new relationship is always tricky, but even more so when one of the parties is ... something else. This one got me right in the feels!
Hashtag TPE - imagine the tour from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but set on the campus of Miskatonic University. Delightful!
The Librarian's Handbook - I love books, and I love the mythos, so this was a very happy union of the two.
Between the Holes - I thought this was the most chilling and ominous of the collection. I loved the non-standard format of the story.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

umcrystal's review

5.0

When it comes to Lovecraftian mythos, I will try just about anything. Unfortunately, most Lovecraftian stories don't add to the narrative but rely on the same old tropes. Thankfully, It Came from Miskatonic University, is not one of those stories. This is an anthology that gives you ups and downs, adds new twists on our old Gods, and genuinely was just so fun to read.

5/5 Stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Broken Eye Books for providing me with an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.