Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

The Gathering Dark: An Anthology of Folk Horror by Tori Bovalino

12 reviews

lizgriffinwords's review

dark tense 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

4.0

Overall, a great anthology with all sorts of spooky, goosebump-raising rural tales and urban legends come to life. Favorites were Ghost on the Shore, One Lane Bridge, and Truth or Dare (which resonated so chillingly. I wish I had a tunnel to drown my ex in).

Content warnings (general): gore, blood, phobias, psychological horror and fear

Additional content warnings specific to “It Stays With You”: suicidal ideation, cancer, sexual abuse, child abuse

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Sexual assault, Gore, and Cancer

Moderate: Toxic relationship

Minor: Fire/Fire injury

This is a HORROR anthology and contains elements deliberately included to thrill and scare the reader. Content warnings specific to “It Stays With You”: suicidal ideation, cancer, sexual abuse, child abuse

mals_reads's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

This was a gorgeous collection of modern YA horror with something for everyone. A diverse cast of authors lends itself to unique stories and ideas, many of which involving queer characters and characters of color, and a few of them actually contributed to some nightmares!

I really enjoyed this anthology and its introduction to new authors for me as well. Atmospheric, a nice pace for each of them, and strong, sometimes monstrous, women to boot. Support women’s wrongs 🗣

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Death

Moderate: Alcohol and Body horror

Minor: Cancer, Sexual assault, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury, Pedophilia, and Suicidal thoughts