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sea_caummisar's review
4.0
2020 reading challenge ( werewolf). This is probably the 5 th werewolf book I have ever read in my life. Now, I feel like a professional at werewolf lingo. These stories were fun. A werewolf clown and carnival lions! Yes! Mayhem that I absolutely loved. The other stories were good too, but the carnival was the most fun
lanternsjourney's review
4.0
Fangtastic Tales of Werewolf Savagery is a small collection of 5 short stories. The stories are exactly as the title promises: Fangs, lore, and gore a plenty. I loved that all of the stories were very different and original, spanning the origin of the werewolf, to their rituals and war. Some of the stories were from the werewolf point of view, while others were written through the victim's eyes.
As with most anthologies, I had favorite stories. Blood Moon Big Top, the first and longest story, was one of them. For me, the build up paid off. I dont want to say too much, but I cant get the creepy image out of my head. Clowns and werewolves? Yes, please. The second story, Hunter's Moon (another favorite) was just plain savage fun.
If you're looking for a quick read to get into the spirit of fun and gore that is werewolves, check this one out. Just beware, werewolves are brutal beasts, and children are not spared (trigger warning).
As with most anthologies, I had favorite stories. Blood Moon Big Top, the first and longest story, was one of them. For me, the build up paid off. I dont want to say too much, but I cant get the creepy image out of my head. Clowns and werewolves? Yes, please. The second story, Hunter's Moon (another favorite) was just plain savage fun.
If you're looking for a quick read to get into the spirit of fun and gore that is werewolves, check this one out. Just beware, werewolves are brutal beasts, and children are not spared (trigger warning).
astoldbybex's review
2.0
Due to my thoughts on Fangtastic Tales of Werewolf Savagery, I feel it’ll be easier for me to break down what worked for me & what didn’t work for me. Fangtastic Tales.. is a short story collection that focuses solely on werewolves; hence the title.
What I Liked:
Starting at the surface, holy hell @ that cover@?#!@# Listen, we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but Fangtastic Tales of Werewolf Savagery has such amazing artwork! I was instantly drawn in by its color scheme & design. Heckin’ beautiful.
I would also like to shout-out Toneye Eyenot for being passionate about their genre. The request e-mail I got from them was so howlin’ fun, I just knew I wanted to work with them.
I truly appreciated the variety of each story. Yes, it’s all about werewolves — but there’s so much range between each short. From a drifter clown turned werewolf to a story that plays on werewolves vs. vampires. I absolutely adored Toneye’s creativity & originality.
Plus, IT’S A BLOODY GOREFEST, ghouls. I am a true sucker for a story covered in gore. I was definitely not let down when it comes to bloodshed & cringe-worthy moments.
My favorite short would have to be the longest of the collection, Blood Moon Big Top. This story focuses on Marbles the Clown who ends up transitioning into a werewolf. I really loved the circus meets werewolf tale aesthetic. However, there are some things I didn’t like about this story (i.e. child death, which some people are able to handle better than others! If you don’t mind a gruesome scene where a child gets mauled by a werewolf, than feel free to ignore this trigger warning).
What I Didn’t Like:
There was a huge disconnect between story & reader, in my case. Even the longest short, Blood Moon Big Top, had me wanting more of something. This is probably the most-developed of the collection & yet, I didn’t feel anything while reading.
A lot of the stories I can barely remember, because although they do thrive with originality, there’s not enough to make it memorable. This story is best for those who just want a quick & fun gore-y time & don’t care much for anything else.
What I Liked:
Starting at the surface, holy hell @ that cover@?#!@# Listen, we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but Fangtastic Tales of Werewolf Savagery has such amazing artwork! I was instantly drawn in by its color scheme & design. Heckin’ beautiful.
I would also like to shout-out Toneye Eyenot for being passionate about their genre. The request e-mail I got from them was so howlin’ fun, I just knew I wanted to work with them.
I truly appreciated the variety of each story. Yes, it’s all about werewolves — but there’s so much range between each short. From a drifter clown turned werewolf to a story that plays on werewolves vs. vampires. I absolutely adored Toneye’s creativity & originality.
Plus, IT’S A BLOODY GOREFEST, ghouls. I am a true sucker for a story covered in gore. I was definitely not let down when it comes to bloodshed & cringe-worthy moments.
My favorite short would have to be the longest of the collection, Blood Moon Big Top. This story focuses on Marbles the Clown who ends up transitioning into a werewolf. I really loved the circus meets werewolf tale aesthetic. However, there are some things I didn’t like about this story (i.e. child death, which some people are able to handle better than others! If you don’t mind a gruesome scene where a child gets mauled by a werewolf, than feel free to ignore this trigger warning).
What I Didn’t Like:
There was a huge disconnect between story & reader, in my case. Even the longest short, Blood Moon Big Top, had me wanting more of something. This is probably the most-developed of the collection & yet, I didn’t feel anything while reading.
A lot of the stories I can barely remember, because although they do thrive with originality, there’s not enough to make it memorable. This story is best for those who just want a quick & fun gore-y time & don’t care much for anything else.
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