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drecords's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this collection. The stories are fun and just scary enough. Many are written in first person and from a wide variety of characters from many places and times. Some standouts for me are “Not the Glutton Club” and “Cellar Door”. They stick with you.
jordispordi's review
5.0
This collection of stories is simply brilliant. Strange and creepy concepts galore, I genuinely loved each and every one of these. The little whimsical twists and the surrealism work together to make this an overall brilliant collection. I would highly recommend to anyone, especially any fellow former pupils of the author!
geve_'s review
2.0
These felt very standard and not particularly interesting or well written. Not scary or creepy really at all. I'm getting pretty tired of the overly emotional, but not at all scary "horror" I've been reading lately. Am I missing something? Is there a wire crossed that makes these kinds of stories horrific to people but not me? Is there a close enough connection between certain emotions that makes some people get the same horror thrill? I dunno, just not for me.
magsmaenad's review
4.0
I actually think 4 stars is probably a little too low, but 5 didn't feel quite right.
This book was a positively delightful anthology of horror tropes that have been twisted and recontextualized. I enjoyed each one, but some felt more extraordinary than others. I would recommend it to anyone, and am likely going to pick up a print copy at some point.
The author has a poetic voice that makes each story feel romantic and nostalgic in a way that gives you empathy with the characters, even if they're a very far remove from what you'd usually relate to.
Also, each story errs on the side of brevity - some feel almost too short and leave you wanting more, but none are padded with places where the narrative drags on.
This book was a positively delightful anthology of horror tropes that have been twisted and recontextualized. I enjoyed each one, but some felt more extraordinary than others. I would recommend it to anyone, and am likely going to pick up a print copy at some point.
The author has a poetic voice that makes each story feel romantic and nostalgic in a way that gives you empathy with the characters, even if they're a very far remove from what you'd usually relate to.
Also, each story errs on the side of brevity - some feel almost too short and leave you wanting more, but none are padded with places where the narrative drags on.
lyriclorelei's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.0
Some great stories in this and then others of these felt like they were trying too hard to be shocking.
joshgauthier's review
4.0
A dark and twisting collection of uncertain, uncomfortable, and intriguing stories. With threads of magic, folklore, and social awareness, Gibbon's writing peers into unexpected places to see what lingers there. Ranging in tone from melancholy to Poe-esque, from flashes of humor to outright disturbing, Gibbon's collection is an interesting mixture--but Dark Blood Comes from the Feet is striking work.
pbanditp's review
5.0
I listened to the audiobook on Scribd and I freakin loved it. Each short story kept me intrigued and I didn’t want it to end. Bonus-any author that talks about the Dead Kennedys song Nazi Punks F*ck Off and chants along with Rage Against the Machine will instantly have my rapt attention.
Emma did a great job with creating unique scenarios with likable characters. I look forward to reading more from her.
Emma did a great job with creating unique scenarios with likable characters. I look forward to reading more from her.
vanquishingvolumes's review
4.0
4 Stars - I Really Liked This Book
Similar to other collections of short stories, some I loved more than others however this overall collection was a delightful Halloween read. My favorite story was the Last Witch in Florida...sooo good! I can’t wait to read more from this author!
Similar to other collections of short stories, some I loved more than others however this overall collection was a delightful Halloween read. My favorite story was the Last Witch in Florida...sooo good! I can’t wait to read more from this author!