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A review by ireney5
Passion and Poison: Tales of Shape-Shifters, Ghosts, and Spirited Women by Janice M. Del Negro
3.0
*2021 Popsugar Reading Challenge*
Advanced Prompt #2: The shortest book (by pages) on your TBR list - 64 pages
I was disappointed by this book. I had looked everywhere for a copy after reading [b:Spooky Campfire Stories: Outdoor Myths and Tales for All Ages|13202984|Spooky Campfire Stories Outdoor Myths and Tales for All Ages|Amy Kelley Hoitsma|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1344700841l/13202984._SY75_.jpg|18386286] last year, which was a truly excellent collection of spooky stories (many of which are rare and hard to find). "The Severed Hand" was one of my favorite stories in that book, so I knew I wanted more from the author, Janice M. Del Negro.
Unfortunately, "The Severed Hand" was by and far the best story in Del Negro's collection, and the remaining stories were either predictable or just didn't seem to have a point. I did not find them scary in the least, although the illustrations did spook me a little as I was turning the pages late at night!
2.5 stars for the illustrations and the couple of stories I enjoyed, rounded up because it's a small indie publisher.
Advanced Prompt #2: The shortest book (by pages) on your TBR list - 64 pages
I was disappointed by this book. I had looked everywhere for a copy after reading [b:Spooky Campfire Stories: Outdoor Myths and Tales for All Ages|13202984|Spooky Campfire Stories Outdoor Myths and Tales for All Ages|Amy Kelley Hoitsma|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1344700841l/13202984._SY75_.jpg|18386286] last year, which was a truly excellent collection of spooky stories (many of which are rare and hard to find). "The Severed Hand" was one of my favorite stories in that book, so I knew I wanted more from the author, Janice M. Del Negro.
Unfortunately, "The Severed Hand" was by and far the best story in Del Negro's collection, and the remaining stories were either predictable or just didn't seem to have a point. I did not find them scary in the least, although the illustrations did spook me a little as I was turning the pages late at night!
2.5 stars for the illustrations and the couple of stories I enjoyed, rounded up because it's a small indie publisher.