A review by milt_theo
Bound in Flesh: An Anthology of Trans Body Horror by Lor Gislason

challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This anthology of trans body horror delivers thirteen pieces of horror art, equal parts sublime and disgusting, wrapped up in a sometimes surreal, sometimes immersive and shocking package. I confess not expecting it to be THAT good: gender misidentification is horror enough, and I imagined I knew what to expect. Wrong! From the get go, 'Wormspace' by LC von Hessen, I got such strong body horror vibes, I knew I’d end up loving the anthology. Indeed, with such stories as 'The Haunting of Aiden Finch' by Theo Hendrie, brimming with originality both of narrative format and theme, or ‘Looking For The Big Death’ by Taliesin Neith, it becomes a difficult task to pick favorites. Some of the twists, combined with the occasional toxic atmosphere of gender shaming, were heart-breaking. I highly recommend this anthology!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.