A review by bobsandtheirbooks
The Coiled Serpent by Camilla Grudova

dark mysterious sad tense medium-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? Yes

3.75

The Coiled Serpent is a short story collection of varying strange and eclectic stories, with themes of the human condition. 
I thought this collection was very cool! Each story was well written for its subject matter, and I always love reading stories about how weird humans can be when pushed enough or of their own volition or from being nurtured in certain environments.
Admittedly one or two stories I didn't entirely get but they were still enjoyable!
My favourite stories were The Poison Garden and Madame Flora's.
Highly recommend if you love a weird tale or two. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Unnamed Press for the e-arc in exchange for a free, voluntary and honest review.