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A review by bucher_freund
HorrorScope: A Zodiac Anthology by Taylor Pawley, Alex Tilley, Nico Bell, Jessica Huntley, Nina Tolstoy, H. Everend, Loki Dewitt, Greta T. Bates, Kassidy VanGundy, Eric M. Woods, Rachel Shannon, Anthony Taylor, Samuel M. Hallam, Damien Casey, Scott McGregor, Amanda Jaeger, Brooklynn Dean, Aiden E. Messer, Delliom Ellidom, Samantha Arthurs, Kirsten Aucoin, L. Pine, Kay Hanifen, Arabella K. Federico, Ryan Meyer, Byron Griffin, Dan B. Fierce, Sherry Shearhart, Angel Krause, Natalie Hannah, Sabrina Voerman, Brianna Malotke, Alana K. Drex, Elias Chase, Nadine Stewart, Kyra R. Torres, A.W. Mason
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This fascinating read, a collection inspired by the twelve signs of the zodiac, truly has something for everyone.
Each work was well-crafted and enjoyable. My absolute favorites are:
The Taurus Bull by Eric Woods - a group of teens investigate the local legend of a monster in the woods. Excellent coming of age horror vibes.
El Cangrejo by Dan B. Fierce - a mysterious "Handyman" and his magical and mischievous bag fight giant crabs during a hurricane. Bizarre, hilarious, and a lot of fun.
Purrfectly Matched by Greta T. Bates - a pair of catwomen play with their food. Gory and smutty in the best way.
Love and War by Nadine Stewart - a heartfelt poem about existing on a cusp.
The Most Dangerous Sign by Samantha Arthurs - a violent Virgo tells us how her garden grows.
Carving Out Balance by Brianna Malotke - a lovely Libra creates balance and beauty in her home.
The Sting of Scorpius by Kay Hanifen - occult shop purveyor helps a customer in distress. I love when people get what they deserve.
The One Who Came to Save Her by Nico Bell - a man blames the recent failure of his crops on the caregiver of his ill wife. Another great tale of comeuppance.
Sirens Unleashed by Kirsten Aucoin - a wicked cursed object poem.
Where the Fish Won't Bite by A.W. Mason - a man and his wife discover a strange goo in the water while fishing. Wonderfully gory.
Portent of Pisces by Alana K. Drex - a darkly whimsical tale of an eccentric neighborhood psychic and the coming of a new power. Heed this portent!
My Little Minnow by Nina Tolstoy - a mother makes excuses for her clearly sociopathic little boy. That twist at the end!
Each work was well-crafted and enjoyable. My absolute favorites are:
The Taurus Bull by Eric Woods - a group of teens investigate the local legend of a monster in the woods. Excellent coming of age horror vibes.
El Cangrejo by Dan B. Fierce - a mysterious "Handyman" and his magical and mischievous bag fight giant crabs during a hurricane. Bizarre, hilarious, and a lot of fun.
Purrfectly Matched by Greta T. Bates - a pair of catwomen play with their food. Gory and smutty in the best way.
Love and War by Nadine Stewart - a heartfelt poem about existing on a cusp.
The Most Dangerous Sign by Samantha Arthurs - a violent Virgo tells us how her garden grows.
Carving Out Balance by Brianna Malotke - a lovely Libra creates balance and beauty in her home.
The Sting of Scorpius by Kay Hanifen - occult shop purveyor helps a customer in distress. I love when people get what they deserve.
The One Who Came to Save Her by Nico Bell - a man blames the recent failure of his crops on the caregiver of his ill wife. Another great tale of comeuppance.
Sirens Unleashed by Kirsten Aucoin - a wicked cursed object poem.
Where the Fish Won't Bite by A.W. Mason - a man and his wife discover a strange goo in the water while fishing. Wonderfully gory.
Portent of Pisces by Alana K. Drex - a darkly whimsical tale of an eccentric neighborhood psychic and the coming of a new power. Heed this portent!
My Little Minnow by Nina Tolstoy - a mother makes excuses for her clearly sociopathic little boy. That twist at the end!