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Scissor Sisters
by April Yates, Rae Knowles
"Scissor Sisters" intrigued me from the start with its premise of sapphic villains and horror. As someone who enjoys exploring the darker side of storytelling, I was eager to see how love stories could be twisted into terrifying tales, and this anthology did not disappoint.
What sets "Scissor Sisters" apart is its respect for the reader. While I've read many anthologies where the quality of stories varies greatly, each tale in this collection felt meticulously crafted and thought-provoking. From the primal fear stirred by "Gladys Glows" to the time-bending storyline of "Pilgrim of the Worlds," each story offered a unique perspective on horror.
One standout was "Buckshin for Linen," which delved into themes of intergenerational trauma and colonialism, offering a chilling exploration of historical horrors. "Family Planning" also left a lasting impression, with its unnerving portrayal of the lengths characters would go to become parents.
I appreciated the diverse range of topics covered in "Scissor Sisters," from retellings of classic tales like "Gingerbread Red" - Grethel and Hansen - to the modern twist on Frankenstein found in "Ungrateful Dead Things."
It's rare to find a horror anthology where every story resonates, but "Scissor Sisters" managed to maintain a consistently high level of story crafting quality throughout.
Overall, "Scissor Sisters" offers subtle and thought-provoking horror that lingers long after the last page is turned. It's a standout anthology that I would highly recommend to fans of horror and sapphic storytelling alike.
What sets "Scissor Sisters" apart is its respect for the reader. While I've read many anthologies where the quality of stories varies greatly, each tale in this collection felt meticulously crafted and thought-provoking. From the primal fear stirred by "Gladys Glows" to the time-bending storyline of "Pilgrim of the Worlds," each story offered a unique perspective on horror.
One standout was "Buckshin for Linen," which delved into themes of intergenerational trauma and colonialism, offering a chilling exploration of historical horrors. "Family Planning" also left a lasting impression, with its unnerving portrayal of the lengths characters would go to become parents.
I appreciated the diverse range of topics covered in "Scissor Sisters," from retellings of classic tales like "Gingerbread Red" - Grethel and Hansen - to the modern twist on Frankenstein found in "Ungrateful Dead Things."
It's rare to find a horror anthology where every story resonates, but "Scissor Sisters" managed to maintain a consistently high level of story crafting quality throughout.
Overall, "Scissor Sisters" offers subtle and thought-provoking horror that lingers long after the last page is turned. It's a standout anthology that I would highly recommend to fans of horror and sapphic storytelling alike.