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A review by svangleboyer
Man Made Monsters by Andrea L. Rogers
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
Man Made Monsters is an AMAZING horror anthology full of Cherokee culture, some scary and some lighter horror stories, and an interesting take on an anthology where the stories all relate to back to the Wilson and/or Stone families.
I have always loved Native American storytelling traditions since I was young and my mother took the whole family to Pow Wows where we watched their dancing, ate their delicious food, and listened to the wonderful storytellers as they take you on a journey. I feel like Man Made Monsters took me right back to those treasured moments and Andrea L. Rogers really brought out the storytelling so well it was like I was transported through time and all the stories. I also really appreciated that the author provided a glossary in the back because I did have to use it a time or two.
All of the stories are FANTASTIC and have a unique twist or spin to them that make them very memorable. While I loved them all, my favorite stories were An Old-Fashioned Girl, Man Made Monsters, Maria Most Likely, American Predators, Lens, and I Come from the Water. They were something I hadn't seen before and will definitely stick with me for a long time to come.
As if the stories were great enough, Jeff Edwards blew me away with his GORGEGOUS illustrations!! I love that he used the Cherokee Syllabary in each illustration because I really enjoy seeing their writing style and their characters.
I HIGHLY recommend Man Made Monsters to all fans of horror anthologies, all fans of Native American mythology especially of the Cherokee nation, and anyone who is curious to learn more about Native American culture. Really though, EVERYONE should read this one. There is something for everyone!
I have always loved Native American storytelling traditions since I was young and my mother took the whole family to Pow Wows where we watched their dancing, ate their delicious food, and listened to the wonderful storytellers as they take you on a journey. I feel like Man Made Monsters took me right back to those treasured moments and Andrea L. Rogers really brought out the storytelling so well it was like I was transported through time and all the stories. I also really appreciated that the author provided a glossary in the back because I did have to use it a time or two.
All of the stories are FANTASTIC and have a unique twist or spin to them that make them very memorable. While I loved them all, my favorite stories were An Old-Fashioned Girl, Man Made Monsters, Maria Most Likely, American Predators, Lens, and I Come from the Water. They were something I hadn't seen before and will definitely stick with me for a long time to come.
As if the stories were great enough, Jeff Edwards blew me away with his GORGEGOUS illustrations!! I love that he used the Cherokee Syllabary in each illustration because I really enjoy seeing their writing style and their characters.
I HIGHLY recommend Man Made Monsters to all fans of horror anthologies, all fans of Native American mythology especially of the Cherokee nation, and anyone who is curious to learn more about Native American culture. Really though, EVERYONE should read this one. There is something for everyone!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Domestic abuse