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A review by lexaprose_
Crimes of Hate by Randall Smith, Jennifer Trumbull, Bret McCormick, Bret McCormick
3.0
This 9 story anthology takes you on "a chilling journey into the darkness of the human psyche".
**PLEASE CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE READING THIS ANTHOLOGY**
The Casque of Amontillado-Edgar Allen Poe ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was my first time reading this story written by Poe. An excellent choice for the start of this anthology series.
I Hate You-Jennifer Trumbull ⭐⭐
At first I thought this was going to be similar to the film, Promising Young Woman, but this story fell flat and felt rushed. I wanted more of a backstory and insight into the female main character's psyche.
Don't Be Stupid-Randall Smith ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I loved this one! It hooked me from the very start. It was like Home Alone on steroids. I want to read more from this author.
Psychopaths, Grieving and Timeslips-P.K. Kleypas ⭐⭐
This felt like a fever dream that went on for much too long. I did enjoy the character Rose and her insightful opinions.
SF-Steven Purselley ⭐⭐⭐
This one is hard to rate. The story was well written and had good pacing, but the subject matter was hard to stomach. I know this is one story that will continue to haunt me.
"I was at an age when a whole lot of what adults did just felt wrong. They paid a lot of lip service to doing the right thing but nobody ever actually did the right thing."
The Last Ray of Summer-Anthony Ferguson ⭐⭐⭐
I enjoyed the story, but did not find it particularly memorable. It reminded me of the movie My Dog Skip mixed with an X Files episode called Sleepless (S2E4).
Cherry Boy-Che Trujillo⭐⭐⭐
Short but action packed. I was surprised by the plot twist.
Crepuscular-Bret McCormick ⭐⭐⭐
I appreciate the detailed imagery. It adds more depth to the story. I believe this has the potential to be an interesting full length novel.
"Most people never get a good close look at evil. Maybe that's one reason that or world is as sane as it is."
The Interlopers-Saki (H.H. Munro)⭐⭐⭐
This short Hatfield vs McCoy-esque tale gives insight into the dangers of toxic masculinity and blind hate.
Thank you to Hellbound Books for sending me this story in exchange for my review.
**PLEASE CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE READING THIS ANTHOLOGY**
The Casque of Amontillado-Edgar Allen Poe ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was my first time reading this story written by Poe. An excellent choice for the start of this anthology series.
I Hate You-Jennifer Trumbull ⭐⭐
At first I thought this was going to be similar to the film, Promising Young Woman, but this story fell flat and felt rushed. I wanted more of a backstory and insight into the female main character's psyche.
Don't Be Stupid-Randall Smith ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I loved this one! It hooked me from the very start. It was like Home Alone on steroids. I want to read more from this author.
Psychopaths, Grieving and Timeslips-P.K. Kleypas ⭐⭐
This felt like a fever dream that went on for much too long. I did enjoy the character Rose and her insightful opinions.
SF-Steven Purselley ⭐⭐⭐
This one is hard to rate. The story was well written and had good pacing, but the subject matter was hard to stomach. I know this is one story that will continue to haunt me.
"I was at an age when a whole lot of what adults did just felt wrong. They paid a lot of lip service to doing the right thing but nobody ever actually did the right thing."
The Last Ray of Summer-Anthony Ferguson ⭐⭐⭐
I enjoyed the story, but did not find it particularly memorable. It reminded me of the movie My Dog Skip mixed with an X Files episode called Sleepless (S2E4).
Cherry Boy-Che Trujillo⭐⭐⭐
Short but action packed. I was surprised by the plot twist.
Crepuscular-Bret McCormick ⭐⭐⭐
I appreciate the detailed imagery. It adds more depth to the story. I believe this has the potential to be an interesting full length novel.
"Most people never get a good close look at evil. Maybe that's one reason that or world is as sane as it is."
The Interlopers-Saki (H.H. Munro)⭐⭐⭐
This short Hatfield vs McCoy-esque tale gives insight into the dangers of toxic masculinity and blind hate.
Thank you to Hellbound Books for sending me this story in exchange for my review.