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A review by mmccombs
The Woods All Black by Lee Mandelo
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Deliciously dark and queer and monstrous, I really enjoyed the historical fiction + creature revenge plot mix. Short and sweet, I thought the writing was engaging, the characters well-written, and the time period compelling. Exploring queer and trans identities in Appalachia post WWI, where religious bigotry, eugenics, and modernization clash was something I’ve not explored before. I enjoyed Mandelo’s other novella and was pleased to enjoy this one just as much, great stories with even better senses of place and atmosphere.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, Gore, and Homophobia
Moderate: Abortion, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Rape