A review by libraryofdoe
Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw

challenging dark informative fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is the problem with horror movies:
Everyone knows what’s coming next but actions have momentum, every decision an equal and justified reaction. Just because you know you should, doesn’t mean that you can, stop.

A fantastic novella taking and accepting the horror genre for all it’s clichés and tropes with (some) extremely self aware characters that still manages to be spine-chillingly creepy. I was very glad to find a horror with multiple female-presenting characters and no reference to SA.

While I expected a good spook, I was pleasantly surprised by the cultural knowledge packed into this. Definitely one I would recommend to fans of supernatural horror.
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