A review by sandracatt
The Poison Eaters: And Other Stories by Holly Black

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Out of 12 short stories (all of them are dark and mostly sad, typical Holly Black), my most favorite is The Coat of Stars. I feel all the feels with this story. So emotionally draining and the saving grace for me is that it ends with a happy ending, which is unexpected from this collection of stories.
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