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A review by smalltowncreepy
This Skin Was Once Mine and Other Disturbances by Eric LaRocca
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A dark, unnerving, and surprising collection of stories.
The first story which the book is named for has Gillian Flynn vibes but much darkner.
My favorite story was the 3rd, All the Parts of You That Won't Easily Burn but I can't share why without risking spoilers.
The 2nd book, Seedling, reminds me of Kathe Koja's The Cipher and I do think that fans of that novel will enjoy this collection.
Prickle was my least favorite of the stories but it was also a good read.
The first story which the book is named for has Gillian Flynn vibes but much darkner.
My favorite story was the 3rd, All the Parts of You That Won't Easily Burn but I can't share why without risking spoilers.
The 2nd book, Seedling, reminds me of Kathe Koja's The Cipher and I do think that fans of that novel will enjoy this collection.
Prickle was my least favorite of the stories but it was also a good read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Death, and Death of parent