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Open Throat by Henry Hoke
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
interesting
The Secret Life of Insects by Bernardo Esquinça
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
decent collection.
Hot Singles in Your Area by Jordan Shiveley
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
Sad to report I thought this was bad. I like Shiveley's online horror stuff, but it turns out it can't support a novel length word. This read as HOUSE OF LEAVES x THE YELLOW SIGN, but written by a 15 year old writing their first r/nosleep post.
Enchanted Creatures: Our Monsters and Their Meanings by Natalie Lawrence
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
A little freudian in the analysis for my taste but still very interesting
Cascade Failure by L.M. Sagas
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
lots of fun
A Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
I really wanted to like this, but the characterisation was shallow, and the writing flat. I ended up finding it dull.
Wild Geese by Soula Emmanuel
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
kinda pretentious, but I liked it
Dogs and Monsters by Mark Haddon
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A good collection. Least favourite was D.O.G.Z, favourite was THE WILDERNESS
The Two Doctors Górski by Isaac Fellman
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
very well written and fascinating.