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Chlorophobia: An Eco-Horror Anthology by A.R. Ward

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense

5.0

Jones by Ash Ericmore

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challenging dark funny mysterious tense 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? Yes

5.0

A married couple, at first just referred to Mr. Jones and Mrs Jones, appear to be average, unexceptional people, yet both of them are serial killers. Mr Jones murders women in gruesome ways, while Mrs Jones has sex with men and then poisons them. Neither of them is aware that their spouse is a serial killer, which is pretty hilarious in my opinion.

It was fun reading from both of their perspectives, especially when Mr Jones thinks about how he can't be exposed as a murderer or else his wife will lose her job, lol Also I really like that none of the pets are murdered in this novella. This is my third time reading something by Ash Ericmore and as always I am not disappointed by his work. :)

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Elegy for the Undead by Matthew Vesely

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challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

Lyle and Jude are happily married when a virus breaks out that causes the infected to behave aggresively and violently, so they're basically zombies. Lyle gets bitten, but manages to survive thanks to a vaccine. However, the vaccine only slowed down the virus for Lyle, so Jude has to grieve while having to watch his husband slowly deteriorate. The themes of grief and love are presented in such a beautiful and heartfelt manner. I am very glad I checked this book out despite how much I hate stuff that involves zombies.

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