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rackncheese's review
5.0
I have never connected to a writer's work the way I do to Eric Raglin's. I originally discovered his writing through his story in Queer Saints about blowing up Hobby Lobbies and immediately sought out everything I could that he's written. I'm happy to say that I'm equally pleased with this collection. I had the uncanny feeling throughout the book that Raglin and I have the same brain; I felt that emotionally connected to each of the stories. Looking forward to scrounging up all the rest of the collections he's published in so I can read more!
theduchess93's review
5.0
A rare collection of short stories where each one was genuinely good! And queer. Always a plus.
alexbestwick's review
dark
emotional
reflective
4.0
Great short story collection. Spooky, queer, and at times strangely wholesome, with an emphasis on the strange.
My favourites: Ivory, Gray Matter, The Lord Above & My Better Half
My favourites: Ivory, Gray Matter, The Lord Above & My Better Half
book_creature's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Biphobia, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Dementia, Animal death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, and Child death
Minor: Racism, Suicide, Drug abuse, and Infertility
alexluceli's review
5.0
a rare short story collection in which every story is an absolute banger! this collection is too good and quenches the ever present need for more, more, more queer weird horror. i can’t stress enough that every story here is great, but some standouts are:
• “mother’s tongue”
• “for my final girl”
• “remy rook the cannibal cook” (perhaps my overall favorite, so unique and inventive)
• “smaller”
• “when mothman came to queer lake”
i highly recommend this collection and i look forward to reading more of raglin’s writing!
• “mother’s tongue”
• “for my final girl”
• “remy rook the cannibal cook” (perhaps my overall favorite, so unique and inventive)
• “smaller”
• “when mothman came to queer lake”
i highly recommend this collection and i look forward to reading more of raglin’s writing!
rrrebeccajayne's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.5
Finally, the queer horror I've been looking for! I just received this in a book subscription box, and I'm so glad I did or so might have never came across it.
I had so much fun reading this collection of stories, I smashed through most of it in one sitting, which is rare for me lately. I love how each story is written in a different style, and each one tells a completely different story, a lot of them very unique, it really draws you in and keeps you interested.
There's a story in here for everyone, a lot of them are based in everyday experiences with a horror twist, so a lot of people will be able to find something they relate to in here.
I had so much fun reading this collection of stories, I smashed through most of it in one sitting, which is rare for me lately. I love how each story is written in a different style, and each one tells a completely different story, a lot of them very unique, it really draws you in and keeps you interested.
There's a story in here for everyone, a lot of them are based in everyday experiences with a horror twist, so a lot of people will be able to find something they relate to in here.
whatellisreadnext's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.0
Some great range shown in this collection, there are some dark and messed up stories in here, so obviously I really enjoyed it. Some were stronger than others, but overall it was really solid. Loved hearing Eric's inspiration for every story at the end aswell, highlights include Top 5 Ghosts Caught On Camera, My Better Half and When Mothman Came to Queer Lake.
esh_among_the_ether's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5