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kiracat13's review
dark
1.0
Overly descriptive about things that have no relevance, and not very well written. Disliked the first story and became frustrated and bored with the writing of the second. Reader of the audiobook was very robotic. Did not finish.
Content Warnings
Minor: Incest
raereadssmut's review
dark
fast-paced
4.25
Absolutely loved these short stories!! I think my favorite one was “Spores” because it gave me The Last Of Us vibes and fungi is very smart and can learn to live in any environment it’s given the opportunity to live in….
temporaryinfatuation's review
3.0
a bouquet of viscera
— rtc
— popsugar reading challenge #1 : “a book you meant to read in 2022”
— rtc
— popsugar reading challenge #1 : “a book you meant to read in 2022”
necrabelle's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
2.25
leahrosereads's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
Revenge is a dish best served with brain eating amoebas... That's the saying right?
Political Suicide was my favorite story but there's not a miss in the bunch. This collection is gross, gory, and even orgasmic for one of the characters (strong side eye there lol).
Maybe pass if you're squeamish or don't read while eating.
Political Suicide was my favorite story but there's not a miss in the bunch. This collection is gross, gory, and even orgasmic for one of the characters (strong side eye there lol).
Maybe pass if you're squeamish or don't read while eating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Body horror, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Cancer, Medical trauma, Medical content, Incest, Confinement, Sexual violence, Murder, Torture, Terminal illness, Sexual content, Rape, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Child death
Minor: Alcohol
ngallegos87's review
5.0
Great collection of stories. Nelson doesn't shy away from gross or gore and given her medical background, writes it well. Each story was amazing in its own way but Jinx really stood out for me. Jinx is a story that really gets under your skin (by design) and it's heartbreaking but beautifully written.
pandasbookshelf's review
5.0
A horror feast with something for everyone
This horror anthology delivers a little something for all horror fans. There is body horror, creatures, serial killers, revenge stories, zombies and cannibalism and much more. A real horror treat that you won't want to put down. I read it across two sittings. This author was new to me but I can assuredly say that I will be reading more. She is an author to watch for sure, I look forward to seeing what else she cooks up for us.
This horror anthology delivers a little something for all horror fans. There is body horror, creatures, serial killers, revenge stories, zombies and cannibalism and much more. A real horror treat that you won't want to put down. I read it across two sittings. This author was new to me but I can assuredly say that I will be reading more. She is an author to watch for sure, I look forward to seeing what else she cooks up for us.
paulataua's review
3.0
A first collection of short horror stories from the very promising Bridgett Nelson. The stories are cleverly conceived and well written even if they tend to lack the bite that one feels will come in time. My favorite was ‘Spore’ which gradually got more and more repulsive as it got nearer and nearer to the end. It's a very readable debut collection and she's a writer to keep an eye out for in the future!
wolfshine's review
5.0
Macabre and intense, A Bouquet of Viscera is a fantastic collection of extreme horror. With plenty of blood, gore, and suspenseful plot twists, each story will hook you and hold you hostage. From deadly fungus, to underwater monsters, and deranged psychopaths, this book has something for everyone.
If I had to pick a favorite in the collection, I’d say I enjoyed “The Show Must Go On” on the most with “Political Suicide” a close second.
If you’re in the mood for something dark and wicked this poky season, you won’t be disappointed with this selection!
If I had to pick a favorite in the collection, I’d say I enjoyed “The Show Must Go On” on the most with “Political Suicide” a close second.
If you’re in the mood for something dark and wicked this poky season, you won’t be disappointed with this selection!