Scan barcode
lurieta's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
exclusivepalmbeachliving's review
5.0
When I heard that Richard Z. Santos was editing a Latino Horror story anthology with some of my favorite authors as contributors and some new ones that were not on my rada.
I just knew I was going to be in for a treat, Con Chile y todo!
From the Introduction by Richard Santos to the contributors note, This collection is one that will stick with me for a long time. I loved the new fresh takes on Latin American/ Mexican-American Lore mixed in with immigration, cartel violence, demonization of Latinos in media, ghost, zombies, creepy creatures and so much more.
What I loved most is the fact that I was reading horror stories infused with Sci-fi, Magical realism, and poetry. These stories felt so lyrical and were able to portray the Latinx Struggle and cruel reality that we are faced with in the daily.
It was interesting to see some of my favorite authors to venture into new territories ( horror ) and felt so proud to know that..DAMN! They did so great! Anyway, Don’t let this collection sit on your TBR for too long.
It’s rare to come across a short story collection where you feel connected to every single story, and this was it for me. But i know my book besties are gonna ask which ones were my faves and for you , ✨My favorites are ✨
Migrants by Ruben Degollado
La Llorona happenings by Flor Salcedo
It said “Bellevue” by Sydney Macias
What the hurricane took by Ann Davila Cardinal
Chola Salvation by Estella Gonzales
Tamales by Jose Alanis
Detached by Leticia Urrieta
Anyway, Do not sleep on this anthology.
I just knew I was going to be in for a treat, Con Chile y todo!
From the Introduction by Richard Santos to the contributors note, This collection is one that will stick with me for a long time. I loved the new fresh takes on Latin American/ Mexican-American Lore mixed in with immigration, cartel violence, demonization of Latinos in media, ghost, zombies, creepy creatures and so much more.
What I loved most is the fact that I was reading horror stories infused with Sci-fi, Magical realism, and poetry. These stories felt so lyrical and were able to portray the Latinx Struggle and cruel reality that we are faced with in the daily.
It was interesting to see some of my favorite authors to venture into new territories ( horror ) and felt so proud to know that..DAMN! They did so great! Anyway, Don’t let this collection sit on your TBR for too long.
It’s rare to come across a short story collection where you feel connected to every single story, and this was it for me. But i know my book besties are gonna ask which ones were my faves and for you , ✨My favorites are ✨
Migrants by Ruben Degollado
La Llorona happenings by Flor Salcedo
It said “Bellevue” by Sydney Macias
What the hurricane took by Ann Davila Cardinal
Chola Salvation by Estella Gonzales
Tamales by Jose Alanis
Detached by Leticia Urrieta
Anyway, Do not sleep on this anthology.
More...