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bi_n_large's review
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Hate crime, Racism, Transphobia, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Police brutality, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
readingmushrooms's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
An anthology of queer horror, Queer Little Nightmares is monstrously fun and thought provoking. Though filled with monsters very, very big and not entirely human, many readers can identify and relate to the struggles and lives the characters lead.
Larger chapters are followed by short poems or stories lasting a minute or two long, perfect for preparing for the next travesty (or shocking twist) to take place.
I really liked that even though these characters are technically considered “monsters”, sometimes the true horror is the situations they find themselves in, or the unassuming human in their world. Being gay, lesbian, trans, etc. can be lonely. Unfortunately we live in a world where differences are not always celebrated. We feel like the monsters of our own stories, but I feel like that shouldn’t be devastating like many traditional horror movies make it out to be. Our community has so many beautiful and creative people in it, and this anthology is a collection of such-peoples’ works of wonder.
I would recommend this book for any adult part of the LGBT+ community wanting an entertaining and sometimes relatable read; those who don’t identify with the LGBT+ community can also find themselves saying “just one more chapter” repeatedly, getting lost in the pages. I know I will be coming back to this collection many more times in the future, both in its entirety and in sections.
Some of the stories contain sexual content, violence, gore, etc. Please check trigger warnings before diving in. I added as many as I could think of relating to the stories in the provided section of this review, but please research for any more I could have accidentally left out while making this review.
Rating: 5/5 stars
Larger chapters are followed by short poems or stories lasting a minute or two long, perfect for preparing for the next travesty (or shocking twist) to take place.
I really liked that even though these characters are technically considered “monsters”, sometimes the true horror is the situations they find themselves in, or the unassuming human in their world. Being gay, lesbian, trans, etc. can be lonely. Unfortunately we live in a world where differences are not always celebrated. We feel like the monsters of our own stories, but I feel like that shouldn’t be devastating like many traditional horror movies make it out to be. Our community has so many beautiful and creative people in it, and this anthology is a collection of such-peoples’ works of wonder.
I would recommend this book for any adult part of the LGBT+ community wanting an entertaining and sometimes relatable read; those who don’t identify with the LGBT+ community can also find themselves saying “just one more chapter” repeatedly, getting lost in the pages. I know I will be coming back to this collection many more times in the future, both in its entirety and in sections.
Some of the stories contain sexual content, violence, gore, etc. Please check trigger warnings before diving in. I added as many as I could think of relating to the stories in the provided section of this review, but please research for any more I could have accidentally left out while making this review.
Rating: 5/5 stars
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Homophobia and Police brutality
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
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