A review by crtaxon
It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right by Helena O'Connor, Laurel Hightower, Cormack Baldwin, Eric Raglin, Madison McSweeney, Gabino Iglesias, Erin Brown, Drew E. Huff, Gemma Files, LC von Hessen, Alex Woodroe, Angela Sylvaine, Wendy N. Wagner, K.A. Wiggins, Erin Keating, Nikki R. Leigh, J.V. Gachs, Laird Barron, Tom Coombe, Belicia Rhea, Brandon Applegate, Taylor Rae, Hailey Piper, Patrick Barb, Die Booth, Edward Lodi, Danielle Davis, Lyndon Nicholas
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
I normally find the stories in any given anthology hit or miss. But I enjoyed most-to-all of the stories in this one! I appreciated the section in the back that gave the authors space to talk about their stories and their chosen tropes.
Fair warning: expect emotional whiplash. Some of the stories are lighthearted as horror comes. Silly, even, poking fun at beloved old tropes. Others are emotionally devastating in a way only horror can be. There is not much indication which type the story will be until you're in the thick of it, so prepare yourself for anything.
Fair warning: expect emotional whiplash. Some of the stories are lighthearted as horror comes. Silly, even, poking fun at beloved old tropes. Others are emotionally devastating in a way only horror can be. There is not much indication which type the story will be until you're in the thick of it, so prepare yourself for anything.