A review by shereadstales
Man Made Monsters, by Andrea L. Rogers

dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Thanks to NetGalley and Levine Querido, Arthur A. Levine for the digital galley of this book.

Cherokee writer Andrea L. Rogers’ debut YA book delves into some of our favorite monsters (werewolves, vampires, zombies, etc) but balances them with the sometimes scarier horrors of man, including empire, of intimate partner violence, of dispossession. She also incorporates some of the classic Cherokee stories of Deer Woman and fantastical sea creatures. These stories do horror in the best possible way, traditional monsters mixed with the horrors of man as metaphor for our current fears. Throw in classic folk tales, and you’ve got me.

I loved the variety of characters, monsters, and stories, and I’d love to read more of Rogers writing. More Indigenous rep, especially in horror, please. Definitely recommend, whether you’re into YA or not, there’s something for all horror lovers in this collection.