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A review by margaretadelle
Monstrosity by Laura Diaz de Arce
5.0
**I was sent an ecopy by the author for review**
While the cover makes the book seem mostly horror, the genres of the stories range from the scary to the sci-fi, with some Chilean folklore mixed in. Admittedly, "How Eduardo Found His Heart" was a bit difficult for me to read, as it was in "Spanglish." But the gist was still heartwarming. The last two stories are tied for my favorite. There's the tale of an android prostitute gaining sentience and one with an ancient succubus trying to raise a preteen daughter and fight conservative city ordinances.
I also loved how much worldbuilding the author can fit into small stories. Sci-fi can be difficult enough to pull off in full novels, but she can create whole worlds in a couple thousand words. If you love the weird and the absurd, this is the perfect read.
While the cover makes the book seem mostly horror, the genres of the stories range from the scary to the sci-fi, with some Chilean folklore mixed in. Admittedly, "How Eduardo Found His Heart" was a bit difficult for me to read, as it was in "Spanglish." But the gist was still heartwarming. The last two stories are tied for my favorite. There's the tale of an android prostitute gaining sentience and one with an ancient succubus trying to raise a preteen daughter and fight conservative city ordinances.
I also loved how much worldbuilding the author can fit into small stories. Sci-fi can be difficult enough to pull off in full novels, but she can create whole worlds in a couple thousand words. If you love the weird and the absurd, this is the perfect read.