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Mother Knows Best by Lindy Ryan
challenging
dark
emotional
4.0
i needed that triumphant ending! reading this felt like pressing on a bruise. i'm glad this kind of horror exists.
The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain by Sofia Samatar
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Bound in Flesh: An Anthology of Trans Body Horror by Lor Gislason
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
5.0
i think i would have enjoyed this at any time as a trans weirdo who deeply enjoys weird horror short stories, but reading this now when i've been really exploring my identity made this hit like a bolt of lightning. this is a fantastically weird collection that scratched so many itches i didn't know i had - different flavors of horror, erotica, the trans experience, all blended together in such a good way. this won't be for everyone, but i highly recommend it if it sounds even remotely interesting. makes me want to reread Your Body is Not Your Body from 10p!
Red Ice by Damien Casey
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
Life of Melody by Mari Costa
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
super cute!! I would have liked a bit more backstory/worldbuilding, especially to explain how fairies worked/why the sudden stakes were there/what the role of magic is and why they have to hide when magic is used regularly by humans, but the cuteness largely carries this.