this was really good ♡ to be fair, it's mostly because of the theme. i'm a fan of books that combine gothic elements and queer identities. enjoyed the writing style, and it's truly rare for me to not hate at least one story in a collection. but i don't hate any here! one of the main things this collection has going for it is the fact that it's not boring (to me at least) and it keeps you interested. the pacing is good and i don't think it's too long. i'll pick favourites after i reread, but for now stories that stood out would be hags, lipless grin, no dominion, and raw pork and opium. i think raw pork and opium especially stands out because of it's uniqueness. lovely + i'll be reading more from leon craig for sure !!