4.25/5

This is the first time I'm reading Yah-Yah and I have to say, I'm looking forward to reading her other works. This book of short stories flowed nicely and very well written. Each story gave me a sense of discomfort or spine chill that I look for reading any type of horror.

The stories: You have a pregnant woman who has strange cravings. (This was my favorite. ) A murderer who experiences the other side. A strained friendship after a prom outing goes wrong. A single woman who decides to become one with her garden. A mother whose son goes missing and when he comes back, well, I guess he's back. A young girl being taught how to tell herbs via sight. A queer man is punished for his actions. A young woman experiences religious rapture. And a girl walks home alone and experiences being washed followed by...

All stories has a unique twist. Though there was one or two that weren't very fulfilling, most, I feel were strong. Writing short stories is no easy feat and it takes talent to give a full stories in such few words and I believe Yah-Yah did this quite well. I look forward to reading her other work.

Thanks to net galley, nyx publishing and the author for the opportunity to read this gem. Best of luck on release day.