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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

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dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story by Sarah Myer

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dark emotional funny fast-paced

4.5

Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology by Shane Hawk, Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.

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dark funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

This book 100% sold me onto anthologies and now I feel like I’ve been missing out! I loved the variety of stories presented in this book, some resonating more than others for me. But I guess that’s what beauty of anthologies and collected short stories! I am so looking forward to checking out more, especially those collecting stories written by POCs. I’ve had my eye on Jordan Peele’s Out There Screaming, Night of the Living Queers, and Through the Night Like a Snake, so I’ll have to check those out. Any other recommendations of horror anthologies?

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