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A review by michaelion
Our Shadows Have Claws: 15 Latin American Monster Stories by Amparo Ortiz, Yamile Saied Méndez
dark
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There was one story so amazing so beautiful I was like surely the author is a staple in the horror genre. Wrong. Not a single horror book out. Just middle grade. M Garcia Pena when I find you I’m giving you potential horror story plots! Or else!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Self harm, Kidnapping, and Car accident
Minor: Genocide, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, and Lesbophobia