I had to DNF this book for a couple of reasons, mainly being content that made me uncomfortable. Before I get into it I do think this author has talent and skill in terms of technical writing. There was no issue with that. And these stories are definitely meant to be dark and make you think. That was achieved as well. However, there were several instances in the book that I felt were inappropriate.

CW: Discussion of racial slurs, ableist language, incest, suicide.

First, I was a little uncomfortable with one part of the story where it insinuated the white men for the "east" aka the mainland of the USA. I'm Indigenous so this just didn't feel good to me but I decided to keep reading because I try to have an open mind within reason. 

In another one of the stories she describes a character who is doesn't have legs as a "cripple." The characters are dark and raunchy so I think this is what she was aiming for but I felt she had already accomplished that without the use of that.

There is also a part where said disabled character sleeps with his aunt because she wants him to see life is worth living before she commits suicide with her husband.

At least that is how I interpreted the intended purpose of them sleeping together.

After that story I hesitatingly moved on to the next one because I don't like not finishing a book. I want to be able to give a thorough review to cover every part from start to finish. But after the n-word, with the hard r was used, even with connotation as criticism, I decided it was best for me to DNF because I had gone beyond my threshold and was uncomfortable.

With books that are dark and take on difficult topics, I think there is a way to get into the nitty gritty and show those really awful characters who reflect real life people who say those things or do those things without actually portraying it for the consideration of readers. We are able to fill in the blank of how they would be in the real world. At the end of the day, this just wasn't the book for me and I felt it would be best if I did not continue forward.