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I was really in to this story until about halfway through when it kind of just lost me. Things got a little too complicated for my liking and then the ending was a big disappointment for me too. 

While I didn’t love this as much as Jackson’s other work I’ve read I can still absolutely appreciate the complex and interesting characters she created. It’s still a good read, just not my favourite by her. 

This book is why I don’t talk to my neighbours. Kidding aside, I fucking LOVED this book. It was dark and sinister as fuck and I adored it. Some parts were just so damn creepy, I found myself wanting to look over my shoulder and make sure I was alone. Seriously dug the cult-y vibes too! 

I was so worried this would pale in comparison to the first because I loved the first so damn much. But thankfully that worry was unfounded and it was absolutely brilliant. I just love this world and these characters so much, I could truly stay immersed in it forever. Just so beautiful and heartwarming, I can’t recommend this book and this series highly enough! 

Such a disappointment. My least favourite Oyeyemi I’ve read so far. 

I think this might just be my favourite Stephen Graham Jones yet. Just so fucking bloody brilliant and original, I won’t be over this one for a long time! 

I don’t even know where to start with this one because it was just so damn good that it blew my mind into smithereens. Normally I can smell a twist a mile away but this one came out of left field and had my jaw literally dropping. So good and so deliciously creepy! 

A little longer than was necessary but still an absolutely fascinating read on the wild and sad story that obsessed the whole world and still kind of does. 

Junji Ito just never fails to wow me with their work. It’s always creepy and horrifying and visually stunning. I really don’t see what more you can ask for! I particularly enjoyed the titular story from this collection, probably one of my faves by Ito that I’ve read.