Suburban Monsters

I was a bit skeptical, at first. Aiming more towards a solid 3 rating. But each story is so unique, written so well. It's easy to forget that it isn't a collection of different authors. We're talking various themes, different writing approaches, POVs... Poppy and The Stumblyum Imperative were definitely my two favorite. I liked how each one sort of touched upon something real and deep, in their own way. Definitely enjoyed this read! It was my first time reading this author's work, but won't be the last.

4/5⭐️ Transformation seems to be a common thread in these thirteen twisted (and twisty) tales. Most are creepy, some just really weird, but all grabbed my attention from each start! Themes of loneliness, depression, revenge, bullying, addiction, and more show up in homes, at the beach, birthday parties, and in a creepy af kids' television show. This collection will take you down rabbit holes and make you give every mannequin you ever see for the rest of your life a hard second look!

I enjoyed this, not knowing anything about the author. I've been a fan of the short story genre, and this didn't disappoint. Some creepy, some thoughtful, some horrible, the author covered a bunch of bases, and was pretty successful. I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.