I didn't really know what to expect from Green Fuse Burning but I'm always looking to pick up more short horror. The first half of this book does a great job at establishing the main character, Rita. Her past feels rich and reading about her relationship with her girlfriend, Molly, felt so real. In the second half of the book, the horror is truly gross and disturbing and I will think about those frogs every time I see one, I think. Additionally, the way the horror Rita encounters in nature is used as a way for her to process her grief over her father is such an interesting take. (Highly recommend the author's note at the end!!)

What lost me here is the building of the horror. There is a strong opening scene but then the horrific elements are largely dropped for a while. The building of strange things happening at her art retreat was a little too delayed for me. When we got there, it was great but I wanted to have that tension start building a little sooner.