A review by sarai0410
Bound in Blood by Johnny Mains

dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

I don't typically venture into short story collection/anthologies, but when I saw this in the library, I just had to pick it up - in part due to the ominous title and it being spooky season, but also because I spotted A.G. Slatter on the contributing authors list and absolutely love their work. 

The collection overall was enjoyable, with some hits and misses. My top four of the collection (in order as written in the book) are:
  1. Whatever Remains After You Leave Me by Eric LaRocca 
  2. Choose Your Own Adventure by Nadia Bulkin 
  3. The Witch's Pillow Book by Priya Sharma 
  4. Bell, Book and Lamp by A.G. Slatter 

Each was uniquely written and creepy in their own ways, highlighting the dark side of books.