scaredy_bear's reviews
69 reviews

This short story collection features four tales that explore the theme of skin in various ways, including slivers, snake skin, glass cuts, burns, and pricks. The audiobook version, with its unique narrators for each story, was a great way to experience the tales. Eric LaRocca's writing style shines, and the characters' distinct voices come alive when heard aloud. It's captivating to see how each character's unusual mind works. As an added bonus, almost every story features queer characters, making this a great choice for Pride Month reading. I highly recommend giving this book a try! 

Similar vibes: Under the Skin (2013), Piercing by Ryū Murakami 

Thank you, NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for sending this audiobook for review consideration. All opinions are my own. 

This book left me wanting more but not in the best way. It has plenty of interesting characters but none feel overly fleshed out. The Black Mirror style story is fun but relied too much on horny vibes (generally not a complaint) that didnt leave room for much else.

Thank you, NetGalley and Image Comics for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

How do I (admittedly a whole ass adult) go to Monster Island Summer Camp because I’m sooooo in! 

This book is full of diverse and loveable characters that you won’t want to leave. 

Oliver Ono has illustrated such a gorgeous comic but the monsters especially are so cute. Please check out this book!! 

Thank you, NetGalley and IDW Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The plot felt maybe a bit weak, and initially there was a lot of characters to keep track of but I think this book is worth the read alone for all the unique creature descriptions. The general idea is fun and there’s some likeable characters for sure! Overall, a mixed bag but still worth the read.

A fast-paced, sweet little yuri. The title made it sound more menacing than it really is. Very fluffy (a compliment). Excited to read the next one!

Scott Snyder (American Vampire) returns to his Dark Spaces anthology series with “Dark Spaces: Dungeon”, a haunting crime story of a mysterious kidnapper with a penchant for torture and the people who want to bring them to justice. This book is full of beautiful illustrations and visceral storytelling. Check it out! 

Similar Vibes: Nailbiter Series by Mike Henderson & Joshua Williamson, Silence of the Lambs 

Thank you, NetGalley and IDW Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. 

 A haunting collection of short stories, “The Japanese Box & Other Stories” by Jennifer Anne Gordon, explores the horror of our own psyches. With unreliable narrators at the helm of most of the stories, you’ll be questioning what’s real to the very last page. Each piece feels like a master study of grief and sadness. Gordon creates such lonely worlds but writes them with such poetry. 

Similar Vibes: Come Closer by Sara Gran, and Daniel Isn’t Real (2019) 

 Thank you, NetGalley and Last Waltz Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.