Ryan’s Best Books of 2021
2021 was a crazy year for me, and 2022 looks like it will be even crazier. These are the books that helped me make it through. Continue reading Ryan’s Best Books of 2021
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Review of ‘My Heart is a Chainsaw’
My Heart is a Chainsaw is a masterful execution, reminiscent of Scream with its metatextual structure, the novel transcends the genre by moving through a complex world in a way that tastefully addresses race, wealth inequality, and sexual abuse. Continue reading Review of ‘My Heart is a Chainsaw’
Review of ‘Strange Tales from Japan’
Strange Tales from Japan is a collection of oral tales that offers a more comprehensive look into the psyche of Japan’s culture. Continue reading Review of ‘Strange Tales from Japan’
5 Halloween Perfect Novella’s
It’s Halloween and with a resurgence of horror novella’s, we’ve picked out five perfect for a spooky Hallows Eve. Continue reading 5 Halloween Perfect Novella’s
Review of ‘Autumn Falls’
Autumn Falls had the potential to be a great horror but is fraught with inconsistent writing and poor execution. Continue reading Review of ‘Autumn Falls’
Review of ‘When Things Get Dark’
When Things Get Dark is a collection of exceptional short stories that honors Shirley Jackson in a wonderfully thrilling way. Continue reading Review of ‘When Things Get Dark’
Review of ‘Natural Consequences’
Natural Consequences gives readers a thoughtful examination of gender tropes through the lens of an alien species. Continue reading Review of ‘Natural Consequences’
Review of ‘Little Bird’
Little Bird is a collection of short stories that captures a sense of unreality, captures shots of feeling and reflections on the meaning of words. Continue reading Review of ‘Little Bird’
Review of ‘The Glassy Burning Floor of Hell’
United by Evenson’s dark humor and cynicism, the collection within The Glassy Burning Floor of Hell is an incredible accomplishment. Continue reading Review of ‘The Glassy Burning Floor of Hell’
Review of ‘Jaguars’ Tomb’
Jaguars’ Tomb is a challenging read, but Gorodischer’s metatextual take on addressing tragedy in fiction is well worth the work. Continue reading Review of ‘Jaguars’ Tomb’