A review by drakaina16
Escape from Beckyville: Tales of Race, Hair and Rage by Nicole D. Sconiers

challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I was so impressed by Nicole D. Sconiers' story in Jordan Peele's Out There Screaming anthology ("A Bird Sits By the Etching Tree") that I immediately sought out her other works. Escape From Beckyville did not disappoint. Told through the eyes of various women with the last name Jones, the stories deftly weave between horror, speculative fiction, science fiction, and magical realism. Strong 5 stars

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