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A review by drakaina16
The Nightmare Box and Other Stories by Cynthia Gómez
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.5
Thank you to BookSirens for providing a review copy.
As soon as I read the blurb, I knew I had to read this book. Stories that center BIPOCs, queers, and feminine rage? Yes, please! This collection did not disappoint, and I look forward to reading more by Cynthia Gómez. 4.5 stars
Lips Like Sugar ⭐⭐⭐⭐.25
A Kiss to Build a Dream On ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
The Nightmare Box ⭐⭐⭐.5
Will They Disappear ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Road Out of Nowhere ⭐⭐⭐.75
Huitzol and the Rope of Thorns ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
The Teachers’ Association ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
The Weight of It ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Red Brick ⭐⭐⭐⭐.25
Someone Else’s to Destroy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Unburied ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
Hot and Cold ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
As soon as I read the blurb, I knew I had to read this book. Stories that center BIPOCs, queers, and feminine rage? Yes, please! This collection did not disappoint, and I look forward to reading more by Cynthia Gómez. 4.5 stars
Lips Like Sugar ⭐⭐⭐⭐.25
A Kiss to Build a Dream On ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
The Nightmare Box ⭐⭐⭐.5
Will They Disappear ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Road Out of Nowhere ⭐⭐⭐.75
Huitzol and the Rope of Thorns ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
The Teachers’ Association ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
The Weight of It ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Red Brick ⭐⭐⭐⭐.25
Someone Else’s to Destroy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Unburied ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
Hot and Cold ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5