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