Tag: fiction

Cows by Matthew Stokoe Review: When Splatterpunk Sacrifices Story for Shock

This review explores Cows by Matthew Stokoe as an example of Splatterpunk that prioritizes shock value over storytelling. While the novel delivers relentless gore and disturbing imagery, its lack of nuanced characters and unpredictability weakens its impact. Despite moments of striking prose and thematic depth, the book ultimately falls short of its potential.

Exploring Morality in Dystopian Fiction: Tender is the Flesh

I recently picked up a book that I’ve seen circulating a lot in online book groups. Based on the description alone I already wanted to read it, but I was even more curious after seeing how polarizing it has been. This is one of those books that seems to be a love-it-or-hate-it situation with little…… Continue reading Exploring Morality in Dystopian Fiction: Tender is the Flesh

Stolen Tongues: A Deep Dive into Horror and Relationships

Over the weekend I finished reading my first horror novel of the year and I wish I had something more eloquent to say than it is just so, so good. So good! Stolen Tongues by Felix Blackwell is an incredible cabin-in-the-woods horror masterpiece that respectfully explores a Native American legend while keeping you guessing every…… Continue reading Stolen Tongues: A Deep Dive into Horror and Relationships