Stunningly fierce ... Slaughter intentionally blurs the line between real and unreal and ghosts and people, creating a spellbinding tilt across stories and worlds. This dark but whimsical collection is perfect for fans of magical realism and strong female characters.
Each voice is decidedly female, with the various incarnations revealing the inherent dangers, vulnerabilities, and strengths of living in a female body ... In addition to the delightfully tangled worlds Slaughter so compellingly creates, there is an added enjoyment in her elastic use of form.
Taken as a whole, the amount of suffering faced by the characters makes the book feel one-note, though there are plenty of inviting lyrical descriptions ... Those who can power through the pervading gloom will appreciate Slaughter’s storytelling chops.
