A review by drakaina16
Out There Screaming by Jordan Peele, John Joseph Adams

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

5.0

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a review copy. 

As soon as I heard this anthology was coming out, it became one of my most anticipated releases of the year. It absolutely lived up to my expectations. There are stories included that were so good, so mind-blowing that I ended up buying all the author's works. Strong 5 stars. 

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