Synopsis
Be warned, dear reader: The Black girls survive in this one.
Celebrating a new generation of bestselling and acclaimed Black writers, The Black Girl Survives in This One makes space for Black girls in horror. Fifteen chilling and thought-provoking stories place Black girls front and center as heroes and survivors who slay monsters, battle spirits, and face down death. Prepare to be terrified and left breathless by the pieces in this anthology.
Review
This book is incredible! I love anything that not only points out a trope but then squashes it, so the title alone told me this would be good. Obviously, there were stories I liked more than others, but I would read every single full-length novel if these shorts were explored more. Every story was completely different and really covered the whole gamut of horror types. There wasn't anything super gory or horrific that I would warn sensitive readers to skip, they are mostly fun, somewhat campy, traditional horror stories.
If you enjoy the horror genre at all - add this to your list!
I received my copy as a giveaway prize from Flatiron Books, so thank you Goodreads and Flatiron Books for this ARC!
Dates read: Nov 26, 2023 - Dec 13, 2023