"Where there is war, there are monsters. They are drawn to the violence, seduced by the evil on display in humans. And when monsters slip into a place, they never go away." Thanks to @algonquinyr for the gifted copy. Our Shadows Have Claws was the perfect way to start of spooky season with a Latinx twist. I loved the range of authors and diverse storytelling. I enjoyed the social commentary sprinkled into the storytelling that complemented the horror. It was interesting to learn about the different monsters and folklore and the ways that some of the authors retold some of my childhood favorites was very creative. The standouts for me were: 🧟♂️ Sugary Deaths by Lilliam Rivera because I have always been fascinated with gargoyle stories. 🧟♂️ Beware the Empty Subway Car by Maika and Maritza Moulite introduced me to lougarou. 🧟♂️ Dismembered by Ann Davila Cardinal felt like a story from home. 🧟♂️ The Boy From Hell by Amparo Ortiz was a favorite. I love the way Amparo's mind works. I appreciated that the authors didn't shy away from intersectionality in representation and celebrated their rich cultures. I took away something new from each story in this anthology. This collection has a little bit of everything and appeals to all levels of spooky readers. If you love magic and mystery and you're looking for a solid latinx horror collection, then be sure to add this one to your TBR. I would love to this one become a series featuring more Latinx voices in the future. This is October's pick for @haylibrosenlacasa so it's not too late to join them in the discussion. #OurShadowsHaveClaws #horror #AmparoOrtiz #YamileSaiedMendez #bookrecommendation #bookreview #bookstagrammer #bookcommunity #bookphotos #latinxbookstagram #latinxbooks #latinxhorror #reading #monsters #folklore #booklover #tbr #readers of Instagram #anthology #BIPOCBookstagram #spookyseason #booklover #magic #diversehorror (at The Bushwick Collective) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjokil2L1_0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
