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4.0

Tales of the What the F*ck is a collection of sixteen short stories and six poems, all of which will leave you wanting for more. I definitely stepped outside of my comfort zone with this book. While it is not a book I would typically be found picking up from the store or the library, I am glad I participated in the blog tour for it and got to read it. 

The stories and poems belong to a diverse range of genres and themes. But the tone remains dark and somewhat twisted throughout them all. Dark humour can also be found in nearly all the tales. 

When I started this book, I had no idea what I was getting into. But the more I read of it, the more pleasantly surprised I got. The stories are beautifully woven and the characters realistically portrayed. Some of the stories really had me exclaiming WTF at the impressive plot twists at the end. When reading this book, expect the unexpected, and still find yourself wondering how on earth did the story get to where it ends.  

This book will not be everyone's cup of tea, but is a must read for horror enthusiasts. Nothing is quite as enjoyable as horror stories with sly humour and brilliant twists. The book will definitely make you think with its wry observations on modern life. 

My favourite story was 'Succubus', a scary and creepy story of a photography lecturer who hated having his own pictures taken, and the unexpected outcome of a photography competition he hosted.