Her Body and Other Parties is a bold & bloody mix of horror, fantasy, and wry humor. 

It explores the darkness & violence of womanhood, complicated relationships with bodies, and the ways women warp themselves to please others.

The first story - The Husband Stitch - was my favorite by far. It was a twist on The Green Ribbon and (like many of the following stories) weaves in folklore and urban legends. It addresses the reader directly, encouraging us to read the story out loud and follow some staging directions. 

I was compelled by most of the rest of the collection, but they honestly didn’t compare to the brilliance of the first. This book is a little gross (complimentary), very queer, and filled with darkly relatable daily pain. 

I will add that the delightfully, deliriously long and surreal Law & Order: SVU story has my whole heart. 

It’s a great book to read on an eerie, rainy night. Just be sure to ground yourself in this reality. And not question that shape outside the window … or that sudden intrusive memory from your childhood … and is that music flowing up from the floorboards? 

CW: body horror, rape & sexual violence, murder, death, eating disorder, fatphobia, misogyny, domestic abuse, mental illness, animal cruelty & death, vomit, gore, pregnancy, dysphoria , infidelity, pandemic, homophobia, suicidal thoughts/attempt, psychosis, sexual content

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