3.5 ⭐ The book is gorgeous. The story is pretty meh, but still fun. I'll likely read the rest of the series.

A well written observation on the evolution of the "Unlikable Female" in cinema and tv.
This was a fun look at the archetypes and tropes of how (fictional) women are "allowed" to behave, be seen, and be treated by society and the expected consequences of her actions. Bogutskaya gives plenty of examples of these unlikable female characters as well as interesting behind the scene factoids about them, the actresses, and how the roll or film was received. However, these same fun facts became a bit too redundant for me at times (mainly due to the crossover of several archetypes).
If you love film and "bitchy" woman, this is a enjoyable read overall.

A great variety of short horrors ranging from the strange but pleasant, to the awful and the ick. Zombies, slashers, religion, office jobs: all things dreadful! This is my first Keisling read and I'm officially interested in reading more from this author. As I understand it, this compilation would be even more fun if you've read previous works, as there are tie-ins throughout these short stories. Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC!

This is a beautifully illustrated book! Both the children and parents can easily get lost in each page, with so much to take it. The story, combined with the illustrations, is a great opener for conversations about dreams and imagination. And seriously, it's just so pretty to look at.

Thanks to NetGalley and Empyrean Press for the eARC!