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This book is trigger material for most, so be warned. The author does not give a shit. Which is cool, to me. Very horrific little tale. The kids minds think more like teenagers than 6 year olds, though.

Wonderful book. Wonderful writer.

A good folk horror

I really enjoyed reading this and look forward to the other books in this trilogy. Folk horror is one of my favorite horror tropes and England really came in with a good start to the trilogy.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC of this book.
It's hard to believe this was the author's first novel. This book is a new favorite. Such a heart-breaking, noir tale full of emotion. You feel so much of what the characters are going through. I hope to read more by this wonderful new author. Reminds me a lot of David Joy, Ron Rash, William Gay.

Another great book from one of my favorite authors. If you haven't read Compton, you are missing out. Southern noir at its best.

This book holds a special place in my heart. Noir at it's gritty best.

I absolutely loved this tale. So very much. This author came up with a brilliant way to deal with his emotions. This story was so very heartfelt. Some may not enjoy tales written like this, but I fell in love.

Loved this collection

I have always searched and read everything Wesley has written. This collection was wonderful. I love the way this guy's mind works. The last story being my favorite, but I also like He Loves Me Not and all the others. Highly recommend this gem.

This is a horrific story of what three girls and a young man went through. Absolutely terrible. I can't fathom allowing it to go on so long.
Anyway, as far as writing goes, the story was lacking or just could have been told a wee bit better.

I cannot believe more people have not read this author.If you enjoy Donald Ray Pollack or David Joy, Ron Rash...please give Sheldon a read. So proud that he is from my neck of the woods.

Wow! Where have I been?

I wish I had found this series a long time ago. This book was written so well and I loved every moment of it. I am looking forward to the next books so much I'm starting the second one immediately. The author knew how to put you right in the moment. The story of Moll,and her family and friends was so interesting and full of excitement, mystery, legends and myth. One of my new favorite books. Look so forward to more of this authors books!

I really enjoyed this book and it definitely kept my attention. This is a new series for me and I hope it continues to be as entertaining. I really like the characters and how there is a subtle flow of humor through the stories. Starting the second book now :)

Scary

These kinds of books always scare me because the horror inside them is real. The things that happen could happen. They way humans behave is real. This is definitely an eye opener.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC of this book. I really enjoyed this book. It was a bit slow for me. I'm used to more action- packed dystopian /apocalyptic tales. The main character I got attached to, while the kids just irked me to no end. I finished this in about 3 days because while it was a decent read, I kept putting down to read something more lively.

Wow. Just wow..Weird but delicious.

Stephen Graham Jones has never let me down. Everything he writes just glows and sticks with you. This was a very haunting tale about guilt and our minds, how the two combined can be our undoing. Being native American this was a terrifying story,but will be to anyone, no matter your heritage. Highly recommend.

This book was amazing. Horror/magical realism/ troubled pasts/ circus background. What more could you ask for? I loved this book and am surprised more people don't talk about it.

This man can tell a tale

I loved every story in this book. Mer can tell takes and you feel like you are right there in it. The characters are always likeable and down to earth. There is a nice amount of humor to balance out the horror aspects. This makes the second story collection I have read by this author and I have just found a new favorite author!

I loved this book. Full of emotion and rage. The only thing I didn't care for is the cat killing and how long it took to get through it. ( I skipped over all this but it was at least 3 pages. Unnecessary.) Other than that, was a great book. I'm not gonna mark that as a spoiler because some people need to be warned.

One of the best short story collections I've read in ages! Man, this dude can write. I'm reading everything he writes.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC of this book. If you are looking for a story about the ways our lives can be haunted with the past, this is it. This is not your typical ghost story. It has a LOT of feeling and emotion. This book is about how life and our past can destroy us, if we let it. Loved this book!

Just finished! Great book. Reminiscent of It and The Summer That Melted Everything. Really enjoyed this book, but it is super long. Starts out slow, but introduces you to characters. This book is totally different than Chbosky's last novel. It's indeed a horror/fantasy.

Once again another book by this wonderful author that delves deep into the human psyche. Pulled at my heart strings, made me think, gave me hope where you would think there were none.

Oh how I love this series. Twin Peaks/Twilight Zone vibe.

This was a dark tale about a circus family and all it's dysfunctional glory. While it was disturbing, it was impossible to put down. This book is for those who like stories of a bleak, dark nature. I enjoyed it very much.