The Girl Who Cried Diamonds & Other Stories

This collection of short stories has a larger context embedded within. One that focuses on how women are seen, used, controlled, and exploited in our society. Some of the stories, like the chilling Mother, do this overtly in only a few pages. Others, like Woman in the Clouds are longer, and more nua......more

These stories capture the dissociation required to exist in a femme body. Rebecca Hirsch Garcia uses surreal narratives to show how a woman’s body can be both a miracle and a curse. There is beauty and horror in this collection. Every single story was a gem that felt like it was born from the collec......more

3.5 rounded up. This was a standout debut short story collection by a new to me Canadian author! I am the first to admit short stories can be a hard sell for me but I found these delicately balanced relatable with just a touch of the paranormal, making them the perfect #SpookySeason read. Highly reco......more

Canadian Feminist horror Stories -horror based on real life experiences women face daily and either use magical realism to highlight and exaggerate the horror experienced due to the physical manifestation of grief, caused by loss of loved one, Gender biases, trauma from abusive/toxic relationships.......more

Breathtakingly strange. Loved every story. Five stars. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the copy in exchange for an honest review.......more