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Twisted Crows
Twisted Crows is a collection of Spanish-infused short stories that are steeped in culture and tradition. The writing style is unique and engaging, keeping you on the edge of your seat with its creative twists and turns. The stories are embedded with a touch of mystery, making them both captivating and thought-provoking. Whether you're a fan of traditional folk tales or enjoy contemporary fiction, this collection has something for everyone. With its blend of humor, heart, and suspense, Twisted Crows is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers.
Reading these diverse stories, helps us gain a deeper understanding of the human experience, and how our differences can bring us together. This collection is meant to foster appreciation for how our traditions and cultures can complement each other to build a better society for all.
Reading these diverse stories, helps us gain a deeper understanding of the human experience, and how our differences can bring us together. This collection is meant to foster appreciation for how our traditions and cultures can complement each other to build a better society for all.
230 pages, ebook / Paperback / Hardcover
First published June 15, 2023
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Will Canduri
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Will Canduri is a Venezuelan-American award-winning author, engineer, writing mentor, and keynote speaker based in Michigan, United States. His debut bestseller, Ensalada de Cuervos, earned an Honorable Mention at the 2023 International Latino Book Awards. Among his other acclaimed works are El Misterio de la Garra del Oso and Farewell, Oviedo. His book Twisted Crows was a finalist in the IPPY Awards and won in two categories at the 2023 Best Book Awards. His recent titles, Focus: Una Guía Introspectiva para Activar tu Potencial Emprendedor and Siempre Joven, also received Honorable Mentions at the 2024 International Latino Book Awards. Canduri’s distinctive narrative style and creativity have established him as a leading voice among emerging contemporary Latin American authors.
Will Canduri is a Venezuelan-American award-winning author, engineer, writing mentor, and keynote speaker based in Michigan, United States. His debut bestseller, Ensalada de Cuervos, earned an Honorable Mention at the 2023 International Latino Book Awards. Among his other acclaimed works are El Misterio de la Garra del Oso and Farewell, Oviedo. His book Twisted Crows was a finalist in the IPPY Awards and won in two categories at the 2023 Best Book Awards. His recent titles, Focus: Una Guía Introspectiva para Activar tu Potencial Emprendedor and Siempre Joven, also received Honorable Mentions at the 2024 International Latino Book Awards. Canduri’s distinctive narrative style and creativity have established him as a leading voice among emerging contemporary Latin American authors.
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December 21, 2023
In a Nutshell: I wanted this collection to work for me. But it just didn’t.
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This short story collection contains 28 stories that are quite diverse from each other. They cover a variety of genres (crime, horror, dystopian, sci-fi, mystery…), periods (historical, contemporary, futuristic), lengths (with the shortest story being just a page long), and character perspectives (first, second and third person.) As such, the stories don’t feel repetitive.
This should have made the stories work well for me. But somehow, the writing style didn’t suit my taste. The plots were too meandering for my liking, with sometimes there being no logical connection between the start and the finish. At times, the ending was too abrupt. Many stories were quite conversation-dominated, a stylistic choice that never works for me.
The stories are supposedly “steeped in Spanish culture and tradition.” I might be too dense in this regard, given my lack of familiarity with all thing Spanish, so I could hardly make out anything cultural in the stories. The title seems to promise twists, and there are twists present in the end for many of the stories. But most of these were foreseeable and hence not surprising to me.
I think a part of me expected more darkness from this collection, partly because of the titular crows. The darkness is present only in bits and spurts.
That said, I must give the stories credit for being quite imaginative. Many of the premises were mind-blowingly creative. If only the implementation had worked better for me!
The stories have been translated from Spanish (the author is of Venezuelan origin), but nowhere could I detect a linguistic hurdle and the writing flowed smoothly. Kudos to the translator!
As always, I rated the stories individually. However, most of them ended up with a midway or lower rating. No story reached even the 4-star mark. As such, my overall experience was just average and I cannot pick any story as a memorable one. The closest to the top were ‘Crow Salad’ and ‘Two Rocking Chairs’, with 3.5 stars each.
Most readers seem to have enjoyed this collecting, so either I was the wrong reader for this, or I picked it up at the wrong time. So please go through the other reviews before you take a call on this book.
2.4 stars, based on the average of my ratings for each of the stories.
My thanks to BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for the DRC of “Twisted Crows: Spanish-Infused Short Stories”. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book. Sorry this didn’t work out better.
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This short story collection contains 28 stories that are quite diverse from each other. They cover a variety of genres (crime, horror, dystopian, sci-fi, mystery…), periods (historical, contemporary, futuristic), lengths (with the shortest story being just a page long), and character perspectives (first, second and third person.) As such, the stories don’t feel repetitive.
This should have made the stories work well for me. But somehow, the writing style didn’t suit my taste. The plots were too meandering for my liking, with sometimes there being no logical connection between the start and the finish. At times, the ending was too abrupt. Many stories were quite conversation-dominated, a stylistic choice that never works for me.
The stories are supposedly “steeped in Spanish culture and tradition.” I might be too dense in this regard, given my lack of familiarity with all thing Spanish, so I could hardly make out anything cultural in the stories. The title seems to promise twists, and there are twists present in the end for many of the stories. But most of these were foreseeable and hence not surprising to me.
I think a part of me expected more darkness from this collection, partly because of the titular crows. The darkness is present only in bits and spurts.
That said, I must give the stories credit for being quite imaginative. Many of the premises were mind-blowingly creative. If only the implementation had worked better for me!
The stories have been translated from Spanish (the author is of Venezuelan origin), but nowhere could I detect a linguistic hurdle and the writing flowed smoothly. Kudos to the translator!
As always, I rated the stories individually. However, most of them ended up with a midway or lower rating. No story reached even the 4-star mark. As such, my overall experience was just average and I cannot pick any story as a memorable one. The closest to the top were ‘Crow Salad’ and ‘Two Rocking Chairs’, with 3.5 stars each.
Most readers seem to have enjoyed this collecting, so either I was the wrong reader for this, or I picked it up at the wrong time. So please go through the other reviews before you take a call on this book.
2.4 stars, based on the average of my ratings for each of the stories.
My thanks to BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for the DRC of “Twisted Crows: Spanish-Infused Short Stories”. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book. Sorry this didn’t work out better.
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Connect with me through:
My Blog || The StoryGraph || Instagram || X/Twitter || Facebook ||
June 22, 2023
3 Stars
One Liner: An interesting mix
Anthologies are fun to read for the variety they offer. This collection is translated from Spanish and has twenty-eight stories from different genres, themes, tenses, and POVs. We have historical, contemporary, dystopian, futuristic, horror, gothic, realistic, crime, mystery, etc.
Some stories are in the second-person POV (is this a thing now?) and dialogue heavy. The length also varies, and that adds to its appeal. The translation is rather smooth and seamless (at least for me). The stories do read like they’ve been written in English.
Given the number, I decided not to review them individually but made notes anyway, so I’m adding that part directly to the review. As with most anthologies, I liked some. However, I couldn’t even figure out a couple of stories, so that did dim the enjoyment. Also, I read the book for over a month (don’t go by the GR dates), so it may have affected my reading experience a little.
Here we go:
The Water I Spilled Yesterday- piano, visual artist, ghosts of the house, mental illness (?)
Luis, Luisita and the Luisitos- short, adult-rated with a laugh-out-loud twist
Rot in Hell, Ramón!- missed bus, how life changes for someone else (what’s the connection)
The Legend of the Astronarda- sea, caption, pirate (no idea what it is)
The Mystery of the Bear’s Claw- detective mystery (kinda convoluted)
Madame Lingerie- Casanova bid for madame; quirky maybe
Crow Salad- set in the future and domestic violence (can we please try to make women more assertive, at least in the future. Imagine reading a story set in 2105 with a woman being subjected to domestic abuse. Give us some credit!)
Luke Comes from the Future- The same as previous, with a questionnaire
Barbarito Bond- a retired desk worker at the FBI, talks about his life; read it for the ending
Desideratum- Oh, well, now that’s how you get things done (or maybe not ;P)
Conversation of Tears- different POV, human emotions but not human; well done
Where is Jack Rickshaw?- A journalist struggling to bring or even invent news vanishes; why and how. Interesting
Terror at Lake St. Clair- Spooky, horror-ish, twisted indeed
Mortimer’s Infidelity- What happens when a man confesses to his infidelity and his wife is (too) calm about it? Predictable
Mima- fishermen family, dreams, aspirations, betrayal
On the Shores of the Guatavita- Umm… something happens
Feromondo- Archeology, old manuscript, secret, and then it’s gone
Olivia and Me- a beggar’s life
An Afternoon in Cayapán- A wagon driver’s day in a teeny village on a hot summer noon
Between Two Moons, Your Eyes- Moon’s POV peeking into a house?
Flight 1039- Empty flight for a person? Really?
Aleja Ventura- Life story of an 86yo. Peels off layers, one by one. Nothing is as it seems.
Ludovico- A discussion between a psychopathic son and an estranged father? Or is it?
The Phantom’s Revenge- An invisible guy, second person POV, creepy but maybe surprising at the end
Pocaterra- Commander, political thingy. Betrayal and revenge
Lanky’s Helmet- gang wars, death, life; short and impactful
Letters in the Darkness- A short detective story about a death in a hotel room. Lots of telling, but is fast-paced.
Two Rocking Chairs- A story about a stubborn old man and his life. The ending is rather sweet and made me smile.
As you can see, not many stories managed to wow me. This is a fairly mixed read (timepass types) but not something I’ll remember in the long run.
To summarize, Twisted Crows is a varied collection of short stories that will appeal to a wide range of readers. Each reader will have different preferences, so you might like it better than I did.
Thank you, NetGalley and BooksGoSoical, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
#NetGalley #TwistedCrows
One Liner: An interesting mix
Anthologies are fun to read for the variety they offer. This collection is translated from Spanish and has twenty-eight stories from different genres, themes, tenses, and POVs. We have historical, contemporary, dystopian, futuristic, horror, gothic, realistic, crime, mystery, etc.
Some stories are in the second-person POV (is this a thing now?) and dialogue heavy. The length also varies, and that adds to its appeal. The translation is rather smooth and seamless (at least for me). The stories do read like they’ve been written in English.
Given the number, I decided not to review them individually but made notes anyway, so I’m adding that part directly to the review. As with most anthologies, I liked some. However, I couldn’t even figure out a couple of stories, so that did dim the enjoyment. Also, I read the book for over a month (don’t go by the GR dates), so it may have affected my reading experience a little.
Here we go:
The Water I Spilled Yesterday- piano, visual artist, ghosts of the house, mental illness (?)
Luis, Luisita and the Luisitos- short, adult-rated with a laugh-out-loud twist
Rot in Hell, Ramón!- missed bus, how life changes for someone else (what’s the connection)
The Legend of the Astronarda- sea, caption, pirate (no idea what it is)
The Mystery of the Bear’s Claw- detective mystery (kinda convoluted)
Madame Lingerie- Casanova bid for madame; quirky maybe
Crow Salad- set in the future and domestic violence (can we please try to make women more assertive, at least in the future. Imagine reading a story set in 2105 with a woman being subjected to domestic abuse. Give us some credit!)
Luke Comes from the Future- The same as previous, with a questionnaire
Barbarito Bond- a retired desk worker at the FBI, talks about his life; read it for the ending
Desideratum- Oh, well, now that’s how you get things done (or maybe not ;P)
Conversation of Tears- different POV, human emotions but not human; well done
Where is Jack Rickshaw?- A journalist struggling to bring or even invent news vanishes; why and how. Interesting
Terror at Lake St. Clair- Spooky, horror-ish, twisted indeed
Mortimer’s Infidelity- What happens when a man confesses to his infidelity and his wife is (too) calm about it? Predictable
Mima- fishermen family, dreams, aspirations, betrayal
On the Shores of the Guatavita- Umm… something happens
Feromondo- Archeology, old manuscript, secret, and then it’s gone
Olivia and Me- a beggar’s life
An Afternoon in Cayapán- A wagon driver’s day in a teeny village on a hot summer noon
Between Two Moons, Your Eyes- Moon’s POV peeking into a house?
Flight 1039- Empty flight for a person? Really?
Aleja Ventura- Life story of an 86yo. Peels off layers, one by one. Nothing is as it seems.
Ludovico- A discussion between a psychopathic son and an estranged father? Or is it?
The Phantom’s Revenge- An invisible guy, second person POV, creepy but maybe surprising at the end
Pocaterra- Commander, political thingy. Betrayal and revenge
Lanky’s Helmet- gang wars, death, life; short and impactful
Letters in the Darkness- A short detective story about a death in a hotel room. Lots of telling, but is fast-paced.
Two Rocking Chairs- A story about a stubborn old man and his life. The ending is rather sweet and made me smile.
As you can see, not many stories managed to wow me. This is a fairly mixed read (timepass types) but not something I’ll remember in the long run.
To summarize, Twisted Crows is a varied collection of short stories that will appeal to a wide range of readers. Each reader will have different preferences, so you might like it better than I did.
Thank you, NetGalley and BooksGoSoical, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
#NetGalley #TwistedCrows
May 27, 2023
3.5
Here is another book outside of my reading habits that I willingly wanted to try. Some stories are short, and others are extremely short. It's very diverse in terms of genre (horror, true crime, mystery, ...), of time (past, present and future), of types of narrators (age and genre). The author clearly has the ability to write very different things, which makes this book special. Somehow, it just wasn't for me. I had a hard time with some of the stories that left me confused or theorizing, and that's not usually what I'm looking for when I read. Some other stories were more to my liking. I'd still recommend it to readers who are looking for something short, diverse and in the genres mentioned above !
Here is another book outside of my reading habits that I willingly wanted to try. Some stories are short, and others are extremely short. It's very diverse in terms of genre (horror, true crime, mystery, ...), of time (past, present and future), of types of narrators (age and genre). The author clearly has the ability to write very different things, which makes this book special. Somehow, it just wasn't for me. I had a hard time with some of the stories that left me confused or theorizing, and that's not usually what I'm looking for when I read. Some other stories were more to my liking. I'd still recommend it to readers who are looking for something short, diverse and in the genres mentioned above !
June 4, 2023
I love folk stories or any kind of international story and when I seen these short Spanish stories by Will Canduri, I knew I had to get them and I was not disappointed from aliens to ghost to people disappearing the store is a strange and unlike any I can honestly say that I have read before. If you’re a lover of short horror stories or just stories that are different from the every day fair then you’ll love Twisted Crows I certainly did I am a collector of short McCobb and odd stories and I will definitely be buying the paperback of this one from my library. I can’t impress how original these stories were I totally love them. I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher but I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.
March 2, 2023
A wonderful collection of short stories by a very talented author. There are thrills, surprises and plenty of action. The individual stories are filled with twists and turns that delight the reader. The short stories cross many genres and make the collection unique and exciting. Well worth five stars.
May 19, 2023
The 28 short stories are:
- The Water I Spilled Yesterday
- Luis, Luisita and the Luisitos
- Rot in Hell, Ramón!
- The Legend of the Astronarda
- The Mystery of the Bear's Claw
- Madame Lingerie
- Crow Salad
- Luke Comes from the Future
- Barbarito Bond
- Desideratum
- Conversation of Tears
- Where is Jack Rickshaw?
- Terror at Lake St. Clair
- Mortimer's Infidelity
- Mima
- On the Shores of the Guatavita
- Feromondo
- Olivia and Me
- An Afternoon in Cayapán
- Between Two Moons, Your Eyes
- Flight 1039
- Aleja Ventura
- Ludovico
- The Phantom's Revenge
- Pocaterra
- Lanky's Helmet
- Letters in the Darkness
- Two Rocking Chairs
These are horror and eerie stories, either short or extremely short. The majority of the stories are dialogue-driven while others are descriptive. Some are in the present tense, a personal pleasant way to read since nothing in the future can be foreseen and readers learn what happens at the same time as the characters. A good, casual read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
- The Water I Spilled Yesterday
- Luis, Luisita and the Luisitos
- Rot in Hell, Ramón!
- The Legend of the Astronarda
- The Mystery of the Bear's Claw
- Madame Lingerie
- Crow Salad
- Luke Comes from the Future
- Barbarito Bond
- Desideratum
- Conversation of Tears
- Where is Jack Rickshaw?
- Terror at Lake St. Clair
- Mortimer's Infidelity
- Mima
- On the Shores of the Guatavita
- Feromondo
- Olivia and Me
- An Afternoon in Cayapán
- Between Two Moons, Your Eyes
- Flight 1039
- Aleja Ventura
- Ludovico
- The Phantom's Revenge
- Pocaterra
- Lanky's Helmet
- Letters in the Darkness
- Two Rocking Chairs
These are horror and eerie stories, either short or extremely short. The majority of the stories are dialogue-driven while others are descriptive. Some are in the present tense, a personal pleasant way to read since nothing in the future can be foreseen and readers learn what happens at the same time as the characters. A good, casual read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 26, 2023
Twisted Crows is a series of short stories that are rich with Spanish culture and tradition.
Spanish culture is something I have always admired and been interested in. So for me this was enjoyable to read.
I love the way the stories are quick to dive in and out of and they flow great. I love the little sketches at the beginning of each short story to. ♥️
If I had to pick a favourite it would be conversation of tears.
Thanks to Will Canduri and NetGalley for the change to read and review Twisted Crows early in exchange for an honest review
Spanish culture is something I have always admired and been interested in. So for me this was enjoyable to read.
I love the way the stories are quick to dive in and out of and they flow great. I love the little sketches at the beginning of each short story to. ♥️
If I had to pick a favourite it would be conversation of tears.
Thanks to Will Canduri and NetGalley for the change to read and review Twisted Crows early in exchange for an honest review
March 6, 2023
This was an epic read. I enjoyed the book very much and the author did an amazing job with the story. Go buy it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 18, 2023
Amazing. Truly a well-written book, I have nothing but good things to say. When reading a book it is easy to expect the ending to certain stories and easily get bored, this was the complete opposite. After a long book slump I wanted to find something diverse and exciting, I am glad to report I found just the right book. Not once did I guess the ending of a story or think they were repetitive at all, instead this book is so unique and well written that I couldn’t stop reading. Great author.
May 31, 2023
Twisted Crows is a spooky anthology with 28 stories from different authors compiled by Will Canduri. These stories were short and packed a punch of eerie terror and complex twists. I enjoyed reading the terrifying tales and I think they all went together well.
October 13, 2023
I received an advanced reader's copy (ARC) of "Twisted Crows" in exchange for an honest review.
"Twisted Crows" by Will Canduri is a compelling anthology that delves deep into the intricacies of Spanish and Latin American culture. The book is a kaleidoscope of stories, each unique in its own way, ranging from historical fiction to futuristic narratives.
The writing style initially took some getting used to. Canduri employs a somewhat discordant approach that eventually reveals itself as a well-organized stream of consciousness. Once I acclimated to the author's unique voice, I found myself engrossed in the tales, each offering a different lens through which to view human experiences.
What stood out to me was the book's rich cultural motifs and elements of magical realism. While some stories felt like they could benefit from a bit more context, especially for readers unfamiliar with South American folklore, the majority were deeply engaging. The book seems to cater to a specific type of reader—one who enjoys stories that demand contemplation and intellectual engagement.
However, I did find that some stories shone brighter than others. While the book promises twists and turns, not all stories deliver on this front. But this is a minor quibble in an otherwise captivating collection.
In summary, "Twisted Crows" is a thought-provoking anthology that offers a rich tapestry of stories, each embedded in cultural, historical, and futuristic settings. It's a book that I believe will offer new insights upon a second or third reading, making it a valuable addition to any literary collection.
"Twisted Crows" by Will Canduri is a compelling anthology that delves deep into the intricacies of Spanish and Latin American culture. The book is a kaleidoscope of stories, each unique in its own way, ranging from historical fiction to futuristic narratives.
The writing style initially took some getting used to. Canduri employs a somewhat discordant approach that eventually reveals itself as a well-organized stream of consciousness. Once I acclimated to the author's unique voice, I found myself engrossed in the tales, each offering a different lens through which to view human experiences.
What stood out to me was the book's rich cultural motifs and elements of magical realism. While some stories felt like they could benefit from a bit more context, especially for readers unfamiliar with South American folklore, the majority were deeply engaging. The book seems to cater to a specific type of reader—one who enjoys stories that demand contemplation and intellectual engagement.
However, I did find that some stories shone brighter than others. While the book promises twists and turns, not all stories deliver on this front. But this is a minor quibble in an otherwise captivating collection.
In summary, "Twisted Crows" is a thought-provoking anthology that offers a rich tapestry of stories, each embedded in cultural, historical, and futuristic settings. It's a book that I believe will offer new insights upon a second or third reading, making it a valuable addition to any literary collection.
June 14, 2023
Twisted Crows is presented as a compilation of short stories that celebrate Spanish culture and include some twists and turns along the way. As I immersed myself in this book I found that the synopsis led me to believe these stories would have particular undertones that would evoke twists and turns. While I discovered the latter insinuation to be lacking, the promise of the presence of folktales was the most successful and prevalent aspect of the content of this book.
The writing style appeared discordant at first, but as I adapted to the stylistic choices of the writing I could sense an efficient organization of thoughts which appeared to occasionally present themselves in a stream of consciousness manner. When I caught on to the author's voice I enjoyed this read when I could grasp the message behind the tale.
If I were to define this book, I would say that is a compilation of stories that gaze towards the perceived futuristic and historical experience of humans and their multitudes of achievements and foibles. It is a social commentary and a worldview that attempts to encapsulate how our intimate worlds orbit within a greater context. I also believe different readers will grasp a variety of interpretations and meanings behind this body of Spanish-infused parables.
I read and reviewed an advanced eARC of this book thanks to BooksGoSocial via NetGalley. All honest opinions are my own.
The writing style appeared discordant at first, but as I adapted to the stylistic choices of the writing I could sense an efficient organization of thoughts which appeared to occasionally present themselves in a stream of consciousness manner. When I caught on to the author's voice I enjoyed this read when I could grasp the message behind the tale.
If I were to define this book, I would say that is a compilation of stories that gaze towards the perceived futuristic and historical experience of humans and their multitudes of achievements and foibles. It is a social commentary and a worldview that attempts to encapsulate how our intimate worlds orbit within a greater context. I also believe different readers will grasp a variety of interpretations and meanings behind this body of Spanish-infused parables.
I read and reviewed an advanced eARC of this book thanks to BooksGoSocial via NetGalley. All honest opinions are my own.
June 29, 2023
"Twisted Crows" is a fascinating collection of stories by Will Canduri. Originally published in Spanish, this is the sequel to his similarly eclectic "Ensalada De Cuervos". As one would expect of a crow salad, the stories are unusual. They're shiny morsels picked up and collected together to create a whiplash inducing array of bright things. One story might be a single page long, and the next be over twenty. You just don't know what you're going to get.
This book is steeped in South American culture and motifs. There was some that was lost in translation to me, simply due to the fact that it's from a time and a place that I've never visited - let alone lived in. Nonetheless, the magical realism is thick in this collection.
This is a book that I feel I will get more from by revisiting later. Some of the stories I adored, some I didn't care for, all gripped and fascinated me. Some made me laugh out loud, while others had me squinting as I tried to piece together references that I just couldn't quite put my finger upon.
Twisted Crows is a collection you'll want to talk about. Will Canduri is certainly an author to watch.
This book is steeped in South American culture and motifs. There was some that was lost in translation to me, simply due to the fact that it's from a time and a place that I've never visited - let alone lived in. Nonetheless, the magical realism is thick in this collection.
This is a book that I feel I will get more from by revisiting later. Some of the stories I adored, some I didn't care for, all gripped and fascinated me. Some made me laugh out loud, while others had me squinting as I tried to piece together references that I just couldn't quite put my finger upon.
Twisted Crows is a collection you'll want to talk about. Will Canduri is certainly an author to watch.
October 17, 2023
✨Book Review ✨
Twisted Crows by @willcanduri
Pub Date: June 15, 2023
This collection of Spanish-infused short stories is perfect for spooky season! With 28 different stories, there is something for every type of reader.
I really enjoyed that the lengths between the different stories varied, so I didn’t get the sense that the stories dragged. I especially enjoyed how rich they all were with Spanish culture and tradition. There’s also a bunch of twists I didn’t see coming!
I thoroughly enjoyed this collection and can’t thank author @willcanduri enough for sending me a copy. Looking forward to reading your next one!
This collection is eerie and perfect for the season so make sure and pick it up!
#twistedcrows #willcanduri #spanishshortstories #hispanicheritagemonth #readmorebooks #lflsteward
Twisted Crows by @willcanduri
Pub Date: June 15, 2023
This collection of Spanish-infused short stories is perfect for spooky season! With 28 different stories, there is something for every type of reader.
I really enjoyed that the lengths between the different stories varied, so I didn’t get the sense that the stories dragged. I especially enjoyed how rich they all were with Spanish culture and tradition. There’s also a bunch of twists I didn’t see coming!
I thoroughly enjoyed this collection and can’t thank author @willcanduri enough for sending me a copy. Looking forward to reading your next one!
This collection is eerie and perfect for the season so make sure and pick it up!
#twistedcrows #willcanduri #spanishshortstories #hispanicheritagemonth #readmorebooks #lflsteward
June 15, 2023
This book is a gripping thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I love the variety in the stories, I have a couple favs which my top 3 are: Luke comes from the future, Barbarito Bond and Two rocking chairs. I do have to say I believe these stories are not for every type of reader; if you have been out of the reading game for a while it’s a good option because you can read a story and that’s it! If you are an avid reader then I have to warn you, you won’t be able to put it down, each story is so different from each other… simply brilliant!
June 7, 2023
Another collection of short stories where I felt like some stories shined more than others. I enjoyed the future ones, the historical fiction ones, the more mythological ones. Majority of the contemporary ones felt like they were reminiscent of Goosebumps rather than being thought-provoking horror or mystery (except for perhaps the "hitman" one). Dialogue heavy, casual read that is best enjoyed in short clips for me.
I received the book for free through Goodreads Giveaways.
I received the book for free through Goodreads Giveaways.
June 23, 2023
I am deeply impressed by the book's remarkable creativity and profound storytelling. While some stories are short in length, I discovered that they require careful reading and invite repeated contemplation (which I adore). Twisted Crows caters to a specific type of reader, so if you prefer superficial narratives and make judgments solely on initial impressions, it would be wise to seek out another book. This particular work demands to be savored slowly and pondered upon. Highly recommended!
May 25, 2023
I really enjoyed the way Will Canduri created this, it had everything that I was looking for from a historical mystery novel. It had a great mystery going on and I really enjoyed the time-period used. It left me wanting to read more as I enjoyed this a lot.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 16, 2023
Twisted Crows is an amazing book that beautifully embraces cultural diversity. “Mima”, “Letter in the Darkness” and “The Water I Spilled Yesterday” are standout stories, but every tale is a delight. Well done!
June 15, 2023
“Excellent book, 100% recommended. I love stories with that touch of folklore and Latin American culture. Will Canduri has surprised me with this anthology.”
June 17, 2023
An excellent book! highly recommend if you're interested in Latin-American short stories. Well done!
June 30, 2023
"Twisted Crows" offers a captivating Journey through folk tales anda mystery, weaving rich cultural narratives with skillful storytelling. Excellent book!
October 5, 2023
A nice collection of short stories. As with most short story collections, some stories I really enjoyed and some not as much but this one balanced out with more I enjoyed reading.
June 2, 2024
I wanted to like these stories, but I just didn't.
October 22, 2025
I had a hard time finishing this one - world building is tough for short stories, and I was unable to immersive myself into the stories. I felt myself getting distracted throughout the book.
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March 4, 2023 I've received an advanced digital copy of this book, courtesy of the author and publisher, via Netgalley, for review consideration.
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