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A Slightly Stranger Point of View
Do not disturb the foliage.
Follow the vines through a forest of old wars, revenge, and lost love. Creep past the grounds of the asylum that once housed lycanthropes, and tread softly through the potato fields (I wouldn't eat any, if I were you). Through dark and dilapidated houses and high-end facilities for the undead to unsettling dental offices and cathedrals, you'll encounter a wide variety of the dead and the dying and the reborn.
Whether it's internet romances gone wrong, mermaids starving for love, bodies becoming one with the forest, or night nurses with unsavory appetites, A Slightly Stranger Point of View delivers the unsettling and the strange on a silver, moss-covered platter.
Follow the vines through a forest of old wars, revenge, and lost love. Creep past the grounds of the asylum that once housed lycanthropes, and tread softly through the potato fields (I wouldn't eat any, if I were you). Through dark and dilapidated houses and high-end facilities for the undead to unsettling dental offices and cathedrals, you'll encounter a wide variety of the dead and the dying and the reborn.
Whether it's internet romances gone wrong, mermaids starving for love, bodies becoming one with the forest, or night nurses with unsavory appetites, A Slightly Stranger Point of View delivers the unsettling and the strange on a silver, moss-covered platter.
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September 20, 2025
4,21 ⭐ because that’s the number I’ve got after rating all twenty-one stories individually lol
A Slightly Stranger Point of View is...a slightly strange collection, and I mean that as a compliment. I seem to have rediscovered my love for short stories with horror-adjacent vibes - they’re a perfect little late-night snack for a good night’s sleep! 😏
The stories take the reader on various spooky (sometimes downright gory) adventures - a small town terrorized by a vampiric creature stealing the kids, a tour through an old asylum for lycanthropes, a shadowy forest full of things that want nothing more than to consume you, and many other places you’ll be glad to visit from the comfort of your blanket burrito (I’m definitely not speaking from experience, nope, there’s no evidence 😌)
Some of the stories I’ve read with a grimace, some I was genuinely glued to, a few that just flew by with no deep impression, and a precious couple that brought with them a dark satisfaction along with the invoked terror - those were the typical predators unexpectedly becoming prey. I never knew where the story would lead me, and whether I’ll be led by a gentle hand, or shoved unceremoniously into the unknown (spoiler - I love both 👀)
These are the stories that were the absolute highlights for me ❤️🖤
👁️ An In-depth Tour Of the Beresford Lunatic Asylum - a tour through an asylum where wevewolves used to suffer horrible treatment and experimentation under humans for the sake of science. Don’t worry though - by the end, I was grinning wildly!
👁️ Small Potatoes - FUCKING HELL, and I mean that with utmost respect. Genuinely horrifying and disgusting and I’ll never look at potatoes the same. This story now lives rent-free in my head and I’m not sure how I feel about my new tenant. Thank you, I guess??
👁️ The Cull - I think I was barely breathing during this one. Four hunters go into the woods to cull a few deer with a new prion disease to stop the spreading. Carnage ensues, the deer are not exactly herbivores anymore...
👁️ Pup - Heavy as hell. A Grim puppy appears to a girl four times in her life, each time being a harbinger of death. Every time was horrible, but the last one? Chilling.
👁️ The Night Dentist - look, I have arachnophobia, and the dentist is still my biggest fear. Almost couldn’t get through it.
Big thank you to Graveside Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read this as an e-ARC!
A Slightly Stranger Point of View is...a slightly strange collection, and I mean that as a compliment. I seem to have rediscovered my love for short stories with horror-adjacent vibes - they’re a perfect little late-night snack for a good night’s sleep! 😏
The stories take the reader on various spooky (sometimes downright gory) adventures - a small town terrorized by a vampiric creature stealing the kids, a tour through an old asylum for lycanthropes, a shadowy forest full of things that want nothing more than to consume you, and many other places you’ll be glad to visit from the comfort of your blanket burrito (I’m definitely not speaking from experience, nope, there’s no evidence 😌)
Some of the stories I’ve read with a grimace, some I was genuinely glued to, a few that just flew by with no deep impression, and a precious couple that brought with them a dark satisfaction along with the invoked terror - those were the typical predators unexpectedly becoming prey. I never knew where the story would lead me, and whether I’ll be led by a gentle hand, or shoved unceremoniously into the unknown (spoiler - I love both 👀)
These are the stories that were the absolute highlights for me ❤️🖤
👁️ An In-depth Tour Of the Beresford Lunatic Asylum - a tour through an asylum where wevewolves used to suffer horrible treatment and experimentation under humans for the sake of science. Don’t worry though - by the end, I was grinning wildly!
👁️ Small Potatoes - FUCKING HELL, and I mean that with utmost respect. Genuinely horrifying and disgusting and I’ll never look at potatoes the same. This story now lives rent-free in my head and I’m not sure how I feel about my new tenant. Thank you, I guess??
👁️ The Cull - I think I was barely breathing during this one. Four hunters go into the woods to cull a few deer with a new prion disease to stop the spreading. Carnage ensues, the deer are not exactly herbivores anymore...
👁️ Pup - Heavy as hell. A Grim puppy appears to a girl four times in her life, each time being a harbinger of death. Every time was horrible, but the last one? Chilling.
👁️ The Night Dentist - look, I have arachnophobia, and the dentist is still my biggest fear. Almost couldn’t get through it.
Big thank you to Graveside Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read this as an e-ARC!
October 10, 2025
This was a solid collection of spooky short stories. Quality varies from story to story, but the overall package was excellent. There is a big variety here and it touches on a lot of different horror tropes. If you want spooky short stories then this is a great choice.
Thank you to the author for providing a free ARC, this honest review was left voluntarily.
Thank you to the author for providing a free ARC, this honest review was left voluntarily.
September 4, 2025
4.5/5 - rounded to 5 star.
A Slightly Stranger Point of View presents a collection of 21 short horror stories by author Hannah Birss. Each story draws you into an atmosphere of unease with themes that range from revenge to primal fear to religion to the ethics of innovation.
The author sets the tone and ambiance of each story quickly, allowing the reader to be immersed in the world of the story straight away. And often by the end of the narrative, I found myself wanting more.
Not because the stories didn’t come to a satisfying conclusion. They did - sometimes with my jaw on the floor and my hands clutching my tablet.
But because the author’s conception of a particular fear was fascinating, or because I wanted to hear more about the lives of characters. (I’m looking at you, Beresford Lunatic Asylum.)
A few of the stories had predictable endings. "Visitation" was one such tale in this collection whose ending was unsurprising to me. This can often take me out of the world rather quickly. However, even when I foresaw the ending, I was still entertained and engaged, albeit maybe not as anxious for the conclusion.
I would recommend this book to every reader who craves that feeling of disquiet that only a good scary story can provide.
--- I received an ARC of this title provided by Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op. ---
A Slightly Stranger Point of View presents a collection of 21 short horror stories by author Hannah Birss. Each story draws you into an atmosphere of unease with themes that range from revenge to primal fear to religion to the ethics of innovation.
The author sets the tone and ambiance of each story quickly, allowing the reader to be immersed in the world of the story straight away. And often by the end of the narrative, I found myself wanting more.
Not because the stories didn’t come to a satisfying conclusion. They did - sometimes with my jaw on the floor and my hands clutching my tablet.
But because the author’s conception of a particular fear was fascinating, or because I wanted to hear more about the lives of characters. (I’m looking at you, Beresford Lunatic Asylum.)
A few of the stories had predictable endings. "Visitation" was one such tale in this collection whose ending was unsurprising to me. This can often take me out of the world rather quickly. However, even when I foresaw the ending, I was still entertained and engaged, albeit maybe not as anxious for the conclusion.
I would recommend this book to every reader who craves that feeling of disquiet that only a good scary story can provide.
--- I received an ARC of this title provided by Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op. ---
August 27, 2025
What an absolutely lovely, terrifying collection of short stories! I'm so excited to read more from this author. I especially loved "Small Potatoes" (can't ever look at potatoes the same again, wtf), "Laid Bare", and "Visitation".
A massive thank you to the author for providing me with an ARC.
A massive thank you to the author for providing me with an ARC.
August 18, 2025
Hannah Birss does it again!! I love her books and their collection of stories so it was so exciting to get to read spookier ones! A Slightly Stranger Point of View has twenty one, unsettling and anxiety inducing stories! They’re all different levels of spooky while also being dark, mysterious and incredibly strange. I couldn’t put this book down until I finished reading it! It was the perfect mix of vibes from some of my favorite things: A24, Shudder, Hulu Halloween shorts, Evil and of course; The Substance. You seriously cannot go wrong with picking this book up anytime of the year but it would be amazing for a Halloween read!
Some of my favorite stories from this book are:
-An In-Depth Tour of the Beresford Lunatic Asylum
-Small Potatoes
-Mycelium Ghost
-Pup
-The Night Dentist
-The Madness of Mermaids
Some of my favorite stories from this book are:
-An In-Depth Tour of the Beresford Lunatic Asylum
-Small Potatoes
-Mycelium Ghost
-Pup
-The Night Dentist
-The Madness of Mermaids
September 4, 2025
4.5 ⭐
Thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op (Graveside Press) for providing me with an eARC.
This is my third short story collection from Hannah Birss and is by far my favourite. These were brilliantly written. It was a tastefully done combination of both body horror and psychological horror. A lot of the endings I did not see coming. To some extent I found there to be a pattern between the stories, everyone assumed the main characters were delusional when they were not. I also liked how some were twists on fairy tales or mythological tales. Some of my favourites were Pup, Visitation and Small Potatoes. Those endings were wild and executed so smoothly. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a well-written collection of horror short stories.
Thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op (Graveside Press) for providing me with an eARC.
This is my third short story collection from Hannah Birss and is by far my favourite. These were brilliantly written. It was a tastefully done combination of both body horror and psychological horror. A lot of the endings I did not see coming. To some extent I found there to be a pattern between the stories, everyone assumed the main characters were delusional when they were not. I also liked how some were twists on fairy tales or mythological tales. Some of my favourites were Pup, Visitation and Small Potatoes. Those endings were wild and executed so smoothly. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a well-written collection of horror short stories.
September 11, 2025
Normally, I caption my reviews with insight into what the book is about, but this one is hard to put into words. Short stories that captivate. They twist and turn from mild to stomach churning. They're witchy and ethereal, and you NEED to devour them. If that doesn't sell you on it, hopefully, my review below does!
*****
When this popped up on NetGalley and I saw mushrooms growing out of an eye socket as the cover? Well, I knew my foray into horror had begun. I went into this fully blind and with each short story grew exceedingly obsessed.
This book started out with fun little twists mixed in each conclusion. Each story was so different and eventually grew creepier than the one before it. I was unsettled and satisfied and disgusted and kept flipping to the next adventure to see what awaited.
The author has such an incredible way with words. Each story immediately set a scene I could sink into, and she crammed so many unique little worlds into this book that stand apart as their own. I'd settle in and think things would be going in one direction, and then a twist would turn it on its head. Some of these are gruesome, some eerie, some thought-provoking, and all endlessly satisfying.
This was a journey that had me closing the blinds at night to read it and telling anyone I know who enjoys horror that this has to be their next novel!
*****
Thank you to NetGalley and Graveside Press/Victory Editing Co-Op for the advanced reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
*****
When this popped up on NetGalley and I saw mushrooms growing out of an eye socket as the cover? Well, I knew my foray into horror had begun. I went into this fully blind and with each short story grew exceedingly obsessed.
This book started out with fun little twists mixed in each conclusion. Each story was so different and eventually grew creepier than the one before it. I was unsettled and satisfied and disgusted and kept flipping to the next adventure to see what awaited.
The author has such an incredible way with words. Each story immediately set a scene I could sink into, and she crammed so many unique little worlds into this book that stand apart as their own. I'd settle in and think things would be going in one direction, and then a twist would turn it on its head. Some of these are gruesome, some eerie, some thought-provoking, and all endlessly satisfying.
This was a journey that had me closing the blinds at night to read it and telling anyone I know who enjoys horror that this has to be their next novel!
*****
Thank you to NetGalley and Graveside Press/Victory Editing Co-Op for the advanced reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 15, 2025
‘She peels away her skin, her bloodless flesh opening up like a great and terrible flower.’
Thankfully, that’s just a line from one of the stories and not Hannah revealing herself to be some sort of eldritch being, but this really is a collection of great and terrible flowers.
I didn’t know potato horror was a thing, but I believe it now. And mycelium horror too, a sort of supernatural eco wrath tale.
Hannah, something of a Renaissance woman in terms of writing who seems as equally at home in body horror as she is fairytale, ticks all the boxes in terms of subject from ghosts to demons to original takes on classics like the Pied Piper and Red Riding Hood.
The latter, Red In Tooth And Claw, is probably best described as inspired by the fairytale rather than strictly retelling it but it’s one of the highlights of the collection. Another is A Cathedral In Her Chest, a piece of beautifully written body horror that feels richly, darkly poetic in its allegory.
Thankfully, that’s just a line from one of the stories and not Hannah revealing herself to be some sort of eldritch being, but this really is a collection of great and terrible flowers.
I didn’t know potato horror was a thing, but I believe it now. And mycelium horror too, a sort of supernatural eco wrath tale.
Hannah, something of a Renaissance woman in terms of writing who seems as equally at home in body horror as she is fairytale, ticks all the boxes in terms of subject from ghosts to demons to original takes on classics like the Pied Piper and Red Riding Hood.
The latter, Red In Tooth And Claw, is probably best described as inspired by the fairytale rather than strictly retelling it but it’s one of the highlights of the collection. Another is A Cathedral In Her Chest, a piece of beautifully written body horror that feels richly, darkly poetic in its allegory.
October 1, 2025
A Slightly Stranger Point of View is exactly what its title promises: a collection of offbeat, eerie, and unsettling stories that linger in the imagination. From haunted asylums and potato fields best left untouched to mermaids yearning for love and night nurses with darker intentions, this book thrives on its ability to make the familiar feel strange—and the strange feel oddly familiar.
What makes the collection work so well is its variety. Some stories lean toward gothic horror, others feel like surreal fairy tales, while a few veer into darkly comic territory. The thread that ties them together is atmosphere: mossy, damp, and heavy with the weight of old griefs and new nightmares. The writing style is sharp yet poetic, often painting unsettling images that stick with you long after you’ve finished a story.
There’s a sense of playfulness, too. The book doesn’t just want to frighten—it wants to unsettle, surprise, and occasionally amuse. Whether it’s a bizarre romance that twists into horror or a grotesque detail dropped so casually it makes you laugh, the tone shifts keep things fresh. Not every story lands equally, of course—some feel more like sketches than fully fleshed-out tales—but the strongest pieces more than make up for the weaker ones.
If you’re the kind of reader who loves short fiction that blends horror, folklore, and a dash of absurdity, this will be right up your alley. It’s not straight-up gore or jump scares; instead, it creeps under your skin with imagery and atmosphere, leaving you with that delightful sense of unease.
October 18, 2025
A new author to me and what a collection! The 21 stories in this book are varied both in terms of horror tropes and subgenres, but the writing style changes depending on the story, showing the author’s adaptability and quality.
Whilst I didn’t love all the stories, the ones I loved touched me so much that they made the whole collection such a winner! I loved how the author managed to completely turn some of the stories on their heads, whilst the reader stares at the pages in shock at what just happened.
I found so much originality in these stories, that I craved to read more and more. I wished some were longer, but I believe that is a testament to the author’s talent, making readers ask for more.
The stories were also varied in terms of length, so that no matter how much time the reader has during their day, they can fit in a couple of stories, or more and have their “fix” throughout the day.
I don’t need to tell you that this is an author that I’ll keep following from now on!
Thanks to the author, Graveside Press and Booksprout for a copy and this is my honest opinion.
Whilst I didn’t love all the stories, the ones I loved touched me so much that they made the whole collection such a winner! I loved how the author managed to completely turn some of the stories on their heads, whilst the reader stares at the pages in shock at what just happened.
I found so much originality in these stories, that I craved to read more and more. I wished some were longer, but I believe that is a testament to the author’s talent, making readers ask for more.
The stories were also varied in terms of length, so that no matter how much time the reader has during their day, they can fit in a couple of stories, or more and have their “fix” throughout the day.
I don’t need to tell you that this is an author that I’ll keep following from now on!
Thanks to the author, Graveside Press and Booksprout for a copy and this is my honest opinion.
September 6, 2025
The cover was the first thing that caught my attention about this book, it's hauntingly beautiful and perfectly embodies the 21 short horror stories contained within.
The short stories explore various spooky themes, some whimsical and others haunting. There were some stories that were somewhat predictable (but no less enjoyable to read), while quite a few stories genuinely surprised me with their twist endings.
The first story, The Piper, is an excellent opening and sets the tone for what's in store in the rest of the book. For me personally, the stories Pup and Mycelium Ghost lingered in my mind hours after putting the book down.
Hannah Birss writes with such a captivating narrative voice that it makes it hard to put the book down. "Just one more", turned into me reading the entire book in a day. I can't state enough how much I enjoyed every story in this collection, truly a great read!
The short stories explore various spooky themes, some whimsical and others haunting. There were some stories that were somewhat predictable (but no less enjoyable to read), while quite a few stories genuinely surprised me with their twist endings.
The first story, The Piper, is an excellent opening and sets the tone for what's in store in the rest of the book. For me personally, the stories Pup and Mycelium Ghost lingered in my mind hours after putting the book down.
Hannah Birss writes with such a captivating narrative voice that it makes it hard to put the book down. "Just one more", turned into me reading the entire book in a day. I can't state enough how much I enjoyed every story in this collection, truly a great read!
September 3, 2025
I'm just in my botanical horror era and the beautiful cover art that comes with it is just perfection. Bringing back chapter headings images and the little touches that make a book full of beautiful words full of character and charm. Also I am completely biased because I love mushrooms and plants.
This is a wonderful collection of stories with twists and there is no way to explain how great it is without giving things away. Short but impactful and all in the same botanical horror the is perfect for that fall smell of decaying leaves and damp dirt.
Least favorite story, Night Dentist. I might be really biased because of real life dental experiences. So, grain of salt.
Favorite story Mycelium Ghost.
Separate note, I probably want to be buried and turned into mushrooms. We'll see what options are available in the far distant future.
This is a wonderful collection of stories with twists and there is no way to explain how great it is without giving things away. Short but impactful and all in the same botanical horror the is perfect for that fall smell of decaying leaves and damp dirt.
Least favorite story, Night Dentist. I might be really biased because of real life dental experiences. So, grain of salt.
Favorite story Mycelium Ghost.
Separate note, I probably want to be buried and turned into mushrooms. We'll see what options are available in the far distant future.
August 21, 2025
Thank you for letting me be an ARC reader. This was an awesome experience. I love this collection of stories. My favorites are the Mycellium Ghost and Visitation. The "potato horror" story was so scary and sad! When I told Hanna I was interested in reading the potato horror story she showed me her inspiration for it. Not only a great book but the author is an awesome human being too!
Slight spoiler ahead so don't read if you haven't read those 2 stories! In Mycellium Ghost love the forest allowing Abby to remember to exact revenge through them. Eeep! In Visitation, Rose is ruthless, and I love how she was a zomboss. I also loved the dialogue, "and since you're undead and, like a total menace, you become my problem...I can have you incinerated."
Slight spoiler ahead so don't read if you haven't read those 2 stories! In Mycellium Ghost love the forest allowing Abby to remember to exact revenge through them. Eeep! In Visitation, Rose is ruthless, and I love how she was a zomboss. I also loved the dialogue, "and since you're undead and, like a total menace, you become my problem...I can have you incinerated."
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 6, 2025
A Slightly Stranger Point of View is an incredible collection of short horror stories that are sure to leave your skin crawling! 5/5 stars!
Each story is unique, written in different genders, species, and timeline POV's, and has a great mix of modern and gothic horror throughout. Many of these stories will have your jaw dropping and every hair on the back of your neck standing at attention, and the longer they sit in the folds of your mind, the more unsettling they become.
To realize that each of these stories are all written by the same author is a testament to Hannah Birss's talent and I cannot wait to read more of her work.
Thank you to Netgalley, Victory Editing, and Graveside Press for allowing me to read an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Each story is unique, written in different genders, species, and timeline POV's, and has a great mix of modern and gothic horror throughout. Many of these stories will have your jaw dropping and every hair on the back of your neck standing at attention, and the longer they sit in the folds of your mind, the more unsettling they become.
To realize that each of these stories are all written by the same author is a testament to Hannah Birss's talent and I cannot wait to read more of her work.
Thank you to Netgalley, Victory Editing, and Graveside Press for allowing me to read an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
October 13, 2025
Wow!! This collection of short stories blew me away! Definitely recommend for horror lovers, or anyone wanting to sample some different tropes within the genre!
Every story was at least 4 stars for me, with many of them being 5 stars, which I feel like is rare to find! There is something here for every horror fan with the wide variety of stories. Body horror, psychological horror, botanical horror, medieval horror, etc! There is sure to be something that truly scares you, so read in the dark if you dare!
A few of my favorites in particular were An In Depth Tour of the Beresford Lunatic Asylum, That Dark and Endless Shore, Small Potatoes, and In the Footsteps of Ghosts.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Graveside Press for the ARC!
Every story was at least 4 stars for me, with many of them being 5 stars, which I feel like is rare to find! There is something here for every horror fan with the wide variety of stories. Body horror, psychological horror, botanical horror, medieval horror, etc! There is sure to be something that truly scares you, so read in the dark if you dare!
A few of my favorites in particular were An In Depth Tour of the Beresford Lunatic Asylum, That Dark and Endless Shore, Small Potatoes, and In the Footsteps of Ghosts.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Graveside Press for the ARC!
August 30, 2025
An unsetting collection of horror short stories that leaves your skin crawling.
From shared trauma with a protagonist to fridge horror (things that become increasingly unsettling the more they're thought about afterward), there is something to make readers squirm.
The terror and suspense is built for each short story, holding back some crucial details until the big horror reveal. Since each short story can be comfortably read in under 20 minutes, I highly recommend digesting each morsel (short story) to allow the full weight of the horror to sink into the reader.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with an e-ARC.
From shared trauma with a protagonist to fridge horror (things that become increasingly unsettling the more they're thought about afterward), there is something to make readers squirm.
The terror and suspense is built for each short story, holding back some crucial details until the big horror reveal. Since each short story can be comfortably read in under 20 minutes, I highly recommend digesting each morsel (short story) to allow the full weight of the horror to sink into the reader.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with an e-ARC.
October 1, 2025
Thanks to Graveside Press for the ARC!
This collection of paranormal + horror short stories was such a ride. Funny, eerie, sad, and sometimes so strange I had to stop and reread a line just to process it. From a sarcastic tour guide leading you through a werewolf asylum to a haunting reminder to always call your parents, these stories stick with you.
I made the mistake (or was it the best choice?) of reading them at night. BECAUSE YES, THE DREMAS THEY INSPIRED WERE AS WILD AS THE STORIES THEMSELVES.
Richly written, darkly funny, and haunting in all the right ways. This is for horror lovers that enjoy a mix of chills, heart, and the unexpected.
This collection of paranormal + horror short stories was such a ride. Funny, eerie, sad, and sometimes so strange I had to stop and reread a line just to process it. From a sarcastic tour guide leading you through a werewolf asylum to a haunting reminder to always call your parents, these stories stick with you.
I made the mistake (or was it the best choice?) of reading them at night. BECAUSE YES, THE DREMAS THEY INSPIRED WERE AS WILD AS THE STORIES THEMSELVES.
Richly written, darkly funny, and haunting in all the right ways. This is for horror lovers that enjoy a mix of chills, heart, and the unexpected.
October 22, 2025
This was an unexpected treat! I'd enjoyed Hannah Birss' short stories in various anthologies before, but this collection really brought together how strong her writing is in this format. Every tale is tight, leaping off right from the start into engrossing plots and uncomfortable encounters. From fairytales to Evil-Dead-esque bloody massacres, none of the stories overstayed their welcome, and several had me almost breathless at the conclusion!
Brilliant, original horror from a voice that I'll be watching for in future.
I was kindly sent an early copy of this book, but the above opinions are entirely my own.
Brilliant, original horror from a voice that I'll be watching for in future.
I was kindly sent an early copy of this book, but the above opinions are entirely my own.
September 16, 2025
This book will probably haunt me...and I'm okay with that.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this collection of dark, haunting, horror stories. The book starts out with a dark reimagining of a tale and as th reader progresses through the book, the stories get darker and darker. I found at times that I would have to step away from the book to collect my nerves. This is definitely the perfect collection of stories to start off spooky season. One thing I will say, I will NEVER look at a potato the same. Definitely will be adding this book to my personal collection.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this collection of dark, haunting, horror stories. The book starts out with a dark reimagining of a tale and as th reader progresses through the book, the stories get darker and darker. I found at times that I would have to step away from the book to collect my nerves. This is definitely the perfect collection of stories to start off spooky season. One thing I will say, I will NEVER look at a potato the same. Definitely will be adding this book to my personal collection.
September 16, 2025
Thank you to Netgally for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
«A slightly stranger point of view» is a collection of horror short stories. This one had a lot of stories I liked and some of them was really creepy! We got evetything from wierd potato plants, zombies, snakes and spiders and even dentist horror. A few of the stories I struggeled a little bit with getting into but for the most part I enjoyed the stories and I was spooked!
My favorite stories was «Small Potatoes», «Prometheus´s Jars», «Visitation», «The Cull» and «Pup».
«A slightly stranger point of view» is a collection of horror short stories. This one had a lot of stories I liked and some of them was really creepy! We got evetything from wierd potato plants, zombies, snakes and spiders and even dentist horror. A few of the stories I struggeled a little bit with getting into but for the most part I enjoyed the stories and I was spooked!
My favorite stories was «Small Potatoes», «Prometheus´s Jars», «Visitation», «The Cull» and «Pup».
September 20, 2025
This was such a fun collection of spooky short stories. Each story was unique and creepy, spooky, or scary in their own way. I loved that each story had a nod to nature in them. I’m a sucker for spooky settings in nature or creepy flora and fauna. I enjoyed An In-Depth Tour of the Beresford Lunatic Asylum, That Dark and Endless Shore, Prometheus’s Jar, The Cull, The Night Dentist, and Mycelium Ghost in particular.
Thank you to Victory Editing, Graveside Press, Hannah Birss, and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Publication date: August 22, 2025
Thank you to Victory Editing, Graveside Press, Hannah Birss, and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Publication date: August 22, 2025
October 15, 2025
This collection of short stories is well done, some are better than others. But I think this is really normal for most collections/anthologies. I was surprised by how creative most of these stories were, in the sense of I did not see some of the twists and turns coming. Although many of them seem familiar or like retellings each is creative and unique in its own way. So if you like horror and short story collections this is definitely a book you wanna check out! 4.5/5.
I received a free copy of this book via Graveside Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Graveside Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 10, 2025
This was such an incredible and fascinating read. It’s a spooky, unsettling collection of short stories that are absolutely perfect for the upcoming spooky season. Each story is unique and will leave you feeling all sorts of ways. It’s anxiety inducing, terrifying and yet beautiful all wrapped into several different stories that will have you wanting more. They are quick, addicting and so very fun to read. The perfect bedtime stories for those who want something a little more intense.
October 30, 2025
Hannah Birss does a fantastic job in writing this book, it had that collection of horror short stories and had that writing style that I was wanting and enjoyed the overall feel of this. Each one was so well written and was engaged from start to finish, and enjoyed that this had different horror genres and glad I read this.
I received a free copy of this book via Graveside Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Graveside Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 8, 2025
A book of dark and creepy short stories that is perfect for spooky season or if you simply are looking for a spooky good time. It felt like I was reading a twisted reimagining of familiar old tales and I loved it! I was drawn to this book by its awesome cover and went in completely blind so I really didn’t know what I was getting myself into. Overall, I really did enjoy the short stories and look forward to reading more by this author.
September 5, 2025
Eclectic collection of horror tales. My favorites were: The Piper, An In-Depth Tour of the Beresford Lunatic Asylum, Red in Tooth and Claw, Small Potatoes, Prometheus’s Jar, Mycelium Ghost, Visitation, and Laid Bare. There are some real duds in this collection but the good ones are excellent. Thank you to NetGalley for a digital copy
September 9, 2025
This was a lot different than the stuff I usually read, but I really liked it. The cover was gorgeous which was what really drew me in along with the title. I loved the main character and the story was greatly written. I was really happy to have the chance to read this and I can’t wait wait to read more from this author.
September 14, 2025
21 unsettling and strange stories to cut your teeth on. Hannah gives us dark mysterious twists on fairy tales and mythological tales. Tales of revenge. Tales of potatoes, and of course surprise twist endings. Each story is great on it's own, but in the book together they make a great companion to any collection of the dark and unusual. Look forward to reading more of her work in the future.
September 14, 2025
A Slightly Stranger Point of View is a collection of short horror stories by Hannah Birss. The stories are short, quick reads but the atmosphere is set immediately so you do not feel like it needed to be longer. The author managed to tell very good stories in just a few pages. There were a few that stood out to me. Overall it was amazing.
Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.
Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.
October 4, 2025
I'm not the biggest short story person, and I always seem to forget that until I try and read a short story collection. It is just that the way most authors write them does not work for me, but this one wasn't bad. One of the best collections I have read even if I didn't love every story. Overall pretty good.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for a copy of this book
Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for a copy of this book
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