She. is a female-led extreme horror/splatterpunk anthology filled with hair-raising, eye-popping, blood-draining, and stomach-heaving action from an assembly of some of the most complex leading ladies you have ever witnessed! Prepare yourself to enter their worlds as well as their psyches in this exciting and disturbing collection!… And remember:
“HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE A WOMAN SCORNED” - William Congreve
With this being Alyssa Sassen’s debut book, it’s clear just how talented she is. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next, as this book was wonderfully packed with splatter, gore, and satisfying touch’s of revenge.
Absolutely loved this! short shocking stories that are most terribly entertaining. Full of trigger warnings and female rage Alissa’s writing style is perfect fast paced and descriptive without being long winded. I read this book in a day as I was hooked on from the first page and couldn’t stop reading. Totally recommend this can’t wait to read more from this brilliant new author.
I really liked this book, it quite enjoy short stories and got through the book in a matter of 2 days if I remember. I was shocked and how gory this ended up being and thoroughly enjoyed joyed that! If you need a bit of feminine rage (who doesn't 🩸💁♀️) then definitely check this out!!
She. delivers an unrivaled experience on the field of splatterpunk that embraces raw intensity while grounding its brutality in compelling character work and storytelling that keeps the pages turning. Each story contains a meaningful righteousness that is capable of both watering the eyes and shifting the stomach. At its core the novel stands out not only for its graphic content, but as an impeccable vehicle for identity, survival, rage, and transformation.
The female-led perspective for each narrative is carefully placed, creating a setting that shares a distinct voice that feels both intimate and confrontational. Sassen introduces readers to multiple protagonists that fill the heart with a sense of self, fueling the horrific imagination that embraces the abrasive and chaotic energy that the genre has to offer. These characters are not only witnesses to violence… they are shaped by it, they respond to it, and this forces any reader to confront uncomfortable themes through a deeply personal lens. Every setting contains the thrill of a broken soul that reaches satisfying prosperity in a gruesome tale of seething pain, evolution, and landing perfectly into a pool of blood-chilling resolve.
I can think of no other author beyond Alyssa Sassen that pours the hearts of women onto the pages of horror, grotesque imagery, and unapologetic gore as effectively as She. conveys. Sassen demonstrates a clear understanding of how to use excess not only to disturb, but communicate deep emotional truths. As you climb the pages of She., absorbing each chapter of brutal clarity, the final story stands out as a staple opus from cover to cover. You will find yourself wanting more as the page containing SHE END reaches your fingertips.
Don’t hesitate on this bloody, beautiful, and chilling novel. Alyssa Sassen debuts with an anthology that odes to women in a way that keeps you up at night glued to the pages. As the journeys of these women unfold, your turned gut will pair with a content smile at the close of every one of these stories.
What a fucking read! I used to be in a psychobilly band and really thought I had a beat on story narration, until I had the pleasure of this coming through my desk stack and I have to say; I’m absolutely inspired. I don’t write anymore about those topics, but if I did “She” would absolutely be right there for inspiration for new songs. Each story draws you in further and what’s super tight is that there’s an epilogue for each story you so you’re not left wanting more out of what’s being presented to you. THE AUTHOR very genuinely gets at that lizard part of your brain in the best possible. I recommend this book to everyone in my day to day, openly knowing they can’t handle it and that just sits so well with me. Page to page this shit rules, but moreover. I can’t want to read this miss ma’am’s newest work when they’re ready for us to take it in. HARD
Author Alyssa Sassen constructs a fascinating anthology - with women and the forefront. This plays to great effect as we explore different gender specific scenarios and anxieties and are provided with a horror twist. Some gore for good measure and with the anthology structure it maintains a brisk pace.
I appreciate the authors inclusion of trigger warnings as well. Considerations such as those are commendable.
Also I appreciate the clever wordplay pertaining to each story title and the word "She" I.e, reduc-She-on, affec-She-on, etc
As someone who rather enjoys female rage and splatterpunk, this slapped. It’s got it all: medical horror, body horror, revenge porn, rogue plastic surgeons, viruses, and more! Several of the stories made me absolutely squirm (and I see some nasty shit at work so you know it’s good). Highly recommend!
Each story brings something unique to the table, with vivid imagery, relentless brutality, and creative horror. She. kept every story fresh and exciting. Alyssa has a talent for giving the reader a great mix of original storytelling with unexpected twists and creating terrifying scenes. Can’t wait for more from this author!!