The Poison Eaters, Holly Black
The Poison Eaters, Holly Black
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The Poison Eaters
And Other Stories

Author: Holly Black

Narrator: Holly Black

Unabridged: 4 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 10/31/2011

Categories: Young Adult Fiction

Synopsis

Poisonous girls whose kisses will kill. A fateful eating contest with the devil. Faeries who return to Ironside, searching for love. A junior prom turned bacchanalia. In twelve short stories, eerie and brimming with suspense and unexpected humor, Holly Black twists the fantastical creatures you thought you knew in ways you’ll never expect.“Black seamlessly blends reality with the supernatural, creating tales that are sometimes amusing, often hair-raising, and always satisfying.” —Voya“Black…proves equally adept at urban fantasy and more traditional fairy tales, and her stories often feature the edgy sexuality and angst that have become her trademarks.” —Publishers Weekly

About Holly Black

Holly Black spent her early yearts in a decaying Victorian mansion where her mother fed her a steady diet of ghost stories and faerie tale. An avid collector of rare foldlore volumes, spooky dolls, and crazy hats, she lives in West Long Branch, New Jersey, with her husband, Theo. Visit her website at www.blackholly.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sofia on August 16, 2021

This collection was just okay. The stories were okay, the characters were okay, the plot twists were okay. It was forgettable. I was surprised at how predictable the twists were. It was clear to me from the moment some of the stories started how they were going to end. The foreshadowing is heavy. Ch......more

Goodreads review by Kendare on May 16, 2011

There are too few short story collections by single authors, and this one is incredible. It came highly recommended by Caitlin R Kiernan (herself a master of short fiction) and certainly didn't disappoint. These stories are sharp, with varied styles and tones ranging from gritty to ethereal to satir......more

Goodreads review by ✨ Helena ✨ on December 18, 2019

These stories were so fun! I especially enjoyed the one with Roiben and Corny! :)......more

Goodreads review by Mauoijenn on August 10, 2015

A couple of these stories were enjoyable. The rest just fell flat.......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie (Bookfever) on October 05, 2014

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown: I'm not sure what to think about this story. At first I was wondering where this would go and thinking it was a bit odd, even for me. But when the vampires started getting into the story, it was then that it started getting more interesting. Also, Belgium was mentioned,......more

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