Through the Woods

Through the Woods is eerie, yet in its own way cozy. It's the sort of book you curl up with on a cold quiet night just to freak yourself out. Which is what I did last night. Went to bed afraid of my own teeth which is normal and I'm fine.The short stories are...well, short. They also don't have much text. However, I like that this feels more consistent than a lot of anthologies. The tone of all five stories is similar—everything is creepy and immersive, and you can sink into each. The illustrations are stunning.The art style and peripheral nature of male characters reminded me of [b:The One Hundred Nights of Hero 28433627 The One Hundred Nights of Hero Isabel Greenberg https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1506013534l/28433627.SX50.jpg 48547479]. It's also an interesting contrast to [b:Her Body and Other Parties 33375622 Her Body and Other Parties Carmen Maria Machado https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1485266434l/33375622.SX50.jpg 54116423], another woman-centric horror anthology.