Bumpy Oak Books

3 stars

**I was provided an electronic ARC by the publisher on NetGalley in exchange for honest review.**

Racha Mourtada brings 55 slightly sinister stories, a collection of 55 drabbles that are all 55 words long exactly. There are corresponding illustrations for the drabbles that are included in the collection as well.

This collection is in that space of writing where I tend to consider it a sort of blending prose and poetry. The author’s voice is clear and consistent. The collection frequently contains a dark humor that I enjoyed as well. Each of the stories are interesting on their own. However, I believe they can be more impactful reading two or three at a time as the author recommends, rather than reading the whole collection in one sitting as I did.

I enjoyed the collection and found it fun, but do not feel fondly enough about it to count it as a new favorite.