Synopsis:
Hell Hath Only Fury is a charity anthology for the benefit of abortion services in the United States of America following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
On June 24, 2022, a cry rang out across the United States of America. It echoed, reverberated, and extended out across the world. To some it represented the fear of what’s to come. To others, a reality that was all too familiar. It was a cry of anger. Of terror and anguish. Of desperation. But it wasn’t one of surprise.
In its wake, voices joined and rose with warning tales of the impending future. Bodies stripped of autonomy, identities denied, freedoms robbed, lives lost. And so much rage. For these are not voices that will go gentle into this terrible night. These are stories of fright and fighting back. These are stories of reclamation and defiance. These are stories of warriors.
Because when all they give us is hell, we will respond with only fury.
Edition:
E-book (although I now own the paperback as well)
Trigger Warnings:
Hover for Trigger WarningsMy Thoughts:
If you’re anything like me, you are FUCKING HORRIFIED at what the United States is currently doing. Not just generally (also that), but especially as regards rolling back the basic human (not to mention constitutional) right to bodily autonomy of anyone in possession of a uterus. And now of course the rights of trans people to have autonomy over their own bodies as well, but for the sake of this review, we will be focusing on reproductive rights. I will soapbox on the OBVIOUS need for trans folks to also have the right to control their own bodies and healthcare in the near future. Believe that. Angie’s got some strong opinions on minding your own fucking beeswax when it comes to other people’s healthcare.
But, I digress.
So, Hell Hath Only Fury… This book is packed to overflowing with incredibly well written, affecting, and in many cases absolutely heart-wrenching and/or terrifying stories written by some of the most incredible writers currently on the horror circuit. Expect stories from S.H. Cooper, Oli A. White, Kaitlin Tremblay, Laurel Hightower, Sandra Ruttan, and many more.
“Life begins at conception? Fine. Then watch as I bear the seed of a Mother’s Apocalypse and give birth to the beginning of the end of this time of selfishness and cruelty. For I am Legion, because my heart does not break alone.” from The Life You Spent Dying by Lilyn George
Some of my favorites, in order of appearance:
- The Life You Spent Dying by Lilyn George
- Teaching Professor Rosenburg by Wondra Vanian
- The New Front Line by S. H. Cooper
- Bloom by Alice Austin
- A Gorgon’s Ossuary by Kaitlin Tremblay
- My Husband, My Shield by Cat Voleur
- Life Begins at Possession by Laurel Hightower
- The Goddess Complex by Sandra Ruttan
But to be completely honest, there wasn’t a single story here that I didn’t think was worth reading.
Rating:
Read it. And vote to stop systematically tearing away the basic rights of your fellow humans.
