I really like that this anthology while discussing the real life horrors of racism and misogyny, it also mixes in the typical horror tropes and they blended really well. Even though every story had an arrogant, racist white man as the main victim, it never felt like it got repetitive. Like any anthology though, not ever story is going to be a win. Most of the stories were good, however most of them felt like they were missing something.

Thank you publisher and Netgalley for a chance to read and review. This was an amazing anthology full of short horror stories. I’m not a big horror reader but I love Tiffany D. Jackson, and Kalynn Bayron. I also enjoyed Terry J. Benton-Walker’s Blood Debts, so I knew I had to check this book out and it did not disappoint. The stories are short but compact and compelling. I enjoyed some more than others but overall they did a great job in being cohesive. This a great Halloween read and also great for those who are looking to get into the horror genre.

Each story gave me a thrill as I went into this blind. I only knew the title and thought the book would be great for the cultural reference. This book was amazing. I enjoyed each author's style and imagery.

Well this was.. subtly and literally terrifying :) I think almost/all of them have a contemporary setting, and some of them have horror via human nature and others have horror via paranormal monsters.
My favorites were Chloe Gong's and Adiba Jaigirdar's stories, with a lot of close second favorites.

TWs - it's a collection of horror stories so broad TW for murder, death, gore, etc etc

-- ty to the authors, the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy!

This was such a fun horror anthology! I love how traditional horror tropes were turned on their heads. The stories were diverse and unique, perfect for a spooky season read

Great stories that kept me on the edge. A good anthology of short stories byt well known and new to me authors.
Liked it, Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

It´s a well-known fact that I don´t do horror, because (I am a big baby) and that I usually don´t like short stories, but this one really worked for me. It´s always hard to review anthologies because some of them were definitely five stars: ''Best Served Cold'' by H.E. Edgmon, “Docile Girls” by Chloe Gong and “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” by Tiffany D. Jackson, while others felt a bit flat.
Overall I did really enjoy this one, I love the twists these authors added to such classic tropes and I am now 100% sure H.E. Edgmon is one of my favorite authors.
If you are a fan of horror and you are looking for something different for your next thrill, I really recommend picking up this anthology!

Such an amazing short story collection!!

My favorites were:
Everything coming up roses
Break through our skin
Gray grove
The road to hell

Thank you to the publisher for the arc.

The White Guy Dies First is an interesting horror anthology in which, as the title states, the white guy dies first. It's an introspection of people of color in horror stories and how people of color have their own horror stories and relationships with horror that are not always known or comprehended outside of their culture.

Have been recommending often and will continue to do so. Great collection and a huge variety. I loved the mix of tropes and genres. I hope this collection is a regular series.

I am a sucker for an awesome cover!!!

This is a YA horror that features 13 stories but they all have the same theme which is the white guy is always the first victim. I freaking loved this book!

I loved the way this is written in short story format and it makes it feel like you are reading several short novellas and it is fast paced.

If you ask me this is a must read for anyone who loves horror! It is so interesting cannot wait to find more books by these authors.

Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review.

A collection of short stories by well known ya authors. Pretty cool and interesting. Talked about a lot of subjects. Mixed horror with different subjects. Very unique.

Did this scare me every moment that I read the book? Yes. Did I love every minute of it because the authors in this anthology are the literal BEST???? Yes, yes I did.

This was a fantastic must read for any reader who loves a good scare & wants to see the white-washed norm for horror be flipped on its side. This was so well done! Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for this ARC! :)

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

"The White Guy Dies First" is a refreshing take on horror with 13 stories by authors of color, finally putting us in the spotlight as survivors. The stories had me hooked, and I loved that it wasn’t just about scares but also about reclaiming space in a genre that usually sidelines people of color.

My top 3 stories:
"All Eyes On Me" by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
"Everything's Coming Up Roses" by Tiffany D. Jackson
"Heaven" by Adiba Jaigirdar

This is a perfect pick if you want horror with a powerful twist.

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Book: The White Guy Dies First
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Sipping thoughts: I don’t do horror because I am a scaredy cat, but this was not too bad. It was pretty creepy and spooky but not too horrific. There were some stories that were better than others, but they were all interesting. I really enjoyed the cultural aspects behind each of the stories.

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This collection provides readers a wonderful opportunity to explore writing from a set a talented authors. Each story offers a different take on horror which makes it perfect long time fans as well as for those newly exploring the genre.

This collection of short horror stories by a nice lineup of authors, delivers horror in a unique way. The stories focus on various social issues, including the social injustices, racism and stereotypes, and gentrification. Overall, enjoyable and interesting

I got this book for free, in exchange for my honest opinion via NetGalley.

This YA horror anthology features a mixture of 13 stories with one similarity: they all feature a white guy as the first victim. These stories range from a series of diary entries from a girl who may or may not be a killer to a story of a cannibal.

Short stories can be a bit iffy. And with any short story collection, some tales resonates more than others, but overall it was a very enjoyable read. My favourite stories were: The Golden Dragon, Docile Girls, Everything's Coming Up Roses, Wasps and Hell Is Other Demons.

The stories span from genres like science fiction to fantasy. They are written by black, indigenous, and person of colour and include a number of queer authors as well. Overall this is strong collection of stories and a must read.

Thank you, Netgalley for allowing me to review! As always, my review is my own opinion and thoughts. This review will be shared to my Instagram @what_emm_reads shortly.

"The White Guy Dies First" is an anthology of horror stories that offers a diverse array of narratives. The writing is generally solid, with some stories standing out more than others. I appreciated the concept of the collection, but my main complaint is that I wished some stories had more depth and development. Overall, it’s an engaging read for horror fans.

This was so fun! I am such a fan of short story collections and this one stood out by having the stories be connected to one another. I will absolutely be recommending this one!