When I originally requested this audio ARC, I have no idea that it was a series of short stories instead of a full story. I was a little unsure if I would be able to get into it as I usually don't pick up short stories if I can help it.

But I really did enjoy the stories especially the fact that they included not only strong black women but that they were also smart. It was really refreshing to listen to each of these stories and know that they would survive instead of being one of the first few characters to get offed. There were some stories that I enjoyed a little more than others and it was always said for the story to end and I needed to then get used to the new characters.

This was a 4 star for me. Thank you again NetGalley for letting me listen to this ARC

I saw a lot about this book over social media and based on the premise, I was very excited to support this book. A collection of short horror stories written by black authors and featuring black female characters is something that is drastically missing in the book world. It was an easy read, nothing too horrifying or gory. Listening to the audio version, I felt that either multiple narrators should have been used or more distinct breaks between stories. Maybe using music to signify a new story beginning. The problem with using one narrator, is that each story flowed together and if the listener is multitasking it may be harder to catch when one story ends, and another begins. Overall, the book entertained well enough. I would give it 3 stars.

I really enjoy short story’s. This one gave me smaller sections to read/losten tso I was able to have good stopping points. I think the bravery in these stories, I feel like to anyone they are relatable and would touch anyone’s heart. Would definitely recommend.

The Black Girl Survives in This One is a short story anthology featuring horror stories with black leading ladies. And yes, they do all survive in these stories.

It's hard to say which is my favorite of this anthology. I think it's a tough call between Harvesters (incidentally the first story in the book) and Foxhunt (the last story in the book). I think this is enough to tell you that the book starts and ends with a bang. Another really good one was Ghost Light. Not all the stories are knock down drag out hits, but most of them were enjoyable. Definitely enjoyable enough for me to recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ALC. Shayna Small was a fantastic narrator, and she really brought the stories to life. I alo enjoyed the introduction by Tananarive Due. It was very informative.

I really enjoyed this anthology of short stories! They all had very different vibes, but were so interesting!

"The Black Girl Survives This One" is a captivating collection of short stories that bring refreshing narratives centered around young Black women in the horror genre. From creepy bedtime stories to paranormal encounters, each tale leaves you craving for more.

The authors skillfully weave together elements of horror with humor and depth, offering a diverse range of experiences. I appreciated the strong, smart female characters who navigate perilous situations with courage and wit. This collection goes beyond typical YA fare, offering a wide range of subgenres and age appeal. Whether you're into classic tropes with a twist or seeking a fresh take on horror, this anthology delivers.

Highly recommended for anyone craving stories that empower while also entertain!

This is an amazing representation of black girl horror stories. You have black girls being heros and survivors, something that is often left from horror stories. With it being 15 short stories, I found myself wanting more of each story (they were that good). Some of my favorites were black girl nature group, ghost light and queeniums from.greenium.

The Black Girl Survives In This One is a chilling & heart pumping collection of horror short stories where black girls face supernatural beings and monsters. And survive. These Black girls are put in an array of settings where they battle the unbelievable and come out as heroes.
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The Black Girl Survives In This One was put together very well. There is a horror story in here for everyone to enjoy whether it is reading about supernatural creatures or slashers. Some of my favorite stories were Harvesters, The Brides of Devil’s Bayou, and Inheritance.
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I was given the opportunity to listen to the audiobook for a review. I loved this book for a number of reasons. It got me back to reading a genre I haven’t tapped into in years, it gave me the introduction to different authors and their writing styles, and it truly had me stopping in my tracks to listen and focus on what was going to happen next. Shayna Small did a great job at bringing these stories to life.The foreword alone is a masterpiece read by Tananarive Due. Thank you to Flatiron Books and Net Galley for the arc . I enjoyed the ride.

Thank you @flatironbooks for my review copy.


Once I read the foreword I knew this was the book for me!


Harvesters by L.L. McKinney
4/5

Welcome Back to the Cosmos
3/5

Ghost List by Erin E. Adams
4/5

The Brides of Devil’s Bayou by Desiree S. Evans

4.5/5

TMI by Zakiya Dalila Harris

3/5

Black Pride by Justina Ireland

5/5

The Screamers by Daka Hermon
4/5

Queeniums for Greenium! by Brittany Morris

3.5/5

Inheritance by Camara Aaron

3/5

Black Girl Nature Group by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite

4/5

Cemetery Dance Party by Saraciea J. Fennell
4/5

The Skittering Thing by Monica Brashears

4/5

The Black Strings by Vincent Tirado

4/5

Local Color by Eden Royce

4/5

Fox Hunt by Charlotte Nicole Davis

4/5

Overall rating: 4.5 stars

Narration: 5 stars

This was a great collection of short horror stories. I really enjoyed the variety of the types of horror as well. There were several cliffhangers where you weren’t sure if anyone actually survived and overall it was a good collection.

Thank you to netgalley and Macmillan Audio | Macmillan Young Listeners for allowing me to read this book. This anthology was everything and more.

As soon as I heard about this book, I was hella excited. Did I know who was going to be in it? No. Did I know if they would be actually scary? No. But I still NEEDED it. And yes I do mean Need.

Of course, as I say with all anthologies, there were some I really liked and some that I didn’t really care for. But for this one, I can honestly say there weren’t that many I wasn’t a fan of. Most of them were really good. Like the one from Justina Ireland and L.L. McKinney’s. Those were the ones I remembered from the top of my head. But the one that stood out the most was the one by Desiree S. Evans. I feel like I’m saying every author’s name lol But they really were good.

I do hate to say this, but there were some that I didn’t exactly care for. Like the one about the phone and the other about the epi pens. As someone with a peanut allergy, this wasn’t exactly fun? So I guess it’s medical horror, but like as someone with a peanut allergy, I could have used a content warning on this. My heart stopped. But I didn’t get too angry about them because it they were all short stories and i knew it wouldn’t hurt to DNF any. But I pushed through and read all of them.
The narration was also really good. I loved the different voices she made. Like I don't understand the way she was able to switch voices for all those different people in all these short stories. I loved this narration and I definitely plan on looking for some more of their work. Because this was amazing.

As soon as I saw this book was a thing, I knew there was going to be no way that I DIDN’T read this. Literally all of these authors are amazing! And with some of them, like The Skittering Thing, even their titles were creepy lol And I loved that. If you’re a horror newbie or a weenie (as described by my friend who is not a horror fan) there’s also some things in here for you. There’s something for everyone and I hope this doesn’t deter you!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this ARC Audio Copy!

A collection of short stories that is listed as horror but I feel that most of the stories could also land in the thriller category.

My only complaint about this book is I wish the stories had been longer, it seemed just as I started to get into them they were already over, but it was still an enjoyable experience.

While I love horror as a genre, I don’t always love the stereotypical tropes that come along with the genre. I don’t love how women, people of color, and especially black women are always sidelined in horror stories (if they’re acknowledged at all). The Black Girl Survives in This One aims to upend that and place black women and girls at the center of the stories. The black girls in this anthology are powerful, tenacious, and always survive.

The Black Girl Survives in This One is such a stacked anthology. Each story is thrilling and eerie, but no two stories are alike. Because so many different writers are involved with this anthology, the horror stories come from nearly every conceivable horror subgenre. Also, the stories turn so many classic horror tropes on their head. A haunted house? It’s in the book! A cornfield? Oh, yes. A creepy theater? YEP.

While I enjoyed every story in the collection, I did have some favorites. The following were standout stories for me.

5 Stars – “Harvesters” by L.L. McKinney: The first story in the anthology and my favorite of the anthology. It involves a high school party, a handsome boy, and a creepy cornfield. L.L. McKinney has written A Blade So Black and Escaping Mr. Rochester.

5 Stars – “Black Pride” by Justina Ireland: A story about a weekend trip to a mountain cabin. Go into this one spoiler-free. It’s a wild ride! I love Justina Ireland’s Star Wars books, but I still need to read her Dread Nation duology.

4.5 Stars – “Queeniums for Greenium!” by Brittney Morris: Involves sisters, a cult-like MLM, health-obsessed women, and a black girl with severe allergies. This story was hilarious and heartfelt. I loved Brittney Morris’s writing and need to read her novel Slay ASAP.

4.5 Stars – “TMI” by Zakiya Dalila Harris: Sam, is a black scholarship student at a prestigious school mostly full of white students. After an encounter with a famous black writer who previously attended her school, Sam’s life is turned upside down.

I listened to this anthology by audiobook and I think it’s a great option. The production quality is excellent, and the narrator switches characters and sub-genres effortlessly with each short story. I highly recommend it if you enjoy audiobooks!

The Black Girl Survives in This One is a stellar collection. I recommend it for all horror readers, not just young adult readers, women, and people of color. If you pick it up or request it from your library, please try the audiobook! It’s stellar!

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars

Thanks to Macmillan Audio for providing me with an arc!

This was a pretty solidly middle-of-the-road read for me when taken as an anthology, with the majority of stories being just okay with a couple that shined and a couple that were bigger flops. I think I hyped this up too much in my head and was expecting to be full on frightened and when it never happened I was bummed. Listened to most of this driving through rural Illinois at night which makes for some solid scary vibes and it still didn't help. BUT, the last story ended on a super high note, it was very good!
Overall this one just wasn't the book for me but I will absolutely be recommending it to teens!

This short story collection, written by BIPOC authors, is exactly how I like my horror reads served up.

In bite-sized pieces.

I can’t handle a whole book. My bladder can’t take it.

This assembly was fantastic. Tight, and creepy, and mostly open-ended, leaving a tonne to the imagination. The narration was also spot-on.

My only quibble is that THEY DON’T ALL SURVIVE IN THIS ONE.

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan audio for this creeptastic ARC.

This horror anthology introduces us to a range of genres and Black girls to cheer for as they outsmart or outmaneuver their very creepy adversaries. The fun title could be seen as a spoiler, but in practice it makes the reading experience less stressful. Because you know she survives, you can relax and enjoy the story. The stories are smart, scary, and varied.

A YA anthology of horror stories centering Black girls who battle monsters, both human and supernatural, and who survive to the end‼️ 

Fifteen chilling and thought-provoking stories place Black girls front and center as heroes and survivors who slay monsters, battle spirits, and face down death. Prepare to be terrified and left breathless by the pieces in this anthology.

This was a top tier collection of short stories that I could barely put down. The representation was everything‼️ Each author created a unique balance of emotions and unpredictability within their stories. We get mystery, suspense, supernatural elements, folklore retellings, ancestral inheritance, generational curses, terror and fear woven together to highlight a courageous Black character in the end. With any collection there are stories that will always standout amongst the rest.

Favorite short stories:

Ghost Light
The Screamers
Queeniums from Greenium!
Black Girl Nature Group
Local Color
The Black Strings

Overall, this was an amazing collection highly recommended. The pacing was fast, it was vivid and well-written. You’ll never experience a dull moment with this one. I always felt connected to the stories and the characters. Special thanks to the author & @flatironbooks for my advanced copy.

Thank you @flatironbooks and @netgalley for the advanced copy/audio of this book

Collection of short horror stories centering Black girls who battle monsters, both human and supernatural, and who survive to the end.

The Brides of Devils Bayou written by Desiree S. Evan’s and Queeniums for Greenium written by Brittney Morris were my favorites.

I recommend this book if you like Tales from the Crypt or Black Mirror.

Sensational anthology!

Wow I got to discover so many new to me authors as well. I usually do not consider myself a horror fan but if I could get stories like these where I just felt like I was watching a fun horror show, I would read more horror!

I also love the cover and the fact that all these authors came together for this