Very entertaining collection presented by the publisher and their cat. Accordingly, some of the stories are rather cat-centric. Personally, I would have preferred dogs, but for theme of mummies and its undeniably Egyptian connotations, cats are definitely a better fit. Anyway, this slender volume proved to be perfectly entertaining. And the final story in it will joust about break your heart.
Recommended.
Thanks Netgalley.

Modern Mummies: A Horror Anthology edited by A.C. Bauer features various short stories on mummies in modern society.

Bound by Love by Stewart Moore explores a relationship between a landlord with abandonment issues and their boarder.
Going Home by Ute Orgassa reminds us that there’s no place like home.
Our Hearts a Hectacomb by J.R. Santos shows us that mummies do have a hard no.
Dead Kings, No Crowns by Christopher La Vigna shows us that mummies can keep the beat.
#Rich-Tok by B.F. Vega takes us to a gore-filled party where we may not escape.
One Hundred Dead Cats by Kristin Dearborn shows us that two out of two live cats agree that dead should stay dead.
Reanimation by Carter Lappin takes us on a journey through the ages.
Painted As a Villain by Morgan West-Burnham shows that cats may not be all that forgiving after all.
In my Little Dead Way by Jennifer Lesh Fleck explores life after death for an influencer.
Rot by Ray DeChant explores better living through mummia.
The Telltale LVAD by Meg Candelaria is a wonderful take on Edgar Allen Poe’s famous work.
Servants of Frost and Madness by Zach Shepard shows that climate change can be deadly.
By The World Forgot by Mia Dalia has a tinge of the Gift of the Magi.

This is only the second book I’ve read featuring mummies and it was delightful! As a mom of cats, the stories about cat mummies were especially fun. I was not expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did. This was a wonderful way to experience new writers and make decisions on my future reads. I appreciate the craft and thought that was put into this book and would recommend it if you’re a horror fan.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Cat Eye Press LLC for the ARC*

This anthology is very well curated. Each story feels entirely unique, and every author put their own spin on what a "modern mummy" would be. Many stories took directions that were unexpected but completely fit the mummy in the modern world idea. Tropes that are shared between various stories, such as a mummified body retaining consciousness, are still utilized in different ways that in no way felt repetitive. I enjoyed the various nods to cats in the stories whether background characters or the narrator. I am not normally a fan of anthologies, but I enjoyed every story in this collection. I am hopeful that some of the authors have novel-length stories. If they can write such enrapturing stories in a few pages, what can they do with 100+ pages?!

Overall, I would highly recommend this anthology for horror readers that are looking for well-written mummy stories in a world that is saturated with vampires and zombies but doesn't put much love on our bandaged-wrapped baddies.

The premise of the book was intriguing, but the execution of the stories was not. One or two of the stories were well-written and attention grabbing, however the most were similar in storylines and poorly done in my opinion. The stories were disjointed and sometimes hard to follow. Overall, this was a quick read, but not one I would recommend to anyone.

Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.