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Old Wounds

Logan-Ashley Kisner

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Two transgender teens end up in a small, isolated town, where they must escape the locals who plan to sacrifice one of them to an ancient monster that only eats girls. A pulse-pounding thriller perfect for fans of Midsommar and Hell Followed with Us!

Erin and Max are two transgender teens trying to get to California. Max is desperate to finally transition, and Erin is longing to understand why she’s on this trip to begin with. The last she spoke to Max was when he suddenly broke up with her two years ago.

But when they find themselves stranded in the middle of the woods in a small Kentucky town, they realize they have much bigger problems. The locals need a female sacrifice for the monster that lives in the woods—according to them, the sun won’t come up again until the monster eats a girl . . . and it only eats what it kills.

Fighting back is futile; no one selected as the offering has ever survived the night. When the two strangers show up, the locals believe they have the perfect candidate. The irony of the situation is almost too much to fathom.

The thing is, the locals don’t know who they just trapped as their sacrifice. They don’t know Erin’s and Max’s secrets, which could be a death sentence on a good day. And the monster that lives in their woods has never faced prey who have already fought so hard to live.

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“Old Wounds” by Logan-Ashley Kisner is an absolutely thrilling and atmospheric read that I couldn't put down. The story follows two transgender teens, Erin and Max, who find themselves trapped in a small, isolated town with a terrifying secret. The locals believe they must sacrifice a girl to an ancient monster to keep the sun rising, and they’ve decided that Erin, in their twisted minds, fits the bill. What follows is a pulse-pounding fight for survival as Erin and Max navigate the horrors of this town, all while grappling with their complicated past and the terrifying uncertainty of the future.

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“Old Wounds” by Logan-Ashley Kisner is an absolutely thrilling and atmospheric read that I couldn’t put down. The story follows two transgender teens, Erin and Max, who find themselves trapped in a small, isolated town with a terrifying secret. The locals believe they must sacrifice a girl to an ancient monster to keep the sun rising, and they’ve decided that Erin, in their twisted minds, fits the bill. What follows is a pulse-pounding fight for survival as Erin and Max navigate the horrors of this town, all while grappling with their complicated past and the terrifying uncertainty of the future.

The eerie atmosphere Kisner crafts in “Old Wounds” is what first drew me in, but it’s Erin and Max who kept me hooked. These two characters are so compelling, layered, and real that I found myself rooting for them every step of the way. The way their relationship develops through the story is wonderful, full of tension, unresolved feelings, and ultimately, a deep sense of loyalty and love. The mystery of the town and its dark rituals kept me guessing, but what I found particularly fascinating was the book’s hypothetical exploration of how a cryptid monster might perceive gender. It’s a concept I hadn’t seen explored before, and Kisner handles it with a thought-provoking sensitivity that adds depth to an already gripping tale.

What I loved most about “Old Wounds” is how it showcases the resilience of Erin and Max in the face of so much hate and violence. Seeing queer characters fight back is incredibly cathartic, and their courage in the face of such dire circumstances is nothing short of admirable. This book has all the spookiness you could want for the season, with an added layer of emotional depth that makes it truly unforgettable. However, it’s important to note that the story does deal with heavy topics like self-harm and suicide ideation and attempt, so take care of your mental health while reading. That said, if you’re looking for a chilling, thought-provoking, and ultimately empowering read, Old Wounds is one you won’t want to miss.

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