Finished this in one sitting. It was revolting and had me gagging. For how short it was, it definitely packed a shock factor and made me feel so grossed out which I loved about it. You couldn’t believe what these characters were doing to themselves. Also, the sausage scene? This will forever be embedded into my brain now I think hahaha 💀 Thank you to Snow for letting me ARC read, I just love her work so much already and can’t wait to see what else she has in store!
Two Little Piggies: Story 1 of Fairytales for Freaks by Anne Snow is exactly what it promises twisted, unsettling, and not afraid to get its hands dirty.This isn’t your childhood fairytale. It takes something familiar and innocent and drags it straight through broken glass and bloodstained reality. From the first few pages, there’s this creeping sense of dread that builds quietly… and then hits hard when you least expect it.What I loved most was how the story plays with expectations. You think you know where it’s going but then it pivots into something darker, sharper, and honestly a little unhinged (in the best way). The imagery is vivid, sometimes brutal, and sticks with you long after you finish.The pacing is quick but effective, making it perfect for a short, intense read. It doesn’t overstay its welcome it hits, lingers, and leaves you slightly disturbed.If you’re into: • Twisted fairytale retellings • Extreme horror with shock value • Stories that feel wrong in a compelling way …this one will absolutely scratch that itch. Final Thought: Cute title. Not a cute story. And that’s exactly why it works.
It was alright. Gross, which I have no problem with. The only thing letting this down for me was that I felt like I was reading a treatment or a piece of an idea for a much larger story. I think the author could’ve done so much more with these characters and gone even further with it, but has now shot her load so there isn’t anywhere else to go. I’m looking forward to reading more Snow.
I beg your finest pardon. 15 pages packed with enough words to make me hurt all the way in my toes. I started with book 2 without realizing it...that was WAY DIFFERENT.
I finished this in one sitting. At only 15 pages, it's revolting, grotesque, and had me gagging-and if a book can do that, it automatically becomes one of my favorites.
Jack and Jill are a couple whose lives take a disturbing turn, and what unfolds is both disgusting and unforgettable. Oddly enough, I loved it.
This was such a fun read it’s vile, fast-paced, and worth every page. From start to finish it hits hard for such a short story. Don't snack while you're reading... you'll definitely regret it.🤢
A blood-drenched cautionary tale where the pursuit of perfection becomes the ultimate act of self-de
A savage slice of body horror. A short, merciless descent into self-loathing, obsession, and the grotesque pursuit of “perfection.”
We meet Jack and Jill before the world shuts down: fit, active, confident. Then the pandemic hits, routines crumble, and isolation settles in. Working from home becomes overeating at home. Slowly, almost imperceptibly, they transform...physically and mentally, into versions of themselves they refuse to see.
Until one night.
Each armed with a family-sized bucket of KFC, an infomercial flickers onto the screen. The couple in the ad is radiant. Sculpted. Godlike. And they seem to be speaking directly to Jack and Jill: “Don’t you want to be perfect like us?”
What follows is a waking nightmare. Jill turns her desperation inward, carving away pieces of herself in a gruesome attempt to mold her body into something worthy. Jack, equally consumed by insecurity, fixates on changing the one thing he believes defines him. This is visceral, blood-soaked horror that forces you to sit with every slice, every misguided attempt at self-improvement.
The ending is brutal, self-inflicted, and haunting, underscored by the same relentless infomercial mantra echoing in the background. This story screams about the toxic illusion of televised perfection and the quiet devastation of comparing ourselves to impossible standards.
Jack and Jill are the definition of rock bottom - hygiene gone, self-care nonexistent, living off junk and apathy while the world outside shuts down thanks to Covid. But when a TV ad promises beauty at any cost… they take that message and run straight into something grotesque. This might be short, but it does not hold back. It’s filthy, excessive, and properly unhinged in that “did I really just read that?” kind of way. The body horror alone is enough to make your stomach turn - and just when you think it can’t go further… it absolutely does. Quick. Nasty. Memorable for all the wrong (right?) reasons.
This was an intriguing take on the weight-loss craze that's taking over. Seriously, if i see one more injection ad, I might go postal. Regardless, Ms. Snow takes the absolute most vile of routes to get to the end and has minor similarities to another highly rated book (to name said book would spoil it).
The descriptors were nauseating. The characters believable. An entertaining and sickening jaunt through the depths people will go to, instead of the basic exercise and diet changes.
Edit: I have a new perspective on this book after reading that the author has had personal struggles with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and body image. At first I was worried this was a lot of hate directed at fat people, but it turns out that it’s more personal than that. I appreciate knowing there’s an actual connection here and the author doesn’t just hate fat people. I’m raising my rating to 4 stars.
I also want to add that as a new author, Anne Snow is doing great and I can’t wait to read more of her work! I also appreciate her not using any AI in her process!
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‘Jack and Jill weren’t always such obese, greasy c*nts.’ This is a modern take on that classic little ditty! Oh yes and who knew I needed this in my life quite so much! This is a super short, super fun read! This book had me howling with laughter and equally feeling totally revolted and grossed out!
This short story, by the author of the highly recommended Arc Angel, is about a couple who have let themselves get obese due to the lockdowns of 2020 and go to extreme lengths to get trim again. It’s vile, disgusting, repulsive and thoroughly entertaining, definitely one to read to the kids at bedtime!
My favorite part of this reading experience is that the author wrote these characters as if she were mad at them. I dont know if that was her intention, but it made me laugh a few times.
This is the first book I have read in 2026 since my reading slump has been awful… Seen reviews for this and thought hm I’m down for something disturbing and short. Yeah, no wtf was that??? Like what in the world? What was the purpose of it? I am absolutely baffled. I am not going to rate it either because I just don’t know how🤨