Epeolatry Book Review: It’s No Fun Anymore by Britanny Micka-Foos
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Title: It’s No Fun Anymore
Author: Britanny Micka-Foos
Genre: Domestic Horror
Publisher: Apprentice House
Publication date: 17th June, 2025
Synopsis: “It’s No Fun Anymore” is a collection of eight stories that explore the politics of victimization, the sites of trauma on women’s bodies, and their attempts to divine meaning from suffering.
In “The Experiment,” the murder of a young girl prompts a stay-at-home mother to undertake a desperate bid for agency, drawing unlikely inspiration from a 1950s self-help book. An MLM saleswoman in “Border Crossings” is held captive at the Canadian border, and in her marriage. And “Thumb Stump” introduces a new mother who worries her baby will inherit both her perceived deformity and generational trauma.
These stories examine the double binds of motherhood, the sham of “having it all,” the daily struggles. The centralizing thread is the question: How can trauma be transformed?
It’s No Fun Anymore by Brittany Micka-Foos truly wasn’t much fun—in the best of ways. Each story, while unique in its own right, shares the central theme of what I can only call a ‘lassitude of life.’ A particularly nuanced horror that has grown ever more potent in this day and age.
Micka-Foos’ ability to pen this doldrum so accurately, spoke to my soul. While all the main characters are women, I felt as if each one could just as easily have been me, which added to the horror.
I recently had a conversation with a friend who is interested in writing horror. She said that she had a particularly scary experience and intended to simply add horror elements to her prose. I told her that her experience in and of itself was scary enough to be classified as horror, as long as she emphasized the dread.
I believe that for something to be called horror, it must be horrific and that, of course, is subjective, but there are certain ways to go about it. Micka-Foos has done just that. She has taken perfectly ‘normal’ and realistic situations that so many people are experiencing as our 30s fly by and transcribed it in a way that will send shivers down your spine.
This opus of psychological horror that resonates domestic angst is a must-read for anyone who appreciates beautifully descriptive writing, who can relate to lethal lethargy, or who enjoys psychological fiction where the main character’s feeling are more important than what is actually going on.
/5
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Luc Dantes is a high school English teacher by day and aspiring author by night. Their writing style is shaped by their experience living with ADD, as well as their identity as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Luc finds comfort in the horror genre, seeing it as a place to explore darker themes in a safe environment. Their work has been featured in Ghostwatch Zine’s Winter’s Warning quarterly issue in 2025, and they are set to be published in “Twisted Horrors,” a queer anthology curated by River Gardner in 2025.
As an avid reader, Luc has consistently ranked among Goodreads’ top users, placing in the top 25% of readers in 2023 and advancing to the top 10% of readers and top 1% of reviewers in 2024. Their literary interests span a wide range of genres, with a particular passion for horror, fantasy, and autobiographies.
As a writer, Luc aims to bring an honest, relatable perspective to readers through their work. Their experience as both a prolific reader and reviewer informs their writing, allowing them to craft stories that resonate with diverse audiences. Above all, Luc’s greatest passions are their loving spouse and children, who continue to inspire and support their literary journey.
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