The hook:
Look, I could type up a blurb but honestly, go into this one knowing as little about it as possible. Just take my word for it, and go in blind.
My impressions:
If you haven’t read everything by Sarah Gailey you can get your hands on already, do it now. Everything I’ve seen from this author is clever and sharp-edged and lingers in my mind a long time afterwards. This book is no different, as it exemplifies Gailey’s writing style perfectly. This book will take you on a journey and refuse to let go until you’ve seen it through to the end.
I should add, if you’re unfamiliar with Gailey’s work, that you should go into it prepared for some gory bits. As with their other works, Gailey does not shy away from going into sometimes stomach-churning detail. There are scenes that go beyond my usual comfort zone when it comes to explicit gore, so be forewarned. However, if you can stomach it, the gory parts are worth it to get to the raw, beating heart of the characters in this book.
If you enjoy very high concept works that still manage to be character driven and insightful, this is absolutely the book (and the author) for you. I highly recommend it, though I can’t say much more because I really do feel like it’s best to go into this one knowing as little about the premise as possible.
Happy reading!
Kat Pollock 