Sister, Maiden, Monster

Rating: 3.85 leaves out of 5Characters: 3.75/5 Cover: 4.75/5Story: 3.75/5Writing: 5/5Horror: 2/5Genre: Horror/Scifi/LGBTType: AudiobookWorth?: YeahHated Disliked It Was Okay Liked Really Liked Loved FavoritedExtreme feminism meets Lovecraft is probably the best way I can freaking explain this damn mess. Did I like it? Yes. Do I wish there was another book in the same universe or a book 2? Yes as well. I hated and loved it. As for the horror side of it... eh I think it leaned more towards the gore and maybe the creepy monsters.

I just finished Sister, Maiden, Monster by Lucy A Snyder and here is my review.

How are three women, all so different, connected in the most hellish ways?

During a global apocalypse, a virus has unexpected consequences for a percentage of the world's population.

Erin, after getting sick with the virus, turns into something she doesn't understand but makes perfect sense.

Savannah didn't end up like Erin after she contracted the virus but she did get a real taste for blood.

Mareva didn't get sick but the strange tumors on her body make her the most precious person on the planet and Erin and Savannah are tasked with protecting her at all costs.

I love a good horror book and this one took it to a whole new level. It took me to a place that would make hell look like a playground. At first I was like, not another book with masks and hand sanitizer.... I'm so glad I stayed with it because it really bought the old school horror with a solid fantasy read into the kind of book that will tickle your imagination in the very worst of ways. It gave me nightmares which never happen to me.

The idea that a virus could open us up to what happened to these women was the most deliciously terrifying thing imaginable. I did feel the 3 women had something about them that made you feel sorry for them no matter what they got up to.

The writing was excellent and I was hooked right in. What didn't I like? The ending was open ended and I hate that unless I know there is definitely going to be a book 2.... (Is there going to be a book 2?) I hope there is because I have questions I need answers to.

Love horror with a fantasy undertone, PICK THIS ONE UP NOWWWWWWW!!!!

4.5 stars.

Excellent read. Thank you @netgalley and @torpublishinggroup for my review copy!

Holy shit. It's nearly midnight and I just finished this book and all I can say is.... Holy shit. This horror novel whips so much fucking ass. It needs like a ton of CWs but I can't think of them now due to being overwhelmed by this book. Immediately seeking more books by this author and Google tells me she has 15 or so.

If you can tolerate body horror (I usually can't but this book is different to the body horror I've seen/read before) get this book. It has queer themes which I was very happy about and doesn't pull punches. I had no Idea what would happen from one chapter to the next and I loved that.

If I could get the entirety of a book tattooed on me this one might be it. There's so much what the fuck but it's GLORIOUS.

All my book friends, read this. If I could give this book 10 out of 5 stars, I would. Once I'm down from this book high I'll be able to delve deeper into why I love this but for now I'm going to ride this wave