Reviews

Even the Worm Will Turn by Hailey Piper

vengefuldime's review

5.0

Even the Worm Will Turn turns the mundane into a powerful unknown, tying a new perspective into the book’s world. Although the plot is somewhat twisty and hazy-feeling, the writing is always clear and evocative. Despite my worries, Donna is a strong protagonist counterpart to Monique, and her adventure walking around the edges of the past is compelling.

charm_city_sinner's review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jenniferlynnkrohn's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

takecoverbooksptbo's review

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I was hoping Even the Worm Will Turn would expand on the intriguing concepts introduced in The Worm and His Kings. Instead, Piper heaps on additional concepts and ideas that ultimately undercut the character driven cosmic horror of the first book in the trilogy. I will be checking out the series’ third instalment later this year, in the hopes that Turn will be given meaning and significance retroactively. For the time being, though, the book is intriguing and mysterious, but not much else.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Body horror, and Gore

Moderate: Gaslighting, Transphobia, and Outing

crystalvyces's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

thatoneguyjm's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

obnoxiouslyollie's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

cats_of_horror's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

antimagiczone's review

dark mysterious tense

3.75

em_harring's review

4.0

I was super excited to hear that The Worm and His Kings would be continued--and this didn't disappoint! It picks up four years after the ending of the first book, following Donna this time. I loved her as a character and thought that the pacing was of this was so well done. It basically hits the ground running from the first chapter.

As with the first book, I do feel like I'll get more out of this upon reread, which is always exciting. Can't wait for the next book! I'm really interested to see where the story goes and how it concludes.