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A review by kynaeus
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It's an interesting premise of suburban housewives vs evil, but my god what a journey that is HARD to recommend because of all the content warnings including one character's on-the-page description of being SA'd. Proceed with caution or steer clear as your safety requires.
This story has some good body horror going on throughout and the author's build-up of tension and atmosphere is excellent alongside a truly evil villain, and what really gets me is just how much evil is enabled by men. You know it's real when there's a supernatural villain out to get you but the most dangerous thing in the room are a group of enraged men with power and money.
This story has some good body horror going on throughout and the author's build-up of tension and atmosphere is excellent alongside a truly evil villain, and what really gets me is just how much evil is enabled by men. You know it's real when there's a supernatural villain out to get you but the most dangerous thing in the room are a group of enraged men with power and money.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Body horror, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual violence, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Drug use
Big giant warning for the labels already given, but a very specific one pertains to an unexpected twist that will leave you in the middle of a scene where a pubescent teenager is being fed upon, and there's a relatively graphic description of their nakedness in a depiction of child sexual assault in all but name.