This was one book that I went into blind. I saw the title and cover and was automatically sold. Then I spotted the author and sold my soul for an early copy. Holy shit! You all are in for a wild ride through hell!

I finished this book last week and I still get chills thinking about it. The way this was written had my full attention and I found myself thinking about this book and "The Thin Kid" in the most bizarre times during the day. It honestly consumed my life. Then I finished this and I was in shock. That ending was like nothing I had ever read before. It ripped my soul apart and I had to reread the last couple of chapters. All I can really say is, Fuck!! You all better prepare yourself for the horror masterpiece that is about to fall into your laps.

Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.

I’m really sorry but I didn’t enjoy this at all. Well-written? Absolutely. But the plot was kiiind of a pretentious slog. I’ve read and loved three other books of Tremblay’s so hopefully will continue to enjoy his future work. I just did not care for the narrator, the screenplay portions, the type of creature horror it turned into. Not for me. While I’d give this a 4 for writing, I give it a 2 for plot. We will meet in the middle with three stars.