A young woman, recently orphaned by her Naturalist father (and lately employed as a painting instructor at a boarding school) embarks on a new position as an illustrator for a scientist writing a book about insects. While plants are Sonia Wilson's preferred subjects, she's happy to be doing meaningful painting instead of teaching bored girls the rudiments of watercolor.

But from day one, this place is strange, the doctor stranger, and the woods she keeps getting warned away from stranger still. No one will talk about the Doctor's previous artist, whose exquisite illustrations she finds in the studio, there's no explanation for the oddly-behaving, parasite-ridden animals that continue to try and enter the house, and no one at all will discuss the "blood thieves" she's been warned about.

Then, one night, she sees a lantern, and follows it - and her world opens to untold horror.

T. Kingfisher is a master of creeping terror that makes your skin crawl and stops your breath with dread. This book is no exception. Be aware that there is discussion of real parasites (botfly, screwworm, etc), animal deaths, and body horror that will make you shiver, but as with most her horror novels, the ending is hopeful rather than grim.

T. Kingfisher is one of my all time favorites, and this book only cements that status for me. This book is truly scary. The way the horror is so very close to reality, with really only the barest bit of supernatural, makes it really hit home. I adore Kingfisher's style, and though I imagine some readers would find the first half of the book a bit slow, I think the pacing is just right to build up to the horror waiting. I appreciate Sonia as the heroine. She is anxious but not cowardly, and I appreciate that she isn't swept off her feet by a rescuer. I will say, I'm going to be awfully wary of flying insects for a while.

🪱Worm Wednesday🪱

Bringing this back for WOLF WORM by @redwombatstudio 🦟

If you’re not new around here you know I have issues with bugs. This book has a lot of bugs. Like. A lot. 🪲

But it also has art, which helped me keep my skin from crawling tooooo bad. (I mean like an artist character, not illustrations. Those would have done the opposite I’m sure.) But there’s more than bugs to the horror of this plot. I don’t want to reveal what else is going on. But it was exquisite and satisfying.

As always with Kingfisher, the horror is also cut with humor and a protagonist with a strong personality. I enjoyed Sonia a lot and hope she’s a good fit for you too. She certainly was a good fit for the story, and that matters the most, yeah?

Also a good fit for this story: a patented caterpillar inflator. Let that entice you 🐛
(This was mentioned to great delight when we got to see Kingfisher talk about What Stalks the Deep with @chuck_wendig at @doylestownbookshop. It did not disappoint.)

Wolf Worm arrives on March 26 next year, so get this added to your plans and pre-orders!

This was my first T. Kingfisher book! The writing is immediately gripping and I couldn't put it down. Although I found the ending a bit lacklustre, the novel was inventive and addictive and that, in my opinion, is the most important thing. I'll definitely read another book by her in the future!

T. Kingfisher knocked it out of the park with this one. Screaming, crying, throwing up because it was so good and I loved it so much and also it was so gross. If parasites disturb you probably don’t read this book. My cat had a botfly once and it was awful and I thought about it the whole time I was reading this.

Sonia Wilson is a naturalist and scientific illustrator who worked for her naturalist father before his death. It is 1885 and without his support it is difficult to find work in the field as a woman, so when she find a position with a reclusive and eccentric naturalist deep in the woods of North Carolina she grabs it, filling the position his previous illustrator vacated over a year ago. No one will tell her what happened to her predecessor though, and there are… odd things going on. The woods have always felt like home to her but *these* woods have animals behaving strangely, and rumors abound of a devil stalking the night. Sonia can ignore all this however, she needs the paycheck and has a job to do. A job illustrating parasitic fly larva for an employer who is very, very invested in studying their life cycle…

This book is truly T. Kingfisher at her finest. Sonia is a terrific character, quietly anxious but determined, and her interest in both art and nature is deep and well portrayed. The horror element grows slow and steady throughout and the climax is both satisfying and nauseating in the best way. The secondary characters are well developed and the setting vivid and alive. Gah, I loved this book so much. Highly, highly recommend.

Book Stats:
📖: 288 pages
Genre: horror
Publisher: Tor
Format: eARC
Series: STANDALONE

General Thoughts:
Can I give a book more than five stars? Because this book deserves more than that. This book is horrific, suspense filled, and absolutely mind bending. The claustrophobia you feel, and the inherent dread that creeps across your skin throughout the duration of this book is unmatched.

If creepy crawly creatures give you issue then you definitely don't wanna pick this book up. But if you can stand some insect based body horror, you're definitely gonna love this. The story and characters were solid and even though you have an idea of what could possibly be happening throughout the story, it doesn't match up with how absolutely horrific and detailed the story actually is.

I can't even tell you the amount of dread and anxiety I felt reading this book. But in a good way that kept me entertained and reading quickly. This is absolutely a gut punch that you can't miss if you like Kingfisher.

Disclaimer: I read this book as a physical ARC from the publisher. All opinions are my own. This is my honest and voluntary review.

This may be my favorite Kingfisher since The Hollow Places. Historical, Insects, maybe even monsters, this is Kingfisher at her very best. It also keeps all the humor and heart that you expect from a T. Kingfisher book and made me literally squirm on multiple occasions!

The reader follows Ms. Wilson, whose father was a famous naturalist and for whom she provided paintings and illustrations. After his death, she has been surviving as a teacher at a boarding school with a very mean headmistress. So when she gets offered a job to illustrate for a very reclusive naturalist specializing in parasitic insects, she of course leaps at the chance.

But not everything is as it seems. Indeed as soon as she arrives in town, her ride to the doctor’s home informs her not to go out in the woods alone at night because the devil is there.

From this fantastic set up, Kingfisher gives us all the suspenseful and gooey fun that we have come to expect and love from her. I loved this book and I think a lot of other people will, too!

T. Kingfisher has always been a master of horror, but this book is on another level of thoughtfulness, detail, and world-building. The incorporation of Sonia’s tendency to process things with the colors she’d paint them was a fantastic addition, and many authors strive to add a character detail like this but fail or forget to be consistent. Additionally, the historical background was extremely well researched and humanized by the addition of so many characters, all of whom were so distinct that the reader could’ve recognized them through dialogue alone. I will continue to read anything Kingfisher writes, and I am confident that they will all continue to earn 5 stars.

I always feel like I'm in good hands with a T. Kingfisher protagonist. They often lack the typical markers of main character status--beauty, confidence, that certain something that says "Chosen One"--but what they lack in glam they make up for in practicality and wry humor. The protagonist of Wolf Worm, Sonia Wilson, is no different, and I was grateful to be occupying her grounded perspective in a novel that gleefully oversteps my (admittedly low) tolerance for bugs and body horror. Wolf worm is apparently another name for botfly, a parasitic insect that, in larvae form, burrows into its host and feeds on their flesh before hatching. If this description feels like too much, consider another book: botflies play a starring role in this one.

The story begins with Wilson's arrival at a Southern estate where she has been hired to illustrate an entomology manuscript. Her new boss, Halder, is less than welcoming, the local gossip runs bloody, and a pervasive silence surrounds the fate of Halder's previous illustrator. As Wilson investigates, her sense of unease grows, and the novel takes a sharp turn toward horror once she puts the pieces of the puzzle together. There were entire chapters of Wolf Worm that I read with the kind of panicked nausea I associate with watching scary movies through my fingers; fans of folk horror will undoubtedly find much to love.

Thank you NetGalley and Tor Nightfire for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

T. Kingfisher once again proves why she reigns supreme in modern Gothic horror with “Wolf Worm.” This is a grotesquely beautiful, insect-infested nightmare that manages to be equal parts unnerving, darkly funny, and strangely heartfelt. Set in 1899 North Carolina, this standalone story crawls under your skin (sometimes quite literally) with its richly atmospheric prose and meticulously drawn heroine. You definitely do not want to read this book if you have a phobia of insects as there is quite a lot of graphic body horror involving insects that will keep you wanting to avoid going outside anytime soon.

The story follows Sonia Wilson, a young scientific illustrator desperate for work after the death of her father. When she accepts a position assisting the reclusive entomologist Dr. Halder, she journeys deep into the North Carolina woods to document his research on parasitic insects. But the decaying mansion where she’s to live and work feels wrong from the start; there are whispers of blood thieves in the forest, strange disappearances, and a predecessor whose artwork was too good to be true. Soon, Sonia’s job becomes less about illustration and more about survival, as she begins uncovering the horrifying truth behind Halder’s “experiments.”

Kingfisher’s writing is, as always, a masterclass in tone and tension. The pacing begins slow and deliberate. The pacing is more slow burn, but it’s precisely what the story needs. Every small detail, from Sonia’s hesitant sketches to the odd noises in the woods, builds toward a shocking payoff that makes the wait worth it. The bug horror is visceral and unforgettable. The descriptions of parasitic insects feeding on living flesh, crawling beneath skin, and controlling bodies are so vivid they border on unbearable. It’s grotesque in the most artful way, a testament to Kingfisher’s gift for turning disgust into fascination.

What makes “Wolf Worm” stand out from typical Gothic horror, though, is Sonia herself. She’s not the fearless, lock-picking heroine of other novels; she’s awkward, insecure, and utterly human. Her wry internal monologue, self-deprecating humor, and artistic lens make her one of Kingfisher’s most endearing protagonists. Watching her transform from a timid observer into someone capable of facing unimaginable horror is deeply satisfying. Her relationship with art, like her need to capture truth through illustration, even when that truth is monstrous, adds an extra layer of beauty to the grotesque.

And, of course, Kingfisher never writes a world without heart. The secondary characters, though less present than in some of her other works, add texture to the isolation. The adorable cat Smiley (who, fear not, stays safe throughout) offers a touch of light amid the darkness. By the end, there’s even a surprisingly tender, almost romantic twist, reminding you that love and horror often share the same beating heart.

Beneath the bugs and blood, “Wolf Worm” explores adaptation, survival, and what it means to be human when something else tries to take over. It’s a story about growth—sometimes painful, sometimes hopeful—and about finding courage in unlikely places.

Overall, this story that is creepy, clever, and crawling with atmosphere cements T. Kingfisher’s place as one of horror’s most inventive voices. A perfect read for fans of body horror with brains, Gothic settings, and heroines who find strength in the strangest places.

Kingfisher is as great at horror as ever. This one's going to stick with me. Sonia is a very relatable main character and the supporting cast was great. I love the way she writes. I highlighted a bunch of quotes that were clever and funny.

Penniless and fatherless, naturalist and botanical illustrator Sonia Wilson takes a job with the mysterious entomologist Dr. Halder. Living in a mansion in the woods of North Carolina, Dr. Halder focuses his studies on parasitic insects like screwworms and botflies. Sonia makes quick friends with Rose and Jackson Kent, a mixed race couple who work as Dr. Halder's house and grounds keepers. She learns of rumors that the woods are the Devil's stomping grounds, and while she doesn't find herself believing in the supernatural, the strangely human screams she hears in the woods don't seem to be coming from foxes.

T. Kingfisher brings us another nature-inspired horror novel, this time focusing on botflies, a fun little species of fly that lays its eggs in the open wounds or anuses of its host which ends up with vile warbles which house the grubs until they're ready to hatch. If this description is enough to make you feel nauseous, the book might make you sick--Kingfisher doesn't hold back with vivid descriptions of horrific infections. She describes Sonia's painting with equally loving detail, with Sonia imagining every person, plant and animal she sees with whatever colors she would use to paint them. This adds a nice level of reality to the descriptions, and helps to sell the horror even more when it approaches.

While it takes a while to approach the true horror of the book, the setup isn't tedious and doesn't feel as if it isn't worth the reader's time. Once the main object of mystery is introduced, I didn't want to stop reading. The historic setting is fun, the characters are likeable, and most importantly: the scares will make your skin crawl.

I *think* this may be my favorite Kingfisher yet. As a person who loves studying insects, this one already had my heart from the beginning.

1899. Sonia arrives in a North Carolina manor house with a position illustrating a great big insect collection for a churlish Dr. Halder. Lucky for Sonia, the doctor has a particular interest in parasistic maggots that burrow into flesh...yeah, it gets pretty gnarly and I loved it. It doesn't take long for her to realize that shit ain't right around here.

Wolf Worm has the wonderful duality of being both grotesque, yet with a generous amount of dry and witty humor--one that Kingfisher nails time and time again.

I may be a total fangirl for Kingfisher, but it is not without merit. Initially this gave me Jane Eyre/Rebecca vibes (could just be me) mixed with Johanna van Veen's Blood on Her Tongue...but Wood Worm evolved into its own unparalleled beast.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!
T. Kingfisher is one of my favorite authors, and this is now one of my favorite books.
I love how T. Kingfisher always sprinkles in weird bits and facts within the fiction. It is clear the research has been done. The things I learned about flesh eating bugs in this book left me shivering just as much as the general spooky atmosphere of that giant mansion and the mystery surrounding the woods.

Sophia is a naturalist illustrator that has been working with her dad on a botanist book. After her farther passes away it was hard to navigate the world as a single woman, and especially harder to stay in the scientific naturalist world. She jumps at a job with an entomologist to do insect illustrations for his book.

This book is gross, mysterious, scary, and heartfelt. T. Kingfisher knows how to write.

Five out of Five stars!

At the risk of sounding like a hipster, I've been following Ursula since her LiveJournal days, so I'm familiar with her tales of botfly-ridden squirrels, so I was all 'ahh!' when I saw the description of this book. Without giving too much away, it's a fantastic gothic historical horror novel and it will creep you out. It's definitely my favorite of her horror novels, and I'd love to share some quotes, but I'll respect the publisher's request not to quote from ARCs. I devoured (ha) this in less than 24 hours.
Thank you *very* much to NetGalley and Tor for the ARC!

Thank you Net Galley for this Advancd Reader Copy!

This is my first T. Kingfisher book but will definitely not be my last. There is absolute artistry in the way she writes that keeps you wanting more. Each plot twist and turn felt similarly unexpected but not intangible in its possibility which I love. The main character felt so timely and I felt transported to 1800s North Carolina with every event that occurred. The perfect balance of disgusting and wholly attention grabbing.

Confession time: this is my first-ever T. Kingfisher book. I know.. wild. But I totally understand the hype now, because this book was GOOD

From the jump, the atmosphere and tone perfectly match the synopsis. The setting and circumstances are eerie on their own, but when they’re paired with Sonia’s anxious inner monologue bleeding onto the page? Oh yeah. that fully put me in the right mindset. Honestly, it made the story feel even more realistic to me, because I think and spiral in the exact same way 😅

The characters you meet (well… most of them) are impossible not to like, especially Sonia. She’s observant, relatable, and easy to root for. Without getting into too many details, the horror in this book was done so well. One thing I struggle with in horror books is trying to imagine all the creepy 'outlandish' thing that are happening which makes it hard to be really spooked, but that is not the case for this book. I could vividly play every scene in my head like a movie, which is saying something, considering I read this in bed at night… and yes, you can imagine the kind of dreams I’ve been having lately

Even though the story is short, it’s incredibly effective. The pacing is tight, the plot is strong, and once the big BAM moment hits, I was completely hooked and on the edge of my seat. I mentioned earlier how much I relate to Sonia’s thought process, but wow is she way braver than I am. There were multiple points where I would’ve tapped out, laid on the floor, and waited for the earth to reclaim me

Overall, I absolutely loved this story. A fantastic introduction to T. Kingfisher for me, and an easy 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Honestly, I can’t think of a better way to start the new year than with Kingfisher. It’s no surprise that Kingfisher is top-tier for me, and I’m so grateful to have received this ARC from NetGalley.
Kingfisher is such a well-rounded author. While Nettle and Bone is still one of my absolute favorites, and her fairy-tale retellings are pure magic. I’m a sucker for Kingfisher when she does horror.
This book is great. I literally couldn’t put it down. There was so much tension and so many moments that made you want to crawl out of your skin, but then, of course, in true Kingfisher fashion, she cuts through that tension with quick wit and a perfectly placed line. “I saw a devil in the woods, Miss Wilson… and he was buggering a chicken.”
Overall, a great read. The kind that burrows deep… Keep your exterminator’s number handy and enjoy.

I'm a bonafide T. Kingfisher fan, but I have my favorites and the ones I didn't like among her vast catalog. This one? This one is a banger. Horrifying and visceral in a way that Kingfisher books aren't typically, "Wolf Worm" had me scratching my arms and feeling a sense of real unease. At no point did I have any idea of what was going to happen next. I'll note that it starts slow - the menace doesn't really begin until 40% in - but once it does, it's relentless.

Very much recommended for those with strong stomachs. This one's not a cozy horror - it's got some real teeth.

I made the active choice in reading this novel not to search for images of botflies or screwworms, and so I can leave this novel with only my imagination's versions of insect-based body horror, and not reality's version of insect-based body horror. And yes, this novel includes many aspects of insect-based body horror, so if that is something you don't think you can handle, you have been warned.

While I never want to experience what the characters in Wolf Worm experienced, re: insect-based body horror, I am not too squeamish about bugs, and I love T. Kingfisher's writing, and so this book is one that I do not hesitate to recommend. The plot starts off a little slow, but once it picks up it is exciting and dangerous and the images of what insects can do to flesh is not going to leave my mind in a hurry. The dialogue was so excellently T. Kingfisher-esque, and the characters are wonderful and horrifying in turns, and I actually would love to see more of the "blood thieves" in future works, because I find them intensely interesting.

Sonia Wilson spent most of her as a scientific illustrator for her father. Following his death, she is unmoored and takes the chance of a job with Dr. Halder. A reclusive man who wants her to draw his collection of necrophagic beetles and worms. The man is creepy, the woods are creepy and the bugs are creepy. It’s a wonderfully creepy books with a great character in Sonia. Everyone has a secret and may be to Sonia’s detriment that she keeps discovering them.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for this DRC.

Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher is a delightfully unsettling blend of horror, humor, and heart, one that I would happily describe as whimsical horror. I received an advance copy from NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group in exchange for my honest review. This book is scheduled for release on March 24, 2026.

The story follows Sonia Wilson, a naturalist and illustrator who accepts a job illustrating an entomologist’s upcoming book. This opportunity takes her to North Carolina and into a grand but decaying manor, where she will be living while working for the enigmatic Dr. Halder. Almost immediately, Sonia’s curiosity and keen observational skills draw her into a growing mystery, one that centers around a strange shed in the woods and a sense that something is very wrong beneath the surface.

True to T. Kingfisher’s style, Wolf Worm does not shy away from graphic depictions of insects and body horror. These moments are vivid, uncomfortable, and often fascinating, especially given Sonia’s scientific background. What balances the horror beautifully is Sonia’s laugh-out-loud internal dialogue. Her dry humor and self-awareness provide levity even in the most grotesque moments, making the reading experience both unsettling and genuinely fun.

While the book begins at a slower, more atmospheric pace, the final 40 percent is an absolute wild ride. Once the story gains momentum, it escalates quickly, delivering tension, surprises, and deeply satisfying payoffs. I also especially appreciated the found family element, which added warmth and grounding to the narrative. The household Sonia becomes part of, including the married housekeeper and groundskeeper, a young maid, and the eccentric and unforgettable Ma Kersey from the village, felt fully realized and deeply charming.

Ultimately, Wolf Worm is creepy, clever, and unexpectedly tender. It showcases T. Kingfisher’s ability to blend horror with humor and humanity in a way that feels entirely her own. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, rated it 4.5 stars, and will absolutely be reading more from T. Kingfisher in the future.

Thank you to Tor, Tor Nightfire, and NetGalley for the chance to read to this ARC, all opinions are my own.

Another 5 star T. Kingfisher read for me! There is something about the way she writes that seems to combine everything I love about horror - tension, unease, drama, creep factor, and dark humor.

Wolf Worm is the story of Sonia, a young woman who is alone in the world and arrives at this (creepy) Southern manor to work as a scientific illustrator. Naturally there is a big mystery surrounding the house, its reclusive owner, and some disappearances and local legends.

In case you couldn’t tell from the cover or the title of this book - this story is about bugs! Lot’s of bugs! And really creepy, flesh eating bugs so if you are at all squeamish about bugs and body horror, beware when reading this one. T. Kingfisher definitely has some stomach turning moments in other horror (thinking of What Moves the Dead) but this book had one scene that was probably the grossest I’ve read from her (IMO) and had me feeling a bit nauseous. Body horror plus bugs = yuck! But also so brilliantly written that I couldn’t put it down.

The tension in this story was built up so well and Sonia’s rollercoaster of emotions and mental state had me racing through the pages, dying to know the mystery and also dreading the outcome.
Sonia was such interesting character and watching her grow from someone who just wants to put her head down and do her to job to someone who won’t stand by when others are being hurt was a fantastic arc. I loved her acknowledgement of what people are willing to ignore because they are desperate and how people find themselves in untenable situations because they have no alternative. It felt very appropriate for the characters and the setting and time period this was set.

I also love that T. Kingfisher was building on her own knowledge for Sonia’s profession as an illustrator. The descriptions of color sprinkled throughout the story and the loving way the artwork was described (even when it was insect larva) was so well done. Plus this is an occupation that you just don’t see very often and bug illustrator makes for a fantastic horror novel profession!

If you are a fan of T. Kingfisher’s previous horror (or just looking for some creepy crawly horror) you will not be disappointed.

This is now my favorite Kingfisher novel (which should hold some substantial weight because I’ve read quite a few).

We follow Sonia Wilson to her new job as a scientific illustrator for the reclusive Dr. Halder in his lonely North Carolina manor. What is she there to paint, you ask? Bugs. Lots and lots of bugs - particularly that of the parasitic variety.

Kingfisher’s prose is gorgeously descriptive in this novel. I loved being in Sonia’s mind as she determined how best to mix colors and layer her paints. As an artist myself, it was so refreshing to read about watercolor painting in an accurate and beautiful manner.

This might be Kingfisher’s creepiest and unsettling story, yet. I couldn’t put this down and was constantly at the edge of my seat. I don’t want to give away too much, but if you liked the movie ‘Sinners’, Flanagan’s ‘Midnight Mass’ or Moreno-Garcia’s book ‘Mexican Gothic’, I think you’ll enjoy this immensely.

But seriously…don’t read this if you fear bugs. You might never sleep again. 🪰

5 stars or 10/10

Let me start by saying I'm a fan of T. Kingfisher but this is the first horror of theirs that I've read. I was engrossed right from the start and absolutely devoured this book. I hate bugs so this book definitely identified a new fear. The twist at the end i definitely did not see coming. Definitely one if the best books I've read in 2025.

HOLY SKIN-CRAWLING, BATMAN! T. Kingfisher is one of my favorites for a reason, and this book just goes to prove why. The grounded heroine, the freaking bugs (!!!!!), the increasing building dread that actually made me set the book down repeatedly just so I could breathe. Just an excellent horror all around.

Omg! I don't read a ton of horror, but this I couldn't put down. Reader be ware a strong stomach is required. I loved the time period and always love a fierce female lead.

Another fantastic book from this always amazing Author! Seriously, love their writing style. This one was so atmospheric and I ate it up super fast! Highly recommend!

Wolf Worm is a creepy, bug-filled horror thriller that leans hard into atmosphere. The mystery stays thick and unsettling for a long time—and I loved not knowing exactly what was happening. The disgusting details only made it scarier and edgier.

Out in March 🐛
Read as an ARC
⭐️ 5 out of 5 ⭐️

Another excellent, eerie win from an author I love.

I continue to love T. Kingfisher's books. I have never been a horror fan, but somehow she manages to draw me into these darker stories that feature body horror and/or something truly creepy and I love them. Her ability to add hope and humor to dark tales is remarkable. I recommend her books to horror lovers and horror novices alike

I was. NOT prepared for this book! In the best, worst way possible. I was HOPINGGG for this arc approval. I was on the edge of my seat watching, so excited. I don't think I put my kindle down once when I read this. Let's get into it.

This book was so dang intense. I could feel my skin CRAWLING throughout the entire book. I will say, the creepy crawlers- WHOOO. Yeah, that probably is what did it for me. I was absolute freaked out with such intensity, every little sound freaked me out the rest of the night. I quite literally felt as though I was in the mind of the FMC, like I could see the world through her eyes that's how well this was written. I am still sitting here in awe. As someone who's always divulged into the world of horror, I feel like this definitely comes to the top of my list.

It is not true that all T, Kingfisher books are alike. But there are definitely commonalities. This is cozy horror, historical, with a female protagonist who can hold her own; a strong cast of well-rounded secondary characters; real bonds of friendship; and some graphic, awful imagery. This should probably be expected, because "Wolf worm" is slang for "botfly." Yes, there are larvae in inappropriate places. Yes, there are nefarious players and dastardly plots. This is a quick, engrossing read that will appeal to all current Kingfisher fans and feels like a natural pick for those who enjoy her Sworn Soldier series. Kingfisher is the preeminent voice in cozy horror, and this title is another winner.

Thank you Net Galley for the ARC of Wolf Worm Bt T. Kingfisher. This is only the second book that I have read from this author, but I know that I will be reading a lot more works in the future. This book was a great read, but be wary if you have an insect phobia or a queasy stomach.

Interestingly, Wolf Worm hits all the usual marks of a gothic while feeling like a very different style of novel. I suspect it’s partly due to Kingfisher’s characteristic quippy humor and phrasing (which I adore though some readers may dislike). Lots of naturalist and artist nerdery, solid historical grounding, and a nice cast of characters. Overall a gripping, fun read. My skin is still crawling!

5/5 stars
Recommended if you like: historical fiction, horror, T. Kingfisher, insect horror

This review has been posted to Goodreads and my review blog as of 12/16 and will be posted to Instagram on 1/16.

Another great horror novel by T. Kingfisher! This one is more about the horror of man imo than the kind of horror we see in the Sworn Soldier series or The Twisted Ones. That being said, there are still speculative elements in the novel, and it was interesting to see the interplay between those two things.

As usual, this book takes place in North Carolina and the setting and people really reflect that. This book is also historical fiction, so we really get that rural, isolated vibe once Sonia is on Dr. Halder's estate. There are very few people around and quite a lot of woods, which are of course the source of some very bloody folktales. Basically, it's the perfect place for Weird things to go down, and go down they do.

I thought the choice to make Sonia a science illustrator was interesting. I feel like that's an underutilized historical occupation and I liked reading about Sonia's work. She's clearly an artist and often thinks in terms of the colors she'd use to paint something, which I thought was a nice touch that really brought the character and worldbuilding to life. We don't get to see too much about the entomology behind Sonia's work, but we do get peeks, which were pretty interesting.

Sonia is someone who's naturally curious, likely a result of being raised by a naturalist and wanting to be one herself. Of course, living where she is this curiosity pushes her to investigate when things start getting odd and she stumbles right into some of those aforementioned bloody folktales. Despite everything, Sonia actually manages to keep a good head about her, which is pretty impressive all things considered.

Parasites and insects play a big role in this book, sort of similar to how they do in A House with Good Bones, but much more intensely. Dr. Halder is an entomologist, specifically one who studies parasitic insects. I have an insect collection myself and generally do not consider myself squeamish, but there were a couple of moments in the book that had me grimacing. If you have a thing about insects, I might recommend skipping this one, they do play a role in the horror elements. I actually did really like seeing insects as the 'star' of one of Kingfisher's books, there's so much potential there it was interesting to see the direction she went with it.

This book has a good mix of humor and horror and they balance fairly nicely. There was one line that I found particularly funny though I'm not sure it was meant to be: "I had malaria, not parasites." The joke here, of course, is that malaria is a parasite. The rest of the humor is generally much more noticable and doesn't feel overdone or kitschy.

One thing that I do think needs clarification is the year this book takes place. There's an author's note at the beginning of the book informing readers that the term Lumbee wasn't used until the mid-20th century but that Kingfisher chose to use it in the book as that's the tribe's preferred name. In the note she specifically calls out the year 1899 but then later in the book the narrator mentions something about 1885. Now, this doesn't actually play a role (like, at all) in the plot, but it does have implications for our main character. Sonia is coming to Chatham County from Wilmington, NC, where she's been teaching for several years. Now, I don't know how well this is known in North Carolina outside of Wilmington, but having lived in Wilmington for ~7 years, I can say there is a very significant historical event that took place in 1898 that absolutely needs at least a byline from our narrator if she was there when it happened. The characters mention the Civil War and one of the main side characters is Black, so while it might not be relevant to the plot, if the book does take place in 1899 I do think Sonia needs to have at least one line about the Wilmington coup...and perhaps where she was when it happened. Alternatively the book just takes place in 1885 and the author's note is changed to reflect that.

Kingfisher'd horror stories are always so unique. It dives deep into the grotesque that are parasitic insects and twists them into a story that truly reflects Kingfisher'd voice. It was unnerving and unsettling in the best of ways. You weren't sure where exactly the story would go, but the end result was worth the skin-crawling suspense. The MC was rounded out well, the side cast was exceptional, and the setting was perfect for this type of story. One of the best reads this year.

Wolf Worm is T. Kingfisher's latest offering: a Gothic horror set amid the dense undergrowth of body horror on the lush, forest floor of Southern charm and weirdness. This time, facing down the absurdity is Sonia Wilson, an illustrator hired to draw insects for the unsociable and ill-mannered Dr. Hader. Kingfisher once again takes an everyday somebody and drops them right into her gruesome biological catastrophe.

Some readers might struggle with the slow-burning, atmospheric build-up of Wolf Worm. It's an insidious, creeping dread as Wilson discovers the wrongness of her environment. The horror doesn't leap out and wail. It encroaches on your awareness with little by little, with phantom sensations of wriggling bodies and tickling wings. This is the perfect hallmark of Gothic fiction, so I wasn't upset at the slow pacing.

No one really does weird like Kingfisher, yet her voice always has this peculiar balance between cozy and unsettling, mingling with the absurd. Her characters are just average Joes, wandering into the nightmareish, and having to totally wing it. They face their fear, yes, but not with superhuman prowess, but in the same way a child clutches a flashlight and faces the proverbial boogeyman under their bed. They just do, because the only way is through. Wilson is a perfect example of this; she's unnerved, but she keeps going anyway.

And who wouldn't be unnerved? Kingfisher has scripted her most cringeworthy horror yet—bugs. This book gets under your skin, literally. A "wolf worm" is the larva of the Cuterebra botfly that burrows under the skin and lives there, growing, until it drops out to start the cycle again. I was previously familiar with "warbles", as they are sometimes called, having worked in vet medicine before. (I once horrified a female client by plucking one out of a lump on her cat with forceps. In hindsight, I probably should have explained first. Oops.) These things have always icked me out, but hearing that they are also called wolf worms was new to me. As if the typical creepy crawlies aren't bad enough, Kingfisher's larvae come with... let's just say, abnormal capabilities.

Reading a story by Kingfisher is like Wilson searching through the bug library drawers. There’s always something peculiar and something enormously endearing awaiting discovery in the next drawer. I can't wait to read whatever she comes up with next.

Thank you Tor Publishing Group and Tor Nightfire for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
In true T. Kingfisher style, the female protagonist is completely human, with good and bad qualities shown in equal measure, and her motivations and choices are completely true to character.
The horror elements were skin-crawling, but not so overwhelming that a horror-coward like myself couldn't handle it, and the atmosphere was perfectly unsettling.
The supernatural elements of the story were masterfully introduced in such a way that they felt horrifyingly realistic, and the realistic elements of the story were so well written that I was massively disappointed to have reached the end of the book. While it is a complete story arc, I was not ready to let go of this story and characters.

4.75 stars! thanks to tor and #netgalley for the e-arc!!

wowowowow!! i have loved t. kingfisher since i first read “what moves the dead” and have been obsessed since then. this book was nauseating in the best possible way. i was enthralled, even when i wanted to close my eyes and close the book. the story is gripping, the characters are intriguing, and i had no idea how it would end. sonia might be one of my new favorite heroines!

If you've ever wondered how gross and horrific it would be if a certain species of botfly infested a vampiric type creature, this novel will answer that. And, yes, it's just as horrendous and chilling as it sounds.

When Sonia accepts a job as an illustrator for an entomologist in the late 1800s, she's going to get a surprise. She needs the job desperately yet the biologist, Halder, is a private and cranky man who only cares about finishing his book on carrion eating parasitic insects.

While Sonia is hired as his illustrator, she's soon going to be privy to folklore in the area which talks of devils in the woods. But it's far worse than she could imagine and things are going to get disturbingly messy by the end.

This book has great characters, a twisty narrative, and will most likely freak you out at some points. Using real life facts about different insects and adding the supernatural element gives it all a frightening yet compelling vibe that will keep you reading. I highly recommend it.

I am convinced that T. Kingfisher cannot write a book I do not immediately fall in love with, and this one is no exception. From its premise alone, the story blends historical context, science, and horror in a way that feels unsettling.

Set in 1899, the novel follows Sonia Wilson, a talented scientific illustrator whose opportunities exist only because of her father’s reputation. Kingfisher does an excellent job highlighting the limitations placed on women in science at the time, making Sonia’s desperation and eagerness for work feel authentic. People question Sonia's intention as if her sole purpose is to find a husband or that she can’t have a career due to her gender.

One of the standout elements of this book is its focus on artistic practice and science. The detailed discussions of illustration, watercolor techniques, and entomology add to the narrative and make the story feel genuine. The story grows darker and more mysterious as questions pile up, from the strange behavior of animals to whispered rumors.

This book leans heavily into body horror, and it does so effectively. The imagery is gross, invasive, and skin-crawling in the best possible way. The idea of something invading the human body is expertly depicted, so it is impossible not to react viscerally. After reading the author’s acknowledgments, it becomes clear how these ideas took shape and once again demonstrates Kingfisher’s willingness to stretch the reader’s imagination in unexpected directions. If the thought of bugs already makes your skin crawl, this book will absolutely get under it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Nightfire for the opportunity to review and provide my honest feedback.

T. kingfisher can do no wrong in my opinion. They have once again delivered a fantastic story that is dark, twisted, captivating, and just repulsive enough to keep you wanting more.

What a stunningly visual novel. I went in completely blind, drawn in only by the words historical fiction, horror, and gothic… and I devoured this book. Vivid imagery, gorgeous use of colors (you’ll see), and an unexpectedly fascinating dive into botany, entomology, and illustration. The southern horror elements build just right… topping off in a plot twist that left me stunned. Absolutely loved Sonia’s thoughts during all that went down too… she had me laughing! I can’t recommend this book enough. I’ll definitely be checking out more from this author now.

Thank you Netgalley for the arc!

As a T. Kingfisher lover, I was super excited when I got an arc of this book. I'm currently also reading A House with Good Bones and just recently finished Hemlock & Silver (which I rated 5/5 and is one of my favorite reads this year). So safe to say she is one of my fav authors.

Reading this book on a gray, windy day definitely hit the spot. I ate it up in about a day. It's rare for me to find horror books (which is one of my fav genres) that I truly enjoy and I loved this book. Super spooky and creepy and exactly the vibes I was looking for!!

T. Kingfisher books, including Wolf Worm, always seem to slide so easily into my favorite genre - not quite magical realism, not quite "urban fantasy", but a discovery that the forces behind everyday life are older, weirder, and stronger than you and the main character once believed.

Sonia Wilson, arriving for her first position as a scientific illustrator (and if you're a nature nerd like her, this book has plenty of beautifully painted descriptions of flora and fauna), finds that she is stepping into a situation that tests her as a person of science and as a person of morals. It's clear from the moment of her arrival that something is very wrong, but nature and breadth of the wrongness is so cleverly concealed and revealed by the author that it finally comes as a "well, obviously" while somehow simultaneously a complete shock.

The most powerful thread running through the gradual revelation of the natural and supernatural horrors at work is Sonia's extremely human reactions. She's funny, self-deprecating, and real. She acts heroically but her inner (and sometimes outer) monologue is very much not heroic, just as most of us would be reluctant to risk our own wellbeing rather than selflessly and nobly saving lives and sacrificing ourselves. "I would have stood up for what was right," she says on deciding a strange sound is an animal, not human, captive. "It's just that sometimes, it's a relief not to have to."

If you're already a T. Kingfisher fan, read this immediately. It felt the most similar to Snake Eater to me, with an uncertain main character gaining the confidence to act through their connections to their community and friends. If you have a thing for adventures historical women scientists with a supernatural creature element, try Deanna Raybourne's Veronica Speedwell series.

Wolf Worm is not the first book that I've read by T. Kingfisher, but it is definitely my favorite so far.

The beginning of the book is very classic gothic to me. It reminded me of Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier.

Toward the middle, the protagonist, Sonia, stumbles onto some strange behavior and secretive shenanigans. As an independent woman and naturalist, she can't let the mystery stand, so she investigates.

Because I don't want to give any spoilers, the action gets pretty intense and there is quite a lot of icky things, gore, gunk, body horror, and such. I did, in fact, gag a few times while reading.

The action wraps up neatly, and a short epilog lets us know who gets a happy ending. There is nothing left open, everything is tidily ended and complete.

I have enjoyed reading T. Kingfisher's adult novels over the past year and a half, and this was a fantastic addition to her adult horror offerings. She writes such fantastic female characters and found families. While I can certainly appreciate a great romance novel, I also love seeing strong female characters without need for an opposite male lead!

Look, I am not into insects. Bugs are the main reason I don't go camping anymore in the summers. I've never liked them and I can't help but shriek and do the "get that bug off" dance if one lands anywhere on my body. To say that I was able to read this insect horror without running screaming for the hills is an attestation of how much I love T. Kingfisher. There were some particularly disgusting visuals, but the main character, Sonia, kept me going. Thank you, T. Kingfisher, for writing super smart and level-headed female characters, who may still let out a shriek about insects here and there.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for the eARC and opportunity to read this early!

I just finished Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher. Thank you to Tor Nightfire and NetGalley for an eARC of this novel.

Thirty year old Sonia Wilson identifies as a naturalist. Unfortunately, in 1899, women aren't really taken seriously as naturalists, so she's sidelined to an illustrator for naturalists. She was fine with this arrangement with her father, but now he's gone and she's gotten a post with Dr. Halder who studies parasitic bugs. Sonia moves in to his house in the North Carolina woods to illustrate an entire catalog of bugs. But Dr. Halder keeps sneaking into the woods, and the locals speak of devils and blood thiefs in the night. There's something sinister going on, and Sonia is going to figure out what it is.

This is probably the grossest of all of Kingfisher's novels; and I say that with all of the praise in the world. It's a little bit gothic horror, a little bit body horror, and a lot of interesting facts about science and illustrating bugs. This books does such a wonderful job of evoking setting, I can't say that I've ever been to the woods of any Carolina, or to 1899, but I can feel it in the oppressive heat, I can hear it in the sounds of the katydids, and I can smell Rose's cooking and the flowers blooming. That all added to my unending horror when I could hear the squelching, and ripping, and screaming. I don't know how much I knew about botflies before reading this, but never again will I take those little things for granted. I was horrified, intrigued, grossed out-- and a quick Google search told me I can never again go outside because they are everywhere in the US. Don't worry, human botflies are ONLY in Central and South America. Thanks Google. This one is kind of a slow burn though, and the pieces take a little while to coalesce, so don't expect action right from the get-go. I think the payoff is worth it, and once we got into the shed I quickly devoured the rest of the pages. A satisfying conclusion tops it off for a horribly wonderful squelchy book.

This book captivated me. Ms. Wilson our main character and narrator is a former art teacher and a naturalist who studies and paints flowers. She was raised by her father in an scientific household and is therefore a through and skeptical thinker, her character is well developed and drives the plot forward. As an artist she is brought out to rural North Carolina to work for a unique researcher of bugs as his illustrator. However, there’s more to Dr. Halder’s studies than first appear. Our narrator is faced with several perplexing problems and captivating stories about the town in which she now finds herself and about her curmudgeon employer.

I couldn’t put the book down I had to know what was happening and I felt compelled to understand the mystery. The ending did not disappoint. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries, thrillers, or suspense stories with a good bit of biology mixed in. The pace is excellent, story is wonderfully written, and the characters are well developed. I recommend you follow Ms. Wilson on a walk through the woods you never know what you might find.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the advance copy of this book!

Wolf Worm is yet another reminder of why T. Kingfisher has become one of my favorite authors. Her writing style is as sharp, engaging, and darkly humorous as ever, but what really stood out to me was how different this book felt compared to her others. It’s not long, and has a strange, creeping atmosphere that pulled me in right from the start.

One of the things I’ve always appreciated about Kingfisher’s work is the moral ambiguity she brings to her stories. She has a real talent for blurring the lines between who the real monsters are. Sometimes it's the creatures lurking in the shadows, and sometimes it’s the humans standing in the light. Worm Wood leans into that theme beautifully. I genuinely found myself questioning which side deserved my sympathy at any given moment.

Overall, Wolf Worm is an intriguing, unsettling, and refreshingly different addition to Kingfisher’s body of work. If you enjoy stories where the line between monster and human is thin, be sure to read this one.

I don't read much horror but the description of this book had me requesting it quick sharp! This is a beautifully written novel that while it is scary, it roots itself in science which I really enjoyed! Check this one out if you like any of the aforementioned.

This was so good!! The main character, Sonia, is smart and I felt her reactions to the weird things going on with her new employer (whose house she also lives in) were realistic--she tries to ignore them but can't contain her curiosity and like a good Gothic heroine begins investigating! Kingfisher breadcrumbs the clues throughout the story which I enjoyed picking up on (me: oooh, bet THAT'S gonna come up later!) and I was still surprised by some good plot twists. And yes, this book is gross, but I didn't feel the descriptions of various icky things were overly detailed. That being said, go google a botfly extraction video and you'll get an idea of what goes on in this book.

I received an e-arc from Tor and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Wolf Worm (Hardcover)
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I love the idea that the author runs the ideas for her books by her friend, if the friend thinks it questionable about her mental state she has a great idea.
The rough idea of crossing the naturalist world and the supernatural has an interesting twist in this book. The eccentric turn of the century naturalist community had many questionable practices. The wealthy men whose pursuit of science with a disregard to humanity has been the bane of science. This cross between the natural and unnatural worlds as another complication. Like the original idea of Frankenstein, if science could do it? should we do it? is explored with insects, and other paranormal parasites. Its a dark look into humanity, and what we would do for our own gain.

If T. Kingfisher has no fans, it means I'm dead. I loved this so much. One thing I've noticed is that T. Kingfisher always weaves their interests into whatever they're writing, and it really adds something to every book. T. Kingfisher likes bugs, so Sonia is going to paint bugs. You can really see where their knowledge and love of a topic shines through and adds layers and layers onto the plot and setting. Similarly, T. Kingfisher lived in North Carolina at one point (or maybe still does?) and you can see the deep appreciation they have for the nature in the area.
I really liked the body horror in this one, as opposed to a horror book about ghosts or witches or whatever. It definitely left me feeling like bugs were crawling on (or in) my skin. As always, I love their writing style and the humor all the characters have. The love story plotline going on with two of the side characters was unexpected but certainly not unappreciated!

I love novellas and I love this author and she hasn’t disappointed me yet! Lots of creepy bugs here so be ready for it! I want to know what goes on this authors head haha. She’s amazing!

This is Kingfisher at her gothic best. The horror elements blend entomology, folklore, and body horror in ways that feel uniquely Kingfisher: grotesque but never gratuitous, unsettling but layered with emotional nuance. The final act is tense, bloody, and unexpectedly triumphant. I’ll be thinking about those woods (and those creatures) for a long time.

I wanted to devour this novel in a single sitting. Instead, I read it in bites, only allowing myself to savor one chapter at a time.

The protagonist, Sonia Wilson, was immediately a likeable and relatable character. Kingfishers use of italics gave us a view into Sonia’s thought process (frequently quite hilarious) and her anxieties. I was excited about her background in botany and the mix of entomology, art, and body horror. I did tend to gloss over technical terms (except for the metathorax!) both in regards to insects and paint colors. The repetition of specific colors (like ochre) quickly became dull.

The plot moved at a steady pace. There were few moments that went quickly, but from my experience with Kingfisher’s books, this is normal. As for the story itself, I particularly enjoyed the horror scenes surrounding the ferret and racoon. There was just enough description and unease from Sonia’s point of view that I felt unsettled and disturbed (as someone who reads a lot of horror and thrillers, I assure you this is high praise).

Overall a disturbing and excellent read!

As always, a horrifying book from T. Kingfisher. Kingfisher excels at writing witty characters and horror that makes your skin itch. She's done it again with Wolf Worm, focused on the body horror of botflies. The protagonist is far calmer than I would have been in such a situation, going through the horrors of discovering the "scientific" experiments of her employer is engaged in, in the study of carrion insects. She's a botanical illustrator, and one of the best touches in this book is how she describes the world around her in terms of watercolor paint colors and how she might paint a scene. That somehow made the horrors both more and less chilling. Well done, T. Kingfisher. I will read anything you've written.

Perfection!!

T.Kingfisher NEVER misses and is the only one who can make me so uncomfortable but love every minute of it at the same time!

The way Kingfisher writes is so atmospheric and draws you deeper and deeper in even when sometimes you feel like pulling away because of all the grotesque body horror.

This gave me all the feels from the first time I read What Moves the Dead (which is an ALL TIME FAV) and will be placing Wolf Worm right along side it on that list.

Thank you T. Kingfisher for continuing to deliver me everything I look for in a horror book and thank you to NetGalley for the ability to read this ahead of its release date.

Now let’s go March 24 so I can get my physical copy for my shelves! 🪱🪰

Wolf Worm by T Kingfisher is a southern gothic horror that will literally make your skin crawl. Nothing says suspense like botflies and trypophobia. Wolf Worm follows our protagonist, Sonia an illustrator for hire and her mysterious naturalist boss, Dr Halder. Halder hires Sonia to help finish the illustrations in his book on flesh eating and larvae laying insects. Daughter of a botanist, Sonia jumps on the job as she wishes to escape her former job as a teacher. As days go on, Sonia discovers so many mysteries in the Halder Household of missing people, monsters lurking in the woods, and murder.

I thoroughly enjoyed this latest work by Kingfisher. After discovering my love for Bone Dog (from Nettle and Bone), I have enjoyed reading any Kingfisher novel since. This is classic Kingfisher at her finest. A gothic horror told through the eyes of a neurodivergent female protagonist is always my jam. I love how Sonia interprets the world by naming colors on her paint palette as she navigates her own anxiety. I must admit, the twist at the end got me. I would highly recommend this one to anyone who loves Kingfisher, gothic horror, and a little bit of gore.

Thank you to Tor Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC. I will be gifting a few copies of Wolf Worm to friends when this comes out in late March 2026.

This is my first time ever reading a T. Kingfisher novel and I must say it was horryingly disturbing and disgusting in a good way.

I actually found myself creeped out and a little uncomfortable as I was reading this with the way it felt almost personal or maybe just my fear of certain bugs at play but it had my skin crawling a lot of the times. And I love when a book can get a visceral reaction out of me. I truly look forward to reading more! And I will be looking through their selection of books going forward.

Thank you so much NetGalley for the ARC!

This was an ARC read thanks to Net Galley!

This book was so gross, in the best way possible. If you’re scared of insects, beware😅 Loved the historical fiction aspect and loved reading about how far people are willing to go in the name of silence. My first T Kingfisher read and I will absolutely be buying more on my next Barnes and Noble trip👏🏼

Thank you NetGalley and Tor for an advanced copy of this book.

I really enjoyed this book. It follows the same structure and style as A House with Good Bones, What Moves the Dead, and the other "creepy" books TK's done. This one is heavy on the bugs so if that's something you don't enjoy then I recommend skipping this one. I really loved the historic setting and am happy to see she continues to use it outside the Sworn Soldier series. It was very clear that TK did her research and paid close attention to making things historically accurate. TK, having lived in NC before, is also really good at writing a "sense of place". If you've ever lived in any of the Mid-Atlantic states you'll recognize all the small details and easter eggs she builds into her settings. It makes you as the reader feel the setting more viscerally and more connected to the story.

This book is for perfect for fans of TK's writing, creepy horror, and an FMC in STEM.

4.5 stars rounded up

Yet another T. Kingfisher horror novel involving bugs! Except this time was far worse with body horror, so definitely not for the squeamish. In this gothic historical novel we follow a young woman hired to illustrate a book about insects by a reclusive naturalist. There are strange stories about the woods nearby and she finds herself drawn into discovering her employer's disturbing studies of parasitic insects that burrow into human flesh. It's gross, but great and the audio book is very well done with voices for different characters and the right vibe for the time period. I received an audio review copy of the book for review via NetGalley, all opinions are my own.

I was so excited when I got approved for this ARC. T. Kingfisher is one of my only true "auto buy" authors. I read her work across genres, but I tend to think she's at her best when she's writing horror and this book is no exception. The plot is so original and inventive. Even if you think you know part of what's coming, there is no way you'll guess the full scope of what's really happening in this book.

Thank you very very much to NetGalley for the honor of reading this advanced copy of Wolf Worm.
T. Kingfisher has done it again! Wolf Worm is out March 2026 and it follows Sonia Wilson, a woman who has taken a new job opportunity as an illustrator for an entomologist in North Carolina. Once she arrives she works dutifully to compare to the last illustrator who no one in the house tends to speak of. Sonia’s curiosity of the strange happenings in the woods and the animals who roam may be the death of her.
T. Kingfisher finds a way of writing body horror that makes me want to scrub my entire body clean. I am an avid T. Kingfisher reader and I think Wolf Worm has now become my favorite horror by her. One of my favorite things about her writing is how much I learn, the research that she puts into her books is unmatched. The thing that keeps me back is the honest humor of it all, yes this is a horror book but I still find myself laughing out loud. To sum things up, you must read Wolf Worm. It will be the perfect spring horror read that will make you want to stay inside and out of the woods. I don’t if I’ll ever be able to look at a fly normally again…

T. Kingfisher has done it again. This was so good. I couldn’t put it down. I love this author so much. The book was basically perfect. The plot was great, the characters were well developed and the world was wonderful. Highly recommend. I can’t wait for this to hit the shelves.