Like many of Stephen Graham Jones' works, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. At this point, many of us would consider Jones the King of slasher novels, especially with this book and the Indian Lake Trilogy.
The concept here is particularly unique: what if a slasher had no choice but to exact revenge on those who wronged them, driven by a malevolent force? They have no control over their actions, only their internal morality being tortured by the horrific acts forced upon their victims.
This book serves as a great companion piece to the Indian Lake trilogy, especially if you enjoy the slasher and final girl tropes that Jones has masterfully explored recently. In fact, if you haven't yet read an SGJ novel, this might be a perfect starting point before diving into his other works like The Only Good Indians, Mongrels, and My Heart is a Chainsaw.
While I found this book enjoyable, I am eager to see Jones perhaps explore new directions in his writing, moving beyond the slasher/final girl themes he has focused on over the past few years. However, even if he continues in this vein, I will certainly keep reading.
3.5/5
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