Ummm, this book was fkn amazing. First off, it's extremely brutal and gory. I would say it leans heavy on horror/ horror fantasy. There are a LOT of strong themes here. Some off of the top of my head are extreme body horror, sa, lost family/ child death, partner loss, s*xual content, and just tons and tons of violence. The world building was phenomenal and probably some of the best I've read in a good while. The main character is incredibly complex and relatable in his thoughts. There is a budding romance, which is fun to watch unfold. If you like werewolf/ vampire stories, definitely check this out. The back story to their existence is unique and detailed. I really enjoyed the lore that was given throughout.
I will say, you can see Devin get more and more comfortable with writing as the book goes on. By the end, the pacing and everything seems super fleshed out and flows well. In the beginning, the flow is a little different, and there are some grammatical mistakes and typos. None of these things bothered me in the slightest, but I know it can bother some people.
Overall, I really enjoyed getting to know the main character, and I really felt like I understood a lot of his morals and views on the world, which was really refreshing. The story is so different and unique, and I loved that the ending was a soft cliffhanger for what is to come in the next novel (which I hear he just recently finished writing!!)
Congrats on a fantastic debut novel! Can't wait to read the next one.
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