Torture the Sinners!

by Judith Sonnet

The monastery has sat empty for years.

Abandoned by the once pious monks of St. Baron's and tainted by a sordid past, the monastery is hollow...

Lifeless...

Dead...

...and yet...

...something evil is stirring in its darkest chambers. A group of reanimated corpses with a penchant for brutal torture and punishment.

When a group of young people voyage to the monastery to explore its secrets, contact spirits, and party... they accidentally fall into the hands of St. Baron's undead horrors. A night of liberation becomes a night of gut pulling, head cleaving, and body annihilating terror!

While the dead walk... the living shall SUFFER.

WARNING: This is an extreme horror novel. It features graphic violence, gore, and sexual material. It is not intended for sensitive readers

Genres: Horror, Splatterpunk, Horror Thriller, Fiction, Zombies

233 pages, Paperback

First published February 5, 2022

About the author

Used to write extreme horror but now I write WEIRD horror and I'm having a blast with it! Check out OUR SARNATH on November 22nd!

Reviews

[Peter Topside · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was very ok. I actually just watched Night of the Demons (Newer version) last week, and this had a fair amount of comparable traits. A bunch of curious, party-going kids enter a forbidden place and they are killed one by one by lingering monsters. The antagonists and protagonists were both fairly bland, and served their predictable journeys, without any further depth. The writing quality was very good, as is par for the course for Judith Sonnet, and the plot wasn't bad at all, the gore was decent, but it just was all just very so so. I was having a hard time dealing with all of the dialogue between our main characters during the first portion of the book, before they all got to the monastery. And I pretty much become uninterested when stories bring up drug use among kids, because it's such an overdone trope. I feel like if that earlier portion was shortened up, and the author spent those same pages developing the characters and dynamics within the monastery more, it may have been a positive for the overall premise. While this wasn't Sonnet's strongest work, it still wasn't bad. But I would suggest reading her more refined works in Clown Hunt and We Have Summoned before tackling this one.

[David Sodergren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome zombie gore, Italian style. Imagine Andrea Bianchi’s Burial Ground, but directed by Fulci in his grisly prime.

[Daniel Volpe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first book from Judith Sonnet and will not be my last. This was a great, face paced read, full of fleshed out characters, sex and heaps of gore. For the first half, Sonnet builds her world. She gives you lore, mixed with a sense of dread. She also creates and introduces her cast of characters. There isn't an info dump, but a natural progression of story, highlighting Sonnet's writing ability. Her monsters, which are more like ghouls as opposed to zombies, are awesome. And of course, the violence is over the top and brutal, all of which I love. Be on the lookout for this rising author.

[Mique Watson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don’t normally vibe with paranormal elements in my horror; ghosts, zombies, and haunted dolls are often mere signifiers of horror–they don’t scare me. And thanks to Hollywood’s “sensibilities”, they’re presented in very neutered PG-13 fashion. Going into this, I was skeptical–but hoo boy, was I wrong. This was such a blast! I’ve read most of Judith’s books, and this perhaps the one I’d describe to be the most fun. Fret not, the gnarly kills aren’t absent.

The opening scene set the stage and my expectations perfectly; the rest of the book delivered exactly what was promised. Judith is such a gifted writer. Her storytelling has the pacing, precision, and excitement of some of the genre’s best. This book does a fantastic job at throwing you into its world and acclimating you to its milieu of animated rot and decay–it knows exactly what it is (and now has me wanting to view the Italian zombie flicks mentioned in the acknowledgement section. Zombies with personality? Give it to me now).

This book isn’t written from the first person POV; but Judith does a fantastic job at making the characters feel like actual people you’ve met in passing. A character I loved in particular is Misty–a trans character whose personality and presence added a layer of freshness to a genre that suffers from a ridiculous lack of diversity (dear Hollywood, *this* is how to be inclusive and effective; quit putting out crap like this year’s snoozefest “They/Them” and TAKE NOTES).

The setting and atmosphere are to die for. Let me paint a picture for you: an abandoned monastery, thunder rumbling, rain pattering against the windows, and zombies that aim to punish “sinners” with medieval torture devices with aberrant methods of bloodletting? Can I get a HELL YES? This isn’t as gruesome as Judith’s later works–which all came out this year,,, what the fuck, this woman is an actual genius–but, rest assured, your bloodlust will be satiated. In a just world a film adaptation of this would’ve come out yesterday.

[Dawn Shea · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a good story. College kids in an abandoned monastery, what could possibly go wrong? Blood, guts and gore aplenty. Intriguing, fast paced storyline. And I will always read anything that has to do with zombies. I really enjoyed it.

[Kiera ☠ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5

I was in the mood for splatterpunk and this certainly delivered the gore and depravity. Ultimately I liked this read but I could of used a bit more action as halfway through I was still waiting for the shit to hit the fan so to speak.

Once things got going this was horrific in the best way. Definitely need to check out more by Sonnet as I feel like I will really like her other works as well.

[Brian Bowyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Visceral, Extreme, and Atmospheric.

This love letter to those old-school Italian horror movies is one of the best zombie novels I've read in ages. It's brutal, fast-paced, and filled with characters you care about, which makes the dangers they face even more harrowing. The monastery itself is also a sort of character, with the author's writing ability giving it life. I look forward to reading more from Sonnet in the future. Highly recommended for fans of unflinching fiction.

[Jordan Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve been around long enough to have experience the second iteration of zombie love. I’ve also been fortunate enough to read and watch some of the classics associated with the undead rising again. Keene’s The Rising and the remake of Dawn of the Dead. Not to mention the woefully underrated 28 Days… franchise and the woefully overrated Walking DeadSo yeah, Ive cut my teeth on the genre and know enough to hold my own.

All that to say that I’m the very first to admit that zombies have once again grown stale and boring and unoriginal. In fact, up to Torture I hadn’t read a true zombie novel in years, due to my apathetic feelings towards the genre.

But when Judith informed me she was in the process of writing a zombie novel, I instantly felt my interest in this subsection of horror return. The thing is that Judith can write a wicked good horror novel…and while her more recent stuff, trending on the extreme side of horror hasn’t been my cup of tea (and she’s been gracious enough to accept that), I couldn’t turn down the chance to see her wild tale on the zombie genre.

And all I can say after finishing this one is “wow”. I knew i was gonna be in for something crazy but not to this extent.

Sonnet’s version of the undead are actually terrifying. I won’t give anything away but let’s just say these aren’t the shambling, mindless drones of modern zombie literature. I know Sonnet has been influenced by the mondo and grind house feel of Italian giallo films and that’s clearly evident in her creation. Robert Kirkman ain’t got shit on these baddies.

Sonnet’s ability to craft actual characters with actual feeling and actual desires works insanely well here too. Including marginalized characters as main characters has been done before, but I didn’t feel like they were just shoehorned in for the sake of pleasing activists. Trans and black characters have actual purpose in Torture the Sinners, not just thrown in to show that Sonnet (a queer author herself) is doing it to appeal to a certain crowd. Hell, Jordan (one of the main characters) was a strong, minority female, that kicked ass, took names, and felt so ridiculously realistic.

The problem with such real and likable characters is that when some of they are inevitably killed off, it’s a huge bummer. And the way Sonnet offs some of them is just flat out brutal. Again, I’m not gonna give a thing away but one death is so violent and excruciating that I had to wince and just rush through cuz it was painful even to me. I’ve said that extreme stuff isn’t always my genre of choice, but still, I think few would argue that Sonnet can make us all grit our teeth when she decides to (in her words) “fuck up” one of her characters.

And even the story itself is really good. There’s some super creepy moments and some super fun moments too. Even better, there is real substance here. Don’t get me wrong Torture is exceptionally gory and brutal, but there is legit plot within the blood and eviscerations. Too many extreme authors rely on splatter and violence instead of trying to even craft anything remotely resembling a coherent story. Thankfully that’s not the case with Sonnet’s writing.

All in all, this is the perfect example of the zombie genre done correctly. There’s something here for everyone and there’s enough of everything to make even the most jaded horror fan smile with enjoyment. Can’t wait to see what other sub genre things Sonnet has on the horizon because it’s only a matter of time before her name gets thrown in with heavy independent horror stalwarts like Athan, Traina, Morrison.

[Ash Ericmore · Rating 5 out of 5]

So there I am, reading this book, minding my own business ... I'm halfway through it thinking, "Well, this is a very grown-up, mature horror novel. I say, it's got a good plot, and solid characters ..." I was also considering how incorrect my understanding was that this book was 'supposed' to be splattery.

Then I came to a sex scene. Which was hot. It was a turning point. I'll give you that.

Expecting the book to go from hot sex scene back to mature horror, it instead Edward Lee'd all over me for the remaining half of the book. I mean, I literally puked at one point. Had to change my sheets and everything. More than once. *wink*

Anyway.

Sonnet writes beautifully in both King-esque horror and Edward Lee puke. Abhorrent, disgusting literature. If you can call it that.

5 Stars. Will read more.

[Sarah Huntington · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn't sure if I'd like this book but as soon as I was two pages in, I knew I would. I really enjoyed it. It was actually really different and some parts both shocked me and made me cringe and laugh. Excellent horror. I am definitely buying more from this author. Quite wonderful and brilliant horror.

[DaniPhantom · Rating 3 out of 5]

A campy religious hellhole. I liked the story around why the ghosts are there, and the thought that they all see each other, their scars, and acknowledge that they were being used.

[Jason Nickey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written characters, a cool story, creepy atmosphere, and buckets of gore. Has the throwback feel of Italian horror from the 70s. Judith knows how to deliver the goods.

[Corrina Morse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy zombies!!!! This book kicked off with one of the best prologues I've ever read and instantly left me craving more….

All sinners need to be punished in the eyes of God. St. Barons, and what lurks within its walls, is determined to do just that. In its own unique, brutal and brilliantly disturbing way.

Full of tense anticipation, this is a completely captivating read. It's macabre and unsettling. And it also deals with discrimination, vengeful spirits, and is drenched in blood, gore and gnarly kills.

Don't wait on this one, go grab a copy now….because it will definitely grab a hold of you!

[Horrorlover86 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved, loved , loved this book. I’ve always been a huge fan of the undead and I loved the direction this story goes. The characters were great and I actually was starting to worry if they would make it out alive. And when the Jesus statue came to life at the climax, I was in awe at this surprise. Will definitely be reading more from Judith.

[Mikepottz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Construction workers go missing in a monastery and 15 years later a bunch of teens want to party here. The monastery held a secret of the monks torturing sinners with various medieval contraptions ripping anals apart. The ghouls go on a rampage and the moist sound of somebody punching the insides of a watermelon reverberate down the tunnels. The ghouls with green moldy teeth and white maggots pouring out like spilled porridge. Blood will be ejaculated onto walls and steel instruments sent down urethra's and barbs released inside ripping out body shit. Zombie gore.

[Todd Love · Rating 4 out of 5]

Party Hardy

My first Sonnet book. I really enjoyed the story. Felt very original and well thought out. Great twist on a ghost story. Fun face paced ending. Great creepy feel to this one. I highly recommend this author.

[Lisa Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Torture the Sinners by Judith Sonnet is high-quality and entertaining extreme horror. It has a fantastic storyline, great characters, and an amazing and fleshed-out backstory. This book reads like a riveting horror movie, and I love it.

The story begins with a chilling prologue that gives you the basic backstory of the monastery and what happened there. But it doesn’t give everything away. This book is full of suspense! Following the prologue is the tale of two groups of young people coming together to party at the old abandoned monastery and the horrors that ensue. And you have to love the diverse cast of characters that makes up the two groups of people.

Sonnet’s characters are endlessly entertaining. These are realistic people with real lives and real issues. And everything about them comes into play, being the driving force behind the cause and effect.

I will say the story is not overtly religious or social awareness, but these elements are organically part of the story and add to it being so engrossing. They make up the setting, the people, and the events, which is, after all, what a good story is. This solid story along with the Extreme Horror style make it a gem among Extreme Horror stories.

I enjoyed both the story itself and Sonnet’s straightforward style. You get a full sensory and emotional experience without overwriting. Torture the Sinners is hardcore, brutal, and a thoroughly great read. Highly recommended for Extreme Horror fans!

[Denver Grenell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve been meaning to read one of Judith Sonnet's (aka @fulltimehorrorjunkie) books for some time now (in which time she has released 6 or so books!). As a newbie to the extreme horror sub genre I asked Judith which book of hers would be a good entry point and Torture The Sinners! was her pick.

Here, Sonnet crafts a tale of religious zombie horror set in an old monastery in rural Missouri. A van load of young people, including one with ties to the monastery, venture into the abandoned building with some new friends for a night of frivolity. Of course, a Ouija board is used and before long, the restless spirits in the walls are unleashed on the group.

Torture the Sinners has a welcome sense of buildup, setting up its nicely realised characters and relationships before they are torn asunder by the ghouls of the monastery. The gore is extreme, but like any good horror story, much more effective when you care about the characters.

The only part of the story that didn’t quite work for me was the helpful spirits, that strangely, felt like a step too far.

With hints of Return of the Living Dead and the Italian Cannibal and zombie films, plus the religious horror films of the ‘70s, this was a fun, gnarly & sickening (I will just say maggots & leave it at that) read and a good ice breaker for me and extreme horror.

4 tackle boxes out of 5.

[Andy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of Mallets, Cauldrons, and Judas Chairs…

What a deliciously gory blast! Juicy and gruesome and just what I was looking for. Judith has a marvelous mind for painting creatively grotesque pictures. She describes the terror in ways that I’m sure will vividly haunt my nightmares for the days to come. The story is told at just the right pace, with the right build up to get just connected enough to the characters prior to some of them getting eviscerated. I’m glad I was finally able to read one of Sonnet’s grim but glorious novels and I look forward to seeing what other depravities she’s cooked up!

[Jacob B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Big fan of this writing style. Really felt like an old Italian zombie movie, and I'm a sucker for religious horror about evil clergy from centuries ago.

[Eve Moss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was honestly pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book mainly because I feel like zombies are hit or miss, and for me usually it’s always a miss because it’s over done and corny, thankfully this is neither.
The gore was a ton of fun, nothing over the top but still fun and creative. I was really attached to all the characters except one iykyk I’m not going to say who.
I thought this was going to be the one Judith book I didn’t vibe with, but I was wrong, happily.

[Seth Andurzz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you grown tired of the Zombie genre?! READ THIS BOOK! No walking dead style emotional torture porn here- just sweet, sweet sacrilege and mutilation. Really fun old school zombie story with the usual supernatural twist to it's lore that Judith is so dang good at.

[Nat Whiston · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story starts with us meeting Leopold Coyne, the last monk of a once proud St. Baron’s monastery. That is now going to be converted into a convention centre for the rich, not what I would think to convert an old cathedral into personally. But it seems the Abbot of the monastery saw it as the perfect option, but yeah alarm bells are already ringing for me. Turning a place of history and worship into a flipping exhibition place. Coyne stays behind due to his dying state, no doubt wanting to pass in the one place he has felt God's presence all his life. I feel sorry for him to be honest, but at least one person in the form of Jiva was treating him like a human. So, obviously when the passage is discovered Coyne is the first to know. Joining Jiva the next day, knowing one part leads to Abbot's room and the other a complete mystery. Curiosity gets the better of the old man, having never even been told in all his years there as a monk that this was here. It was a great prologue, a perfect introduction to the start of this tale.
Chapter 1 we fast forward 15 years later, and we meet the son of Jiva's son. Who is travelling for the summer break with his friends, Misty, Taggart, and Jordan. I love the mix of characters Judith uses, making this a more inclusive horror that everyone can relate to. You have Jordan, a strong-willed black woman, Misty who is a trans woman, and even Abhinav. Then you have Nat (nice name choice by the way) and her boyfriend Eustace, who is the son of the guy who survived 15 years ago. Plus his mate Olly, who we later learn is a weasley piece of shit I wanted to die sooner.
Who meets the gang at the dinner and invites them up to the Monastery, for some sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Slowly this builds up the story with pissed-off ghosts looking for a payback. A group of kids messing about with a creepy ass setting and some bright spark decided to bring along an ouija board. Jesus, it's like come on at least one of them reads horror which is Misty so someone has a chance of survival. But if a group of dead people hidden behind a wall talk to you, DON'T LET THEM OUT! Along with character development and that very unsettling conversation with Abi's dead dad, makes for a very unsettling story. I do love the relationship between Misty and Abhinav, that was a super sweet detail. But God dammit Judith! Now you have me feeling and worrying about these characters. When the shit hits the fan with all the gory details, panic sets in when they are put in harm's way. With her immersive story, well-paced writing, and perfectly organised plot. Judith had me on the edge of my seat (well, bed) dying to know what becomes of our furry friends! I defiantly got an education of medieval torture devices that I didn't know about. But this is also a very intense story that shows that evil can hide anyway. That not even places that are holy can be left untainted, even those who claim to be doing 'God's work' are creating their own sins. In some cases, doing more harm than good, on the flipside it also gives the moral of we should respect these places. I mean, come on you tried to turn a flipping monastery into a convention centre with extra sin. A place where monks gave their lives to keep the place going and you don't think their spirits would be pissed? Or that maybe something would slip on in to taint the place once all the Monks had been removed? I'm pretty sure this is where the premise for the nun was taken, so Judith I would look into that. Either way, what a master wordsmith.

[Soph M · Rating 1 out of 5]

No. Just absolutely no.
First book I’ve ever rated 0/10.

Accidentally read this book under the impression that it was a different audiobook, and didn’t know until the end. Someone must’ve uploaded it incorrectly as a cruel joke.

Now buckle up, because I don’t even know where to begin with this review. It will be brutally honest because that is what this book deserves. This was genuinely easily the WORST book I’ve ever read in my entire life. If I could give it a negative score, I would. Can’t believe I made it through the whole thing. Hated every second.

This is torture porn in the most literal sense. Think of literally the worst sexual scene you can think of, and it’s probably described in grueling detail in this book. Mind you, this review is coming from someone whose favorite dark romance books are the LORDS series by Shantel Tessier. This book is if those were rewritten by some sick twisted preteen boy who has never actually experienced sex before. Half of the characters were unlikeable horrible people. The other half either had such flat personalities that they weren’t even memorable, or were good people who I felt bad for as they experienced the worst horrors known to mankind.

The actual writing itself was also AWFUL. Especially the disgusting and disturbing metaphors. I will NEVER read another book by this author.

As for the author themself: If you’re reading this, please seek help. Genuinely. Spiritually and mentally. If this is what goes through your head, and you thought it was okay to write and publish, then I’d hate to know what kind of person you are. I hope you never hurt anyone, but wouldn’t be surprised if some crazy news story airs about you in a decade. Also, I’m a Christian, and I oftentimes don’t mind somewhat blasphemous books. Sometimes it adds to the storyline. This was NOT one of those cases. The way you talk about God just makes me sad, and I really hope you find the REAL God someday.

So would I recommend this book?
Lol is that even a question? Absolutely not.
Maybe it’s for someone out there, but I can only assume those people are few and far between. So be warned if you choose to read it.

If I could delete this book from my memory, I would.

[Richard Longmore · Rating 5 out of 5]

A group of young people are on a road trip and running low on funds. Looking for something to do that they can, you know, afford - they come in contact with townies in the city they are in who are planning to do drugs in an abandoned monastery. That fits the cheap and fun requirements, right?

To make it a little more awesome (or not), one of them has a tie to the location. His father was one of five men who disappeared after visiting the location. Now it's said to be haunted and stories of ghosts, demons, noises, etc. are common. What could go wrong?

The more I read from Judith Sonnet, the more I love how she pulls inspiration from movies instead of directly from literature. In an afterward she calls out the movies that inspired the book, but anyone who is familiar with Euro-Horror zombie films will probably figure it out well before she confirms it. That's not to say that the plots are the same (not even close), but the style of how things move forward has that same "fuck logic, embrace awesomeness" feeling that the best Italian horror films nurture.

When the creatures make themselves known, we can expect a bloodbath and Judith Sonnet doesn't disappoint. Instead of the random, shuffling zombies of lore, these are different - they have a purpose and goal. Instead of just biting and moving on, they want to cause as much pain as possible, so expect the zombies to be more like the Spanish Inquisition. Monty Python was right. I didn't expect them here.

Not your typical zombie book. Not your typical torture book. Not your typical slasher book. But a good mix of the above which includes an "anything goes" attitude that makes extreme horror so exciting, this is a quick read that's worth the time for fans of any or all of the above.

[Cat Voleur · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was impressed (again) with Sonnet's range as a writer. This one strikes me very differently than the other stories I have read from her thus far. It had a more cinematic quality, and I did feel like I was watching a movie.

I highly enjoyed all the individual elements. I felt like we got to know the characters. There was a lot of tension. The exposition was very compelling. Of course, there was a bloody, violent, over the top torture scene that lived up to the title, and delivered the one thing I always expect going into a Judith Sonnet story.

The one thing that I didn't love was the pacing. There were so many fantastic elements worked into this, from the opening conflict with the monastery being sold, to the broke kids going on the road trip, to the eventual showdown at the end. The framing is very reminiscent of the classic horror film, and in that regard it works very well. On the other hand, I would have loved to spend more time reading about the terrible things that happen to the sinners, as I know from experience that is one of Sonnet's strengths as a writer.

Of course that comes down to personal preference, and anyone who knows me knows that I am always seeking for discomfort to be more drawn out in horror novels.

If you're looking for a book that encapsulates the feel of a classic zombie movie a la Burial Ground, this is the one. If you're looking for some over the top Sonnet gore, her short stories still reign supreme (in my opinion.)

[Danny Welch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Judith Sonnet is an absolute treasure to the extreme horror genre and a brilliant indie writer. I've enjoyed the majority of books I've read from her so far, so it's always exciting to pick up a book of hers I haven't read yet.

15 years ago a terrible incident occurred at an old monastery and 5 men went missing. Nowadays in the present Abhinav Parasnis is coming back from California with his friends, they had a fun time but it's now time to return home. But even after all these years he still wonders what became of his missing father. So when he comes across a small town where the abandoned monastery still stands it seems he might finally find some answers. Inside the Monastery an evil force is waiting to be freed, to punish the sinners that walk the earth.

Judith Sonnet has written a brilliant novel that feels like a unique combination of an old-fashioned ghost story and a tale that features zombies. It is a gruesome, horrifying tale with a gothic atmosphere that has a lot to criticize when it comes to religion, particularly how it can be manipulated and abused by people who want to cause harm to others. This is an unsettling and brutal tale with a terrific cast of characters.

It's a story that doesn't need a sequel, but considering its epilogue, I wouldn't mind seeing how a sequel could work.

Overall: It's a brilliant horror novel that ticked all the right boxes for me. One of Judith's best. 10/10

[ScarlettAnomalyReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, another Sonnet stunner.

This had everything, dark monks, zombies and the best part, a group of the young who just have to come poke around, get intoxicated , and speak to spirits, this is gonna go great right?

Nope lol

I'm making my way through her entire back log and I think this has been the most brutal of them, but honestly well done, and I don't typically care for zombie plots.
This one was fun, and fucked.

Each death I swear was worse than the last and built the tension, as I'm thinking, some of them have to survive right?

Something has to give..

This had me on the edge of my seat like the absolute best slasher movie, each brutal murder hit hard because these weren't just random kids like some would have written in, Judith introduced her characters and we actually met them, the people you know, or in this case characters deaths hit different when an author can get you invested just by the way they built their little world.

This is a can't miss, ty for letting me read, or well listen, to this one which was narrated by Rain Corbyn, who is going on my short list of favorite narration voices, wow!

[Shrike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audiobook

Nasty. Sonnet got me with this one. This book has some real gems: vile descriptions that turned my stomach. At times I dreaded the next scene, but Corbyn's excellent narration was unrelenting.

I enjoyed the irreverent humor interspersed with the gross and creative torment. While I usually prefer a smaller cast, I think Sonnet did a good job of defining some memorable characters. In fact, she killed it with the scumbags. I was revolted.

Despite the focus on the monastery's dark history, the antagonists history and motivations fell a bit flat for me. I think the immediate threat of torture stole the show for better or for worse. The "who" and "why" seemed less important.

Thanks so much to Sonnet for the chance to check this book out for free. I'm leaving this review of my own accord.

[A.M. Molloy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book I've read by this author. While I found the first one more enjoyable (and by far more graphic), this book was still a good read. It wasn't as graphic as Clown Hunt (the first book I read). I was expecting this book to be on the same level, and yes, it's pretty violent, but it felt somewhat tame compared to that book. But I loved the characters more in this one. Especially Abhinav and Misty. Also, I love the trans representation in Misty. She was very well written. (It may help because the author is also a trans woman). If you like horror, zombies, violent deaths and great characters, this book is for you. Just remember to heed the author's trigger warnings because she isn't lying when she says 'extreme horror and violence.'