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EDEN
IN THE ASHES OF MANKIND, A MONSTER WEARS MANY SKINS.
The world is dead. Devoured by a nightmare born of spores.
A new species of fungus has consumed the planet, infecting mammals and transforming them into bloodthirsty predators. Once ingested, the mushroom hijacks the brain, erasing fear and reason, leaving only rage and the need to kill.
Six years after the outbreak, civilisation is a memory. Humanity survives in scattered, makeshift villages, fighting to stay alive amid the twisted remnants of nature. But infected animals aren't the only threat. Without laws or order, the true danger may lie within the remains of mankind.
When Jaxon Green's camp is destroyed, his friends slaughtered and his daughter kidnapped by a brutal government faction, known as The Ashguard, he's left with nothing but vengeance. Now, he must cross the treacherous wildlands of Wyoming to rescue his child and bring justice to those who prey on the innocent.
But Jax isn't the only one with a vendetta, and in this new world, survival comes at a deadly cost.
The world is dead. Devoured by a nightmare born of spores.
A new species of fungus has consumed the planet, infecting mammals and transforming them into bloodthirsty predators. Once ingested, the mushroom hijacks the brain, erasing fear and reason, leaving only rage and the need to kill.
Six years after the outbreak, civilisation is a memory. Humanity survives in scattered, makeshift villages, fighting to stay alive amid the twisted remnants of nature. But infected animals aren't the only threat. Without laws or order, the true danger may lie within the remains of mankind.
When Jaxon Green's camp is destroyed, his friends slaughtered and his daughter kidnapped by a brutal government faction, known as The Ashguard, he's left with nothing but vengeance. Now, he must cross the treacherous wildlands of Wyoming to rescue his child and bring justice to those who prey on the innocent.
But Jax isn't the only one with a vendetta, and in this new world, survival comes at a deadly cost.
- GenresHorror
259 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 26, 2026
About the author
Kylo Kirby
1 book37 followersKylo Kirby is a British author and graduate film student whose work bridges cinematic and literary experiences. Specialising in horror and dystopian fiction, they draw inspiration from the chilling allure of the end of the world and the expansive possibilities found across science fiction and fantasy. With a background in visual storytelling, Kylo crafts vivid, atmospheric narratives that blur the line between reality and nightmare. Their work is an exploration of survival, transformation, and the fragile human spirit against impossible odds.
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June 16, 2026
I have never signed up for an ARC so fast. The moment Kirby opened applications, I was there. As someone who spent years obsessed with post-apocalyptic stories, reading Eden brought back that nostalgic feeling. I wouldn’t call it a comfort read, but it definitely reminded me why I fell in love with the genre in the first place.
On the surface, Eden is a post-apocalyptic horror novel that gave me strong The Last of Us vibes. It begins with the outbreak of the shadowcaps, a fungal infection that twists animals into grotesque, deadly creatures with an appetite for human flesh. Amid the collapse of civilization, Jax is forced to navigate loss, survival, and the fragile hope that keeps him moving forward.
What impressed me most is how Kirby balances character work with momentum. The story gives you enough time to become attached to these characters while never letting you forget that time is running out. The threat is real, civilization has collapsed, and it’s not just the fungus that’s dangerous.
For a debut novel, I was seriously impressed. I devoured this in two days despite juggling other books because I couldn’t stop thinking about it. The prose is lyrical and introspective, the pacing is relentless without feeling exhausting, and the ending landed in a twisted way that immediately made me want the next book.
If you’re looking for dystopian horror with beautiful prose, memorable characters, and a story that’s impossible to put down, I highly recommend Eden.
On the surface, Eden is a post-apocalyptic horror novel that gave me strong The Last of Us vibes. It begins with the outbreak of the shadowcaps, a fungal infection that twists animals into grotesque, deadly creatures with an appetite for human flesh. Amid the collapse of civilization, Jax is forced to navigate loss, survival, and the fragile hope that keeps him moving forward.
What impressed me most is how Kirby balances character work with momentum. The story gives you enough time to become attached to these characters while never letting you forget that time is running out. The threat is real, civilization has collapsed, and it’s not just the fungus that’s dangerous.
For a debut novel, I was seriously impressed. I devoured this in two days despite juggling other books because I couldn’t stop thinking about it. The prose is lyrical and introspective, the pacing is relentless without feeling exhausting, and the ending landed in a twisted way that immediately made me want the next book.
If you’re looking for dystopian horror with beautiful prose, memorable characters, and a story that’s impossible to put down, I highly recommend Eden.
July 3, 2026
I basically read this book in two days
Day 1: 20 pages (I don't count this)
Day 2: 100 pages
Day 3: The End
You'll never see me read this fast. It happened only because the prose was just that perfect and easy to read!🤩
I finished the book moments ago and haven't collected my thoughts just yet.
The story was something different from what I usually read which made it all really interesting. Probably another reason why I read so fast. I actually locked in🤣
All along, you want to see what is gonna happen, how this is all going to end! And the end was something different from what I anticipated.
I had so many theories going on. My head was all over the place😅but for the right people it can turn out to be a page-turner.
Kylo, when is the second book coming?🤣🤣
Well done, brother!!
Day 1: 20 pages (I don't count this)
Day 2: 100 pages
Day 3: The End
You'll never see me read this fast. It happened only because the prose was just that perfect and easy to read!🤩
I finished the book moments ago and haven't collected my thoughts just yet.
The story was something different from what I usually read which made it all really interesting. Probably another reason why I read so fast. I actually locked in🤣
All along, you want to see what is gonna happen, how this is all going to end! And the end was something different from what I anticipated.
I had so many theories going on. My head was all over the place😅but for the right people it can turn out to be a page-turner.
Kylo, when is the second book coming?🤣🤣
Well done, brother!!
July 30, 2026
4.5⭐️ Thank you Mr Kirby for getting me out of my reading slump. But could you hurry up and finish the sequel soon because I need it asap😓
July 16, 2026
4.5 ⭐️ Eden was everything I look for in a dystopian horror: atmospheric, high-stakes, heart-wrenching, and a little bit gross. The imagery in this book was so beautifully written! I couldn’t help but be drawn in by descriptions like “the last of the sunlight streaming through the windows like honey, glazing every surface in a sea of molten gold”. I didn’t expect to get descriptions of beautiful scenery and relationships in such a bleak world. In addition to the beautiful descriptions, we got an equal amount that were just gnarly (in the best way)! I was obsessed with the way that the author described the animals that had been infected by the mushrooms. They were written so well it made my skin crawl every time the characters encountered them. I’m a huge character reader and I loved all the character development and growth we got throughout the story. I grew very attached to our main characters which only enhanced my experience. I felt all the emotions they felt and was on edge the entire book. The author used different multi-medias such as scientific papers and video transcripts between some chapters to help give an idea of how the world got to the point it is at. I found all of these very interesting and could’ve read so many more! Overall, I loved this book! I was thoroughly drawn in to the world and the relationships we were following. The ending left me reeling and I can’t wait for the second book!
June 18, 2026
5⭐️
A fast-paced, cinematic and brutal dystopian horror! 🔥
What an absolutely incredible book this was!
A battle of hope, fatherhood and survival, this debut packs so much in with an edge-of-your-seat post-apocalyptic plot.
Containing one of the best opening chapters I’ve ever read, Kirby heightens the action and suspense further throughout, accumulating with an outstanding, jaw dropping final chapter. Huge praise for this technique!
I was instantly connected to Jax and what he was facing with his daughter being kidnapped. Parasitic mushrooms turning non-human mammals in to preying beasts, slaughtering mankind was a fantastic premise (think Zootropolis on horror steroids) and I couldn’t get enough of it. Eliciting dread with the loss, gore and violence, alongside a tapestry or descriptive rich settings, Kirby transported me straight to the forests of Wyoming and it couldn’t have been more engaging.
Kirby’s writing is savage, yet neatly controlled, both instilling and engraining a visceral atmosphere throughout. The storytelling was slick and fuelled with adrenaline, encouraging me to turn every single page as I was desperate to see what Jax would encounter next.
There was blood, guts, sweat and tears, but what really impacted was the more tender moments of prose, where the emotions surfaced and you really connected with Jax on an intimate level. His love for his wife Elsie was non-comparable and I loved this harsh polar opposite nature to the horrors of the read.
Kirby has evidenced that he can write and it was superb throughout. I’m surprised, I’m speechless and I’m thoroughly impressed. A huge thank you @kylos.bookclub for this ARC of Eden, the first book in the Destruction of Eden series, publishing on the 26th June. I CANNOT wait for the next instalment!
You must buckle up and join this wild ride! 😍
⚠️ Please check out the trigger warnings! ⚠️
A fast-paced, cinematic and brutal dystopian horror! 🔥
What an absolutely incredible book this was!
A battle of hope, fatherhood and survival, this debut packs so much in with an edge-of-your-seat post-apocalyptic plot.
Containing one of the best opening chapters I’ve ever read, Kirby heightens the action and suspense further throughout, accumulating with an outstanding, jaw dropping final chapter. Huge praise for this technique!
I was instantly connected to Jax and what he was facing with his daughter being kidnapped. Parasitic mushrooms turning non-human mammals in to preying beasts, slaughtering mankind was a fantastic premise (think Zootropolis on horror steroids) and I couldn’t get enough of it. Eliciting dread with the loss, gore and violence, alongside a tapestry or descriptive rich settings, Kirby transported me straight to the forests of Wyoming and it couldn’t have been more engaging.
Kirby’s writing is savage, yet neatly controlled, both instilling and engraining a visceral atmosphere throughout. The storytelling was slick and fuelled with adrenaline, encouraging me to turn every single page as I was desperate to see what Jax would encounter next.
There was blood, guts, sweat and tears, but what really impacted was the more tender moments of prose, where the emotions surfaced and you really connected with Jax on an intimate level. His love for his wife Elsie was non-comparable and I loved this harsh polar opposite nature to the horrors of the read.
Kirby has evidenced that he can write and it was superb throughout. I’m surprised, I’m speechless and I’m thoroughly impressed. A huge thank you @kylos.bookclub for this ARC of Eden, the first book in the Destruction of Eden series, publishing on the 26th June. I CANNOT wait for the next instalment!
You must buckle up and join this wild ride! 😍
⚠️ Please check out the trigger warnings! ⚠️
June 26, 2026
Huge thanks to Kylo for the eARC!
4.5⭐️
It’s been a few days, and I’m still thinking about Eden. Kylo has created one hell of a dystopian horror novel.
The story is rich in atmosphere, tension, and action. The prose is beautiful and perfectly captures the existential dread our characters are experiencing, as well as the industrial decay of the world around them.
Despite the horrors, there’s a dreamlike atmosphere to this story that had me levitating the entire time. As other readers have noted, there is a cinematic quality to the story, which allows you to form such a detailed picture in your mind and complements the pacing.
I love to describe Eden as a mix of The Last of Us and Annihilation with the emotional weight of Silent Hill. Horror fans, rejoice!
4.5⭐️
It’s been a few days, and I’m still thinking about Eden. Kylo has created one hell of a dystopian horror novel.
The story is rich in atmosphere, tension, and action. The prose is beautiful and perfectly captures the existential dread our characters are experiencing, as well as the industrial decay of the world around them.
Despite the horrors, there’s a dreamlike atmosphere to this story that had me levitating the entire time. As other readers have noted, there is a cinematic quality to the story, which allows you to form such a detailed picture in your mind and complements the pacing.
I love to describe Eden as a mix of The Last of Us and Annihilation with the emotional weight of Silent Hill. Horror fans, rejoice!
June 27, 2026
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to ARC read this!
I loved every second of this book, and it was so fast-paced, addictive and easy to read. I thought that even though this book is short, the worldbuilding was still perfect and I loved the characters and their relationships.
The descriptions in this are brilliant, and it had me feeling all the emotions! The last few charters were so intense so I’m so excited for the next one.
I loved every second of this book, and it was so fast-paced, addictive and easy to read. I thought that even though this book is short, the worldbuilding was still perfect and I loved the characters and their relationships.
The descriptions in this are brilliant, and it had me feeling all the emotions! The last few charters were so intense so I’m so excited for the next one.
June 23, 2026
“It’s just us versus the monsters now. The ones that look like demons, and the ones that look like us”
“Your heart is a museum of everyone you’ve loved, so don’t let it fall apart. You keep it standing, keep it open, so their memories stay whole and so they still can be visited.”
How is this a debut novel? When I say that my mind was blown by the polished prose, the level of description and character development and the way Kylo has brought the true horror of a dystopian world to life - it left me shook in the best way possible. I don’t want to give away too much of the plot because honestly I think it’s best to go into this blind and experience each sentence for yourself so let me describe why Eden is a book you NEED to pick up.
Brutal horror is intrinsically intertwined with a father’s desperate attempts to protect his child while struggling with profound grief and loss that shook him to his core. The way Kylo immerses his readers into this world from the very first sentence and paragraph, its brutality, gruesomeness and terror palpable with every word. Nothing and no one is spared and your heart will break with each new terror that Jax endures. It’s a story about familial ties both blood and found, how society breaks down when under threat by unknown forces and how people will always manipulate and take control of terrible situations for their own gain.
Can I just say that the descriptions of the animals in this book will stick with me for a long time. Nightmarish material (the swamp scene is scarred into my memory for life), the grotesqueness, the goriness of their bodies coupled with the horrific nature of their attacks on the remaining human population is graphic so you’ve been warned. I love how Kylo brings in multimedia elements - video transcripts, recordings and scientific papers - which gives his readers the backstory of how this chaotic world came to be. Love when you get to see snippets of the world as it turned to darkness and despair.
Reading Eden wasn’t easy at times. Your heart gets ripped out, shoved back in and then torn out again and again. It backs a powerful punch emotionally when it comes to the father/daughter relationship at its core, the feeling of helplessness and profound sadness will move the most hardened hearts out there. Be prepared to grow very attached to the main character - I’ve never wanted to hug and protect a person more! And then you have some characters that will make your skin crawl - vile excuses for human beings and the more you get into the story, the more you want to annihilate them and hope for their deaths in a brutal fashion.
The ending left me reeling and I need to see where this story goes because I’m 100% invested in this world and the characters of Eden. Thanks so much to Kylo for kindly sending me the arc. It’s an incredible debut and I can see this translating to the big screen - it needs to happen! You can clearly see how Kylo threw his all into this story and I can’t wait to see what he writes next.
Out Friday 26th, Eden is going to be a huge hit for fans of The Last of Us and anyone who loves a cinematic dystopian horror with a story of resilience and love at its core. 5 ⭐️
“Your heart is a museum of everyone you’ve loved, so don’t let it fall apart. You keep it standing, keep it open, so their memories stay whole and so they still can be visited.”
How is this a debut novel? When I say that my mind was blown by the polished prose, the level of description and character development and the way Kylo has brought the true horror of a dystopian world to life - it left me shook in the best way possible. I don’t want to give away too much of the plot because honestly I think it’s best to go into this blind and experience each sentence for yourself so let me describe why Eden is a book you NEED to pick up.
Brutal horror is intrinsically intertwined with a father’s desperate attempts to protect his child while struggling with profound grief and loss that shook him to his core. The way Kylo immerses his readers into this world from the very first sentence and paragraph, its brutality, gruesomeness and terror palpable with every word. Nothing and no one is spared and your heart will break with each new terror that Jax endures. It’s a story about familial ties both blood and found, how society breaks down when under threat by unknown forces and how people will always manipulate and take control of terrible situations for their own gain.
Can I just say that the descriptions of the animals in this book will stick with me for a long time. Nightmarish material (the swamp scene is scarred into my memory for life), the grotesqueness, the goriness of their bodies coupled with the horrific nature of their attacks on the remaining human population is graphic so you’ve been warned. I love how Kylo brings in multimedia elements - video transcripts, recordings and scientific papers - which gives his readers the backstory of how this chaotic world came to be. Love when you get to see snippets of the world as it turned to darkness and despair.
Reading Eden wasn’t easy at times. Your heart gets ripped out, shoved back in and then torn out again and again. It backs a powerful punch emotionally when it comes to the father/daughter relationship at its core, the feeling of helplessness and profound sadness will move the most hardened hearts out there. Be prepared to grow very attached to the main character - I’ve never wanted to hug and protect a person more! And then you have some characters that will make your skin crawl - vile excuses for human beings and the more you get into the story, the more you want to annihilate them and hope for their deaths in a brutal fashion.
The ending left me reeling and I need to see where this story goes because I’m 100% invested in this world and the characters of Eden. Thanks so much to Kylo for kindly sending me the arc. It’s an incredible debut and I can see this translating to the big screen - it needs to happen! You can clearly see how Kylo threw his all into this story and I can’t wait to see what he writes next.
Out Friday 26th, Eden is going to be a huge hit for fans of The Last of Us and anyone who loves a cinematic dystopian horror with a story of resilience and love at its core. 5 ⭐️
June 26, 2026
“𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘢 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵?”
ARC Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars!!!!
Book: Eden by Kylo Kirby
This was everything I hoped for and more! The biggest shoutout to the author for not only writing your first book, but also for absolutely nailing it and living up to everything you promised it would be!
“𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘦. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘶𝘱 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬.”
I absolutely loved this book! I wasn't ready for all this heartache 🥺. Beautifully written, I felt like I was going through it all myself! I was able to fully immerse myself into this character, as if I was walking around in this dystopian world trying to survive it all
"𝘐 𝘴𝘢𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘵.” 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥, “𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰.”
This is what I look for when I want to read about dystopian / post-apocalyptic worlds. It felt so realistically written, so raw and emotional. The connection between Jax and Lylah feels like something you hold onto when there's nothing left, it was beautiful and felt real. I'll be desperately waiting for the second book
"𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶; 𝘪𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯.”
I want to thank the author for sending me an eARC to read and review 🖤 know that it was loved!
Vibes:
🫀Dystopian Horror / Post-apocalyptic world (Last of Us vibes)
🫀Heartache, Love, Grief
🫀Suspense, Creepy Atmosphere
🫀Something To Fight For, Found Family
🫀Fighting For Survival
🫀Deathly Mushrooms, Creepy Mutations
ARC Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars!!!!
Book: Eden by Kylo Kirby
This was everything I hoped for and more! The biggest shoutout to the author for not only writing your first book, but also for absolutely nailing it and living up to everything you promised it would be!
“𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘦. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘶𝘱 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬.”
I absolutely loved this book! I wasn't ready for all this heartache 🥺. Beautifully written, I felt like I was going through it all myself! I was able to fully immerse myself into this character, as if I was walking around in this dystopian world trying to survive it all
"𝘐 𝘴𝘢𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘵.” 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥, “𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰.”
This is what I look for when I want to read about dystopian / post-apocalyptic worlds. It felt so realistically written, so raw and emotional. The connection between Jax and Lylah feels like something you hold onto when there's nothing left, it was beautiful and felt real. I'll be desperately waiting for the second book
"𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶; 𝘪𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯.”
I want to thank the author for sending me an eARC to read and review 🖤 know that it was loved!
Vibes:
🫀Dystopian Horror / Post-apocalyptic world (Last of Us vibes)
🫀Heartache, Love, Grief
🫀Suspense, Creepy Atmosphere
🫀Something To Fight For, Found Family
🫀Fighting For Survival
🫀Deathly Mushrooms, Creepy Mutations
June 12, 2026
I still can’t fully process my emotions after finishing this book 😭 so I’m gonna try to write my review the best I can!
A new species of fungus has taken over the planet, infecting mammals who consume it and transforming them into bloodthirsty, angry predators. We follow our main character Jax 6 years after the outbreak, and what he does to survive. The infected animals are one worry, but it really goes to show how evil people can become when humanity is destroyed.
I found myself holding my breath from the very first page and felt like I didn’t come up for air until I finished. From the very first chapter, we get action and heartbreak and I just knew instantly this story was going to break me. The descriptions of what the animals had transformed into were absolutely terrifying! You could visualise exactly how they were described, and let me just say I would NOT like to be face to face with one of them 🫣 I wouldn’t survive for a minute!
I loved the lil found evidence pieces we got throughout too, they really added to the story and I loved learning more about the fungus.
I’m already looking forward to the next book in the series, although I know it’ll probably be even more heart wrenching.
Thank you to the author, Kylo, for letting my ARC read Eden! Definitely one of my favourite reads of this year so far! 🌲
A new species of fungus has taken over the planet, infecting mammals who consume it and transforming them into bloodthirsty, angry predators. We follow our main character Jax 6 years after the outbreak, and what he does to survive. The infected animals are one worry, but it really goes to show how evil people can become when humanity is destroyed.
I found myself holding my breath from the very first page and felt like I didn’t come up for air until I finished. From the very first chapter, we get action and heartbreak and I just knew instantly this story was going to break me. The descriptions of what the animals had transformed into were absolutely terrifying! You could visualise exactly how they were described, and let me just say I would NOT like to be face to face with one of them 🫣 I wouldn’t survive for a minute!
I loved the lil found evidence pieces we got throughout too, they really added to the story and I loved learning more about the fungus.
I’m already looking forward to the next book in the series, although I know it’ll probably be even more heart wrenching.
Thank you to the author, Kylo, for letting my ARC read Eden! Definitely one of my favourite reads of this year so far! 🌲
June 17, 2026
★★★★☆ - 4 stars
Thank you my dear friend Kylo for this ARC. It was incredible to see your work come to life, and what an amazing book you have here.
This was atmospheric, loved the post-apocalyptic vibes, heartbreaking and a bit gross too. Dystopian horror doesn’t always work for me but I loved this one.
The world building was really interesting and I loved the different media used for us to understand what had happened in this world.
The book is full of action, which I love, but some parts are just gut wrenching, it broke my heart to read some scenes but that’s what makes this book so good too.
The characters are amazing, I loved Jax and to follow him along the book. Everything was so raw, you could almost feel his own emotions. Loved Layla too, she’s such a fierce woman.
Loved the writing! It’s easy to follow but it has a poetic touch that makes it so beautiful and immersive. Each chapter just makes you want more and more. The descriptions are soooo good too.
Now, let’s talk about the ending. What was that? How am I supposed to recover from it? Am I supposed to just live my life normally now??? Seriously, I wish I could include stickers for my reactions here.
Thank you my dear friend Kylo for this ARC. It was incredible to see your work come to life, and what an amazing book you have here.
This was atmospheric, loved the post-apocalyptic vibes, heartbreaking and a bit gross too. Dystopian horror doesn’t always work for me but I loved this one.
The world building was really interesting and I loved the different media used for us to understand what had happened in this world.
The book is full of action, which I love, but some parts are just gut wrenching, it broke my heart to read some scenes but that’s what makes this book so good too.
The characters are amazing, I loved Jax and to follow him along the book. Everything was so raw, you could almost feel his own emotions. Loved Layla too, she’s such a fierce woman.
Loved the writing! It’s easy to follow but it has a poetic touch that makes it so beautiful and immersive. Each chapter just makes you want more and more. The descriptions are soooo good too.
Now, let’s talk about the ending. What was that? How am I supposed to recover from it? Am I supposed to just live my life normally now??? Seriously, I wish I could include stickers for my reactions here.
July 11, 2026
3.75⭐️. This is the first review I’ve written. I picked up reading over the last 2 years.
I thought this book was super solid. I really liked Jax and Lylah Dynamic. The mushroom animals were very cool and well written. Ending was great. And I’m excited to read the next books!
The only thing that bothered me was Jax becoming unconscious / knocked out. I think it happened like 6 times. After the 3rd time I was almost laughing after every time it happened again. It was way too much for a under 300 page book.
I thought this book was super solid. I really liked Jax and Lylah Dynamic. The mushroom animals were very cool and well written. Ending was great. And I’m excited to read the next books!
The only thing that bothered me was Jax becoming unconscious / knocked out. I think it happened like 6 times. After the 3rd time I was almost laughing after every time it happened again. It was way too much for a under 300 page book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 21, 2026
What a debut!
Kylo is evil. Amazing but evil.
This book was unreal it had me hooked. It’s gut punch after gut punch 😩
The imagery he adds throughout this story is immense, he paints the perfect picture of how brutal this apocalyptic world is
The pacing is literally perfect and has every piece of character building to match??!
Also I wasn’t ready for the last 10%
Soooooooo when’s the next book coming sir 👀
Kylo is evil. Amazing but evil.
This book was unreal it had me hooked. It’s gut punch after gut punch 😩
The imagery he adds throughout this story is immense, he paints the perfect picture of how brutal this apocalyptic world is
The pacing is literally perfect and has every piece of character building to match??!
Also I wasn’t ready for the last 10%
Soooooooo when’s the next book coming sir 👀
July 7, 2026
Bro - this genre is not for me. I lost way too much sleep.
But I guess that tells the psychos who enjoy these books what they need to know - it’s descriptive enough that you can picture it ALL 🤣😫
PS Kylo you had no right to end it on that kind of cliffhanger. 🫠 now I have to come back for book 2 and endure even more cinematic horror!!! Looool.
Things I loved about this story;
1) Excellent writing
2) so descriptive the author made it really easy to picture the setting
3) fast paced - shit went south from page 1 - no messing about.
Things I’d love to see more of in book 2:
1) no cliffhangers
2) no more deaths
There is my review for Eden 💗
But I guess that tells the psychos who enjoy these books what they need to know - it’s descriptive enough that you can picture it ALL 🤣😫
PS Kylo you had no right to end it on that kind of cliffhanger. 🫠 now I have to come back for book 2 and endure even more cinematic horror!!! Looool.
Things I loved about this story;
1) Excellent writing
2) so descriptive the author made it really easy to picture the setting
3) fast paced - shit went south from page 1 - no messing about.
Things I’d love to see more of in book 2:
1) no cliffhangers
2) no more deaths
There is my review for Eden 💗
June 11, 2026
give me 3 business days to write my review. this whole book consumed me and my plans today.
July 4, 2026
Wow!! I can't wait for the next one...what an ending!!!!!!!
July 23, 2026
I am simply blown away!
The writing was fantastic!! The descriptions so visceral it played in my head like a movie. A very disturbing movie!!
The gore and body horror was described so well you can easily imagine what a horror show the world had become.
Our MCs grief was intense and I cried so many times for him. It was heartbreaking, not only how he is still mourning the love of his life but also the world and his friends.
This world is so brutal and there is of course more obstacles than just the mushroom born virus infecting the planet.
The Ashguard might be the biggest threat actually, rather than protecting civilians like they were supposed to, they are now just out for themselves and I desperately need to see them taken down 😮💨 book 2 is going to be insane and I cannot wait!!
The writing was fantastic!! The descriptions so visceral it played in my head like a movie. A very disturbing movie!!
The gore and body horror was described so well you can easily imagine what a horror show the world had become.
Our MCs grief was intense and I cried so many times for him. It was heartbreaking, not only how he is still mourning the love of his life but also the world and his friends.
This world is so brutal and there is of course more obstacles than just the mushroom born virus infecting the planet.
The Ashguard might be the biggest threat actually, rather than protecting civilians like they were supposed to, they are now just out for themselves and I desperately need to see them taken down 😮💨 book 2 is going to be insane and I cannot wait!!
August 6, 2026
This is a dystopian novel. Heartbreaking and intense. The writing flows and you'll fly through it.
Reminded me of "The last of us". Have you seen/played that one?
I like bleak dystopian stories and I loved this one too (including the ending which was fucked up, but I think it worked perfectly with the story).
The one thing I'm going to say something about is how Jax and Layla's relationship starts. That was unrealistic and I felt like her attitude towards him was far fetched. I knew Kylo was trying to show us where this is going. He wanted them together.
And in a world where everything crumbles around you, you're bound to get attached to people.
But... Jax is saved by Layla and her mother. They bring him to their current hiding spot and patch him up.
Then... after only 3 days she puts her head on his shoulder and acts towards him in a way that simply didn't make any sense. Like she was clinging with affection and feelings to a men she didn't even know.
And then the worst part was when he announced he has to save his daughter and Layla decides to go with him, leaving her mother behind to wait. And when he refuses, she throws a little tantrum and storms out like a wronged lover. Why? Why would she be so adamant about helping a stranger, about going back to the place she barely escaped from, and leaving her sick mother behind?
Then the old lady delivers a monologue to Jax, and suddenly he understands why Layla acted like that. Why she so desperately wanted to help.
??? 😅
That was completely unrealistic.
But I still enjoyed this book and devoured it fast. And I will read the second one when it gets published.
Kylo does one thing very well: his descriptions are on point. I could see the battles, I could smell the burning corpse, hear the crunching of bones and meat.
Reminded me of "The last of us". Have you seen/played that one?
I like bleak dystopian stories and I loved this one too (including the ending which was fucked up, but I think it worked perfectly with the story).
The one thing I'm going to say something about is how Jax and Layla's relationship starts. That was unrealistic and I felt like her attitude towards him was far fetched. I knew Kylo was trying to show us where this is going. He wanted them together.
And in a world where everything crumbles around you, you're bound to get attached to people.
But... Jax is saved by Layla and her mother. They bring him to their current hiding spot and patch him up.
Then... after only 3 days she puts her head on his shoulder and acts towards him in a way that simply didn't make any sense. Like she was clinging with affection and feelings to a men she didn't even know.
And then the worst part was when he announced he has to save his daughter and Layla decides to go with him, leaving her mother behind to wait. And when he refuses, she throws a little tantrum and storms out like a wronged lover. Why? Why would she be so adamant about helping a stranger, about going back to the place she barely escaped from, and leaving her sick mother behind?
Then the old lady delivers a monologue to Jax, and suddenly he understands why Layla acted like that. Why she so desperately wanted to help.
??? 😅
That was completely unrealistic.
But I still enjoyed this book and devoured it fast. And I will read the second one when it gets published.
Kylo does one thing very well: his descriptions are on point. I could see the battles, I could smell the burning corpse, hear the crunching of bones and meat.
July 29, 2026
When a debut novel absolutely fkin ROCKS me to my core! I had the best worst time of my life reading this 😂
If I could have devoured Eden in one sitting, I 100% would have because I was SO locked in from the very first page. Emotional damage from the very first chapter, and uh, I'm just popping a note here to say that it does NOT get any better 👀 I've been slowly rocking in the corner of my room for several hours now because I refuse to accept what happens in this book 😶
Eden takes us on a journey of survival, despite the odd stacked against you, and a rollercoaster of emotions- the perils and grief of surviving in a world that has taken more than you can give and could chew you up and spit you out at any given moment. The prose made me feel like I was right there alongside Jaxon, feeling equally as stoic, frightened, pissed off, slightly manic and insane with him, as well as nauseated by the foul beasts. Seriously, Kylo did not lack in the description department 🥴😂
I was on edge for the entire book, caught myself holding my breath more than once as I was nervous af to find out what would happen next. My heart was pumping. The twists made me curse aloud.
But amongst the chaos, there were scenes that warmed my heart, little moments of hope and love that gave a quiet strength to see this through to the end. And what an ending it was, I need book 2 asaaaap 🫣😱
If I could have devoured Eden in one sitting, I 100% would have because I was SO locked in from the very first page. Emotional damage from the very first chapter, and uh, I'm just popping a note here to say that it does NOT get any better 👀 I've been slowly rocking in the corner of my room for several hours now because I refuse to accept what happens in this book 😶
Eden takes us on a journey of survival, despite the odd stacked against you, and a rollercoaster of emotions- the perils and grief of surviving in a world that has taken more than you can give and could chew you up and spit you out at any given moment. The prose made me feel like I was right there alongside Jaxon, feeling equally as stoic, frightened, pissed off, slightly manic and insane with him, as well as nauseated by the foul beasts. Seriously, Kylo did not lack in the description department 🥴😂
I was on edge for the entire book, caught myself holding my breath more than once as I was nervous af to find out what would happen next. My heart was pumping. The twists made me curse aloud.
But amongst the chaos, there were scenes that warmed my heart, little moments of hope and love that gave a quiet strength to see this through to the end. And what an ending it was, I need book 2 asaaaap 🫣😱
July 3, 2026
THIS BOOK!! For a debut novel this was so well written I felt like I was watching a film. Kylo has been able to describe things so well I felt like I was part of the story. I’m newer to the horror genre but this definitely had the wow factor for me that I look for! 28 days meets The Last of Us vibes. Quite chilling if you think about what could happen if this was real life. I’m already looking forward to the next book!
July 29, 2026
I’ve been looking for a good ol end of the world survival novel, and Kylo Kirby scratched that itch! I’m excited to see what comes next in this dark dystopian world!
July 17, 2026
Desperation, adrenaline, and depression
Post-apocalyptic horrors punctuated with tender moments. The action sequences are gripping, though I did have a difficult time engaging with the characters. Kylo definitely brought it home in the last few chapters - 3.5/5
Post-apocalyptic horrors punctuated with tender moments. The action sequences are gripping, though I did have a difficult time engaging with the characters. Kylo definitely brought it home in the last few chapters - 3.5/5
Review of advance copy received from Author
Dystopian is making a come back baby! And I am here for it! 🙌
Huge thank you to Kylo Kirby for the ARC of their debut novel, 𝗘𝗱𝗲𝗻! 🍄🟫
In a word, phenomenal! This is a cinematic post-apocalyptic dystopian that proves monsters aren’t always the greatest threat at the end of the world.
Six years after a fungal outbreak devastates the planet, humanity clings to survival in scattered settlements while infected animals roam the wilderness as rage-fueled killing machines. When Jaxon Green’s daughter is taken by a ruthless government faction known as The Ashguard, he embarks on a brutal journey to bring her home.
It's the best parts of eco-horror, post-apocalyptic dystopian fiction, and survival horror. There is action and grotesqueries, yes, but there is also a lot of heart here. Beneath the grit, gore, and constant danger is a powerful story about love, resilience, and refusing to surrender even when the world has already ended.
Kirby’s prose is stunning and the world-building is impressive from The Ashguard to the creatures themselves and the character relationships. It's atmospheric and vivid leaving it both beautiful and terrifying. The story launches at full speed from the opening pages and never lets up, balancing tension with emotional weight in a way I did not expect for a debut. 👏👏👏
The fungal apocalypse gives The Last of Us vibes, but Eden carves out its own identity. It felt like the survival horror of The Walking Dead met with the relentless and emotional impact of Survival Song. One of my absolute favorites things in a book is mixed media and when I came across it in here I was stoked! Some of the accounts take us back in time a bit so it really gives you a chance to immerse yourself.
I am dumbfounded this is a debut. It's remarkably well written. The ending gave me chills and left me desperately needing book 2.
If you love post-apocalyptic dystopian horror, fungal nightmares, found family, and stories that remind us why humanity keeps fighting when everything seems lost, Eden absolutely deserves a place on your radar!
Huge thank you to Kylo Kirby for the ARC of their debut novel, 𝗘𝗱𝗲𝗻! 🍄🟫
In a word, phenomenal! This is a cinematic post-apocalyptic dystopian that proves monsters aren’t always the greatest threat at the end of the world.
Six years after a fungal outbreak devastates the planet, humanity clings to survival in scattered settlements while infected animals roam the wilderness as rage-fueled killing machines. When Jaxon Green’s daughter is taken by a ruthless government faction known as The Ashguard, he embarks on a brutal journey to bring her home.
It's the best parts of eco-horror, post-apocalyptic dystopian fiction, and survival horror. There is action and grotesqueries, yes, but there is also a lot of heart here. Beneath the grit, gore, and constant danger is a powerful story about love, resilience, and refusing to surrender even when the world has already ended.
Kirby’s prose is stunning and the world-building is impressive from The Ashguard to the creatures themselves and the character relationships. It's atmospheric and vivid leaving it both beautiful and terrifying. The story launches at full speed from the opening pages and never lets up, balancing tension with emotional weight in a way I did not expect for a debut. 👏👏👏
The fungal apocalypse gives The Last of Us vibes, but Eden carves out its own identity. It felt like the survival horror of The Walking Dead met with the relentless and emotional impact of Survival Song. One of my absolute favorites things in a book is mixed media and when I came across it in here I was stoked! Some of the accounts take us back in time a bit so it really gives you a chance to immerse yourself.
I am dumbfounded this is a debut. It's remarkably well written. The ending gave me chills and left me desperately needing book 2.
If you love post-apocalyptic dystopian horror, fungal nightmares, found family, and stories that remind us why humanity keeps fighting when everything seems lost, Eden absolutely deserves a place on your radar!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I have been eager to read this book since the author 1st announced what it was going to be about and he did NOT disappoint! Thank you so much Kylo for the opportunity to read your debut and share my thoughts!
In this post apocalyptic world, the downfall of society began from a new type of fungi known as the Shadowcaps. When consumed by certain mammals, it turns them into these terrifying zombie like monsters that have a high drive to kill and devour anything and everyone.
Jax, along with his daughter Daisy, are trying to survive this new world. They have lost so much due to these blood hungry abominations but also from other humans know as the Ashguard. The Ashguard were meant to protect but they seemed to have lost all sense of their humanity as well.
Once the Ashguard strike, Jax must make the long, dangerous journey to save his daughter from true evil unleashed.
Not only is this book filled with gnarly eco/body horror but filled with so much emotion, especially grief. The characters are trying to find a way through the madness happening not only around them but inside of themselves too. The story moves quickly and I really enjoyed the variety of animals that appear and how descriptive the author is! It was hard to stomach how grotesque the infected creatures changed due to the fungi and made it even more terrifying!
I also enjoyed how we were given different forms (bread crumbs) of information about the fungi throughout the story. Towards the end, I think it made a great impact on the final revelation and left me in awe when I finally understand the big WHY!
Overall, this book is such a strong debut! Its fast paced, gory, bloody, and absolutely heartbreaking! I couldnt believe the ending! That couldnt be the end! I refused to believe it happened 😅 This was book 1 of the Destruction of Eden and I can't wait to see it continued! It's set to be released June 26 (TOMORROW) so definitely check it out!
In this post apocalyptic world, the downfall of society began from a new type of fungi known as the Shadowcaps. When consumed by certain mammals, it turns them into these terrifying zombie like monsters that have a high drive to kill and devour anything and everyone.
Jax, along with his daughter Daisy, are trying to survive this new world. They have lost so much due to these blood hungry abominations but also from other humans know as the Ashguard. The Ashguard were meant to protect but they seemed to have lost all sense of their humanity as well.
Once the Ashguard strike, Jax must make the long, dangerous journey to save his daughter from true evil unleashed.
Not only is this book filled with gnarly eco/body horror but filled with so much emotion, especially grief. The characters are trying to find a way through the madness happening not only around them but inside of themselves too. The story moves quickly and I really enjoyed the variety of animals that appear and how descriptive the author is! It was hard to stomach how grotesque the infected creatures changed due to the fungi and made it even more terrifying!
I also enjoyed how we were given different forms (bread crumbs) of information about the fungi throughout the story. Towards the end, I think it made a great impact on the final revelation and left me in awe when I finally understand the big WHY!
Overall, this book is such a strong debut! Its fast paced, gory, bloody, and absolutely heartbreaking! I couldnt believe the ending! That couldnt be the end! I refused to believe it happened 😅 This was book 1 of the Destruction of Eden and I can't wait to see it continued! It's set to be released June 26 (TOMORROW) so definitely check it out!
Review of advance copy received from Author
"The outbreak never changed humanity. It just gave it permission to do whatever the hell it wanted."
"If my heart was a canvas, it would bleed her name in colour. She’s the memory of a dream that refuses to fade. Loving her was never a choice, but something written into my existence before I ever understood what love was."
honestly, one of the most insane debuts I've read to date. Kylo has a way of actually placing you on the page, smack dab inside the story...feeling what the characters are feeling, seeing what they're seeing. He has created this extremely lush and harsh landscape where even the strong struggle to survive. Our characters literally fight tooth and nail to come out on top, but will it be enough?
《 How would you survive the end of the world? What side would you be on? What would you do to protect those you love? 》
Those are the questions that I was constantly thinking about. You think you know they answers but how you actually handle this situation isn't a answer you know until it happens.
The loss, the hopefulness, the rage. Grotesque animals, death, betrayal. But also love, the light, the softness. Shy new connections, belly laughs, a good meal after being hungry.
Anyways, I absolutely adored this book. I cried to absolutely no ones surprise and its immediately going on my 'emotional devastation' list I have.
Horror is a new genre to me, but the dystopian twist? That was like stepping into a well worn pair of shoes. This story gives you all the aspects you love of horror and dystopian and somehow makes it new. Im obsessed with these characters and can not wait to see how this story unfolds in the next book!!
Thank you endlessly Kylo for letting me be a part of your journey and reading an early copy!! 🫶🏻
"If my heart was a canvas, it would bleed her name in colour. She’s the memory of a dream that refuses to fade. Loving her was never a choice, but something written into my existence before I ever understood what love was."
honestly, one of the most insane debuts I've read to date. Kylo has a way of actually placing you on the page, smack dab inside the story...feeling what the characters are feeling, seeing what they're seeing. He has created this extremely lush and harsh landscape where even the strong struggle to survive. Our characters literally fight tooth and nail to come out on top, but will it be enough?
《 How would you survive the end of the world? What side would you be on? What would you do to protect those you love? 》
Those are the questions that I was constantly thinking about. You think you know they answers but how you actually handle this situation isn't a answer you know until it happens.
The loss, the hopefulness, the rage. Grotesque animals, death, betrayal. But also love, the light, the softness. Shy new connections, belly laughs, a good meal after being hungry.
Anyways, I absolutely adored this book. I cried to absolutely no ones surprise and its immediately going on my 'emotional devastation' list I have.
Horror is a new genre to me, but the dystopian twist? That was like stepping into a well worn pair of shoes. This story gives you all the aspects you love of horror and dystopian and somehow makes it new. Im obsessed with these characters and can not wait to see how this story unfolds in the next book!!
Thank you endlessly Kylo for letting me be a part of your journey and reading an early copy!! 🫶🏻
Review of advance copy received from Author
“𝙒𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚, 𝙅𝙖𝙭. 𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙡𝙚𝙛𝙩.”
── ⋆⋅𖤓⋅⋆ ──
First of all, I want to say what an honour it was to be chosen as part of the ARC team for this book, and, more importantly, how incredibly proud I am of Kylo.
Being able to follow his journey and watch this book come to life and reach readers has been such an amazing experience. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my friends chase their dreams, work hard for them, and achieve them. And honestly, I truly believe this is only the beginning of incredible things to come.
“𝙄𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩.” 𝘼 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙚. “𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙄’𝙢 𝙨𝙤 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙄 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪.”
I should also warn you that this book absolutely destroyed me right from the beginning, and that’s when I knew I was going to love it. There were so many moments that brought tears to my eyes because of these characters.
I loved how fluid and immersive the writing was, and I adored the beautiful descriptions woven throughout every chapter. It’s impossible to remain indifferent while reading this story.
As someone who loves post-apocalyptic worlds, and especially The Walking Dead , this book transported me back to those early TWD seasons and that strange sense of comfort they brought. I absolutely loved every second of it.
Before you even realize it, you’ve flown through countless chapters and somehow become part of that world yourself. Those last chapters???
And that ending? How am I supposed to recover from that? I need the sequel right now!
“𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮. 𝙄𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙜𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙.”
── ⋆⋅𖤓⋅⋆ ──
First of all, I want to say what an honour it was to be chosen as part of the ARC team for this book, and, more importantly, how incredibly proud I am of Kylo.
Being able to follow his journey and watch this book come to life and reach readers has been such an amazing experience. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my friends chase their dreams, work hard for them, and achieve them. And honestly, I truly believe this is only the beginning of incredible things to come.
“𝙄𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩.” 𝘼 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙚. “𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙄’𝙢 𝙨𝙤 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙄 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪.”
I should also warn you that this book absolutely destroyed me right from the beginning, and that’s when I knew I was going to love it. There were so many moments that brought tears to my eyes because of these characters.
I loved how fluid and immersive the writing was, and I adored the beautiful descriptions woven throughout every chapter. It’s impossible to remain indifferent while reading this story.
As someone who loves post-apocalyptic worlds, and especially The Walking Dead , this book transported me back to those early TWD seasons and that strange sense of comfort they brought. I absolutely loved every second of it.
Before you even realize it, you’ve flown through countless chapters and somehow become part of that world yourself. Those last chapters???
And that ending? How am I supposed to recover from that? I need the sequel right now!
“𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮. 𝙄𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙜𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙.”
June 27, 2026
Set in a world where a parasitic mushroom outbreak has transformed animals into bloodthirsty predators, Eden is dark, brutal, atmospheric, and occasionally downright disgusting. 😳 It’s the kind of story that balances beauty and horror remarkably well, delivering both breathtaking imagery and moments that made my skin crawl. 🫣
🍄🟫 What did I love the most?
I expected a gritty survival story, but I didn’t expect prose this beautiful. Even in the bleakest moments, Kirby’s descriptions brought the world vividly to life. 🖤 One moment you’re admiring sunlight “glazing every surface in a sea of molten gold,” and the next you’re encountering infected animals so vividly described that you can practically feel them lurking just outside the page. 😰
🍄🟫What to expect:
🍄 Parasitic mushroom apocalypse
🩸 Infected animals and body horror elements
🌎 Eco-horror themes
⚠️ High-stakes survival
📖 Scientific reports and multimedia inserts
❤️ Strong character relationships
😱 Tense, edge-of-your-seat action
🍄🟫 Pacing:
Fast-paced from beginning to end. ⚡️ There’s plenty of action and tension throughout, but the quieter character moments are what give the story its emotional weight. The multimedia elements, including scientific papers and video transcripts, were woven in well and added fascinating insight into how the world reached this point.
🍄🟫 Do I recommend this book?
Absolutely. The combination of compelling characters, immersive worldbuilding, unsettling horror, and emotional stakes kept me hooked from start to finish. 🙂↕️
And that ending? I’m still thinking about it and already impatiently waiting for book two. 😅
🍄🟫 What did I love the most?
I expected a gritty survival story, but I didn’t expect prose this beautiful. Even in the bleakest moments, Kirby’s descriptions brought the world vividly to life. 🖤 One moment you’re admiring sunlight “glazing every surface in a sea of molten gold,” and the next you’re encountering infected animals so vividly described that you can practically feel them lurking just outside the page. 😰
🍄🟫What to expect:
🍄 Parasitic mushroom apocalypse
🩸 Infected animals and body horror elements
🌎 Eco-horror themes
⚠️ High-stakes survival
📖 Scientific reports and multimedia inserts
❤️ Strong character relationships
😱 Tense, edge-of-your-seat action
🍄🟫 Pacing:
Fast-paced from beginning to end. ⚡️ There’s plenty of action and tension throughout, but the quieter character moments are what give the story its emotional weight. The multimedia elements, including scientific papers and video transcripts, were woven in well and added fascinating insight into how the world reached this point.
🍄🟫 Do I recommend this book?
Absolutely. The combination of compelling characters, immersive worldbuilding, unsettling horror, and emotional stakes kept me hooked from start to finish. 🙂↕️
And that ending? I’m still thinking about it and already impatiently waiting for book two. 😅
Review of advance copy received from Author
I AM UNWELL!
I’ve never read a more immersive dystopian horror in my life. First of all, Kylo’s prose are incredible from the very first page of Eden. His magnetic writing style pulls you in, and keeps you wanting more. Despite the bleak undertones of the world, his lush descriptions will have you finding small traces of beauty throughout the story. As someone that doesn’t tend to like excessive gore, I found Kylo’s descriptions the perfect amount for us to understand the severity of what Jaxson, Lylah, and the other characters were facing.
One thing that surprised me was the beautifully romantic moments woven throughout. Here is just one example:
"If my heart was a canvas, it would bleed her name in colour. She’s the memory of a dream that refuses to fade. Loving her was never a choice, but something written into my existence before I ever understood what love was."
Kylo has the incredible talent of writing characters that feel real, and the situations that they go through will have you wailing at the top of your lungs as you beg for a different outcome.
It is a masterpiece riddled in tears.
I can’t wait until the next installment, because the ending is DIABOLICAL.
Sidenote: For my “The 5th Wave” girlies, you will LOVE this darker toned and adult version (but instead of elements, it’s shrooms that cause the wildlife to become savage).
Exceptional work!
Incredible debut.
I’ve never read a more immersive dystopian horror in my life. First of all, Kylo’s prose are incredible from the very first page of Eden. His magnetic writing style pulls you in, and keeps you wanting more. Despite the bleak undertones of the world, his lush descriptions will have you finding small traces of beauty throughout the story. As someone that doesn’t tend to like excessive gore, I found Kylo’s descriptions the perfect amount for us to understand the severity of what Jaxson, Lylah, and the other characters were facing.
One thing that surprised me was the beautifully romantic moments woven throughout. Here is just one example:
"If my heart was a canvas, it would bleed her name in colour. She’s the memory of a dream that refuses to fade. Loving her was never a choice, but something written into my existence before I ever understood what love was."
Kylo has the incredible talent of writing characters that feel real, and the situations that they go through will have you wailing at the top of your lungs as you beg for a different outcome.
It is a masterpiece riddled in tears.
I can’t wait until the next installment, because the ending is DIABOLICAL.
Sidenote: For my “The 5th Wave” girlies, you will LOVE this darker toned and adult version (but instead of elements, it’s shrooms that cause the wildlife to become savage).
Exceptional work!
Incredible debut.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Review of advance copy received from Author
A massive thank you to Kylo for sending me an ARC of his debut, I’ve followed his journey as an author and the amount of dedication and care that he has put into Eden has been stellar.
I have to preface this with the fact I do not normally gravitate towards horror; however we must always try new things, and I am so glad that I did. Kylo is a visual storyteller by trade, and this is evident in the rich descriptions, especially of the creatures in this story. To be able to articulately describe something in a visual manner for your reader to have an accurate image in their head is a true talent.
If you are wanting a slow ease into the terror, you are definitely not getting it with this book with the opening chapter setting the tone for the rest of the story. Kylo pulls no punches with the suspense, however at the same time, it isn’t overkill. He maintains the tension throughout the story, especially with the glimmers of hope that he manages to snatch away with plot twists or exceptional development.
All in all, this is a solid debut, and I can’t wait to see how others react to Eden when it goes live on June 26th. Thank you again brother for the gift of this copy (and those Easter eggs you threw in there).
A massive thank you to Kylo for sending me an ARC of his debut, I’ve followed his journey as an author and the amount of dedication and care that he has put into Eden has been stellar.
I have to preface this with the fact I do not normally gravitate towards horror; however we must always try new things, and I am so glad that I did. Kylo is a visual storyteller by trade, and this is evident in the rich descriptions, especially of the creatures in this story. To be able to articulately describe something in a visual manner for your reader to have an accurate image in their head is a true talent.
If you are wanting a slow ease into the terror, you are definitely not getting it with this book with the opening chapter setting the tone for the rest of the story. Kylo pulls no punches with the suspense, however at the same time, it isn’t overkill. He maintains the tension throughout the story, especially with the glimmers of hope that he manages to snatch away with plot twists or exceptional development.
All in all, this is a solid debut, and I can’t wait to see how others react to Eden when it goes live on June 26th. Thank you again brother for the gift of this copy (and those Easter eggs you threw in there).
Review of advance copy received from Author
As someone who usually gravitates toward fantasy rather than dystopian or horror novels, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this story completely hooked me from start to finish.
The atmosphere is incredibly intense and heavy throughout. Society as we know it has collapsed after a dangerous new fungus takes control of non-human mammals, stripping them of fear and replacing it with uncontrollable rage and violence toward humans. And the humans? Well, the good ones are doing their best to survive and build communities from what little remains, while the bad ones prey on them. Human nature at its finest.
One quote that really hit me in the feels was:
“We’re good people, Jax. Some of the only ones left.” Her voice curls around me, like she’s healing every one of my wounds that never stop bleeding. “It’s always the good ones that hurt first.” She sits up, cradling my head in her warm hold. “When you pick a flower, which ones do you reach for first?”
I felt tense and on edge the entire time, constantly hoping the characters would achieve their goals and make it through everything thrown at them.
I’m so excited for this book to be out in the world and for more people to experience it.
The atmosphere is incredibly intense and heavy throughout. Society as we know it has collapsed after a dangerous new fungus takes control of non-human mammals, stripping them of fear and replacing it with uncontrollable rage and violence toward humans. And the humans? Well, the good ones are doing their best to survive and build communities from what little remains, while the bad ones prey on them. Human nature at its finest.
One quote that really hit me in the feels was:
“We’re good people, Jax. Some of the only ones left.” Her voice curls around me, like she’s healing every one of my wounds that never stop bleeding. “It’s always the good ones that hurt first.” She sits up, cradling my head in her warm hold. “When you pick a flower, which ones do you reach for first?”
I felt tense and on edge the entire time, constantly hoping the characters would achieve their goals and make it through everything thrown at them.
I’m so excited for this book to be out in the world and for more people to experience it.
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