A review by alienrosey
Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng: A Novel by Kylie Lee Baker

5.0

Thank you NetGalley and MIRA Books for providing the eARC in exchange for an honest review! 

Honestly, this has gotta be in my top 3 horror books I have read in my lifetime. The prose is insanely good, the feeling of dread and mystery is handled well and I found myself open mouthed in shock at many points. It is so wild to read a book half hidden under your covers in fear but man does this book make you want a blankie. 


Part ghost story, part serial killer mystery, also part psychological horror at times, this book is a masterpiece. I also want to praise the character work in this one, you feel very invested in the side character's lives, relationships with each other and their mysteries even if there is a LOT more going on in Cora's perspective. She does a wonderful job bringing these people to life in a way that feels so real. 

Haunting, powerful, gory and enthralling. Pick this book up immediately, I promise it is worth your time. 


TW: racism, hate crimes, body horror/gore, racial slurs, pandemic setting, vomit, animal cruelty/violence, mentions of child abuse


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