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A review by elliel_nook
The Flesh Inherent by Perry Meester
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Disclaimer: I requested and received this book from book sirens. My review is voluntary.
The Flesh Inherent by Perry Meester is a short queer horror novel that sent me on a journey of self acceptance. I wanted to read this book since reading some of an interview with the author, (GHOULGAB w/ Perry Meester, author of THE FLESH INHERENT). So when I found it on booksirens I nearly jumped out of my own skin with how fast I requested it. I was drawn in by the setting, the flawed characters, and the possibility of a romance. I did not expect to gain existential thoughts and a new appreciation for my own body.
The Flesh Inherent was a bloody, gorey, and sweet book. It was such a a fun read. I loved the characters. Jamie and Sidney are two deeply angry queers who desperately want to change. And I feel that through the book they do change, just not in the way they expected. And honestly I didn't expect it either. I did not expect to feel grateful and more confident in my own skin. This book made me feel so seen. The author managed to perfectly articulate something I struggle to put into words. It's strange to find catharsis in such a dark place but I did.
Overall The Flesh Inherent by Perry Meester is now one of my favorite queer horror books. It far surpassed any expectations I had for it. I'm so happy I got the chance to read it. The last few chapters really put things into perspective for me. This book has left me with a lot of existential thoughts. I read this book while having a flare up and it was so weird/strange to be grateful for and happy in my pain riddled body. I've rewritten this review a few times now. But, I genuinely cannot put into words how this book has affected me. Sometimes it's the shortest books that have the deepest impact. I hope that when you read The Flesh Inherent that you enjoy it as much as I did/do.
The Flesh Inherent by Perry Meester is a short queer horror novel that sent me on a journey of self acceptance. I wanted to read this book since reading some of an interview with the author, (GHOULGAB w/ Perry Meester, author of THE FLESH INHERENT). So when I found it on booksirens I nearly jumped out of my own skin with how fast I requested it. I was drawn in by the setting, the flawed characters, and the possibility of a romance. I did not expect to gain existential thoughts and a new appreciation for my own body.
The Flesh Inherent was a bloody, gorey, and sweet book. It was such a a fun read. I loved the characters. Jamie and Sidney are two deeply angry queers who desperately want to change. And I feel that through the book they do change, just not in the way they expected. And honestly I didn't expect it either. I did not expect to feel grateful and more confident in my own skin. This book made me feel so seen. The author managed to perfectly articulate something I struggle to put into words. It's strange to find catharsis in such a dark place but I did.
Overall The Flesh Inherent by Perry Meester is now one of my favorite queer horror books. It far surpassed any expectations I had for it. I'm so happy I got the chance to read it. The last few chapters really put things into perspective for me. This book has left me with a lot of existential thoughts. I read this book while having a flare up and it was so weird/strange to be grateful for and happy in my pain riddled body. I've rewritten this review a few times now. But, I genuinely cannot put into words how this book has affected me. Sometimes it's the shortest books that have the deepest impact. I hope that when you read The Flesh Inherent that you enjoy it as much as I did/do.