Okay, well, I'm not going to eat pork for a while.

Deeply disturbing, unsettling, and gory.

There was a lot that worked for this, and a lot that fell short. The premise, the setup, and the formatting were engaging. However, I'm not sure all the disturbing parts were worth the payoff. The abrupt ending made me question why I stomached the gross parts. It felt almost unfinished. While ending at that point certainly served for shock value, I think some resolution or description from Zoe's side might have been a better use of time. As a reader, I've been shocked for nearly 100 pages, what more do you want from me?

All that being said, I didn't quite hate the book. Agnes and Zoe felt somehow real with their limited development. Not sure I would recommend it to anyone, but also, if you're a person with a strong stomach, I think you might be interested in the ride.

2.5 stars, bumped up to 3.