Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Supernatural
Format: ARC, eBook
Did I mention I don’t like spiders?????
Alma Katsu took a totally different direction with this book. This took me a little bit of time to get into but once I did, Katsu had me or maybe the spiders did.
This book which was inspired by the Japanese yokai and the jorogumo spider demon. Yes, you read that correctly. This book also involves internment camps, relationships, WWII, mysterious illnesses, aggression, and the government. Ever see the movie, The Blob? Touch a weird substance and it begins to take over…This book begins with a journalist and her boss/lover off in the woods, when oops, touched it! Note to self – never touch what you can’t identify! Plus, if you see something, think twice as it might not be real…or is it?
I enjoy how her books all have a supernatural element and how she utilizes mythology/folklore in this book. There is tension, mystery, creepiness, and some horrific scenes. I found this book very easy to visualize and it played out in my mind like a movie. That says a lot about her descriptions and imagery.
3.5 stars
Thank you to PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, G.P. Putnam’s Sons and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.