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mrsclarkcatlady's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
wishbea's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Self harm, Animal death, Body horror, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Death and Racism
shereadstales's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.0
Thanks to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing, MTV Books for the digital galley.
There are themes of racism, gentrification, family, and friendship. Also, the main point of horror for me was the cockroaches. I HATE cockroaches. I usually live in or near wooded areas, so we get the giant wood ones that fly and sometimes just won’t die. Luckily both my babies are hunters and will take care of the few that get in the house sometimes. But here, they are everywhere. I made a joke at one point that involved racist cockroaches. They make my skin crawl, and that’s why I choose this book. To be really creeped out. Overall, it wasn’t among my favorite horror books, but it’s enjoyable in the vein of teen horror books from the 90s, but more modern.
imstephtacular's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Classism, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Murder, Torture, Gaslighting, Death, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, Antisemitism, Blood, and Confinement
dhatislandbookworm's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was fine, but I had a few gripes.
First off, the synopsis told like 80% of the plot AND part of the twist??? Why would the publisher do that?
I also wish this book went full out with discussing topics like gentrification and racism. Everytime there was a great metaphor, | thought we would get REALLY into it, but it never truly did. I especially wanted the book to address the MC's mom's negative sentiments towards the same borough she used to live in.
Infested was very atmospheric when it came to the horror elements, though. The descriptions were vivid as hell and the body horror was impeccably done!
In my opinion, the plot didn't live up to its full potential and I wish it packed more of a punch! But I do hope this author writes more body horror!