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lovelylilelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Hate crime, Incest, Child abuse, Blood, Body horror, Physical abuse, Child death, Excrement, Outing, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Deadnaming, Eating disorder, Kidnapping, Body shaming, Abortion, Death, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Gore, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Self harm, Dysphoria, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Violence, Drug abuse, Suicide, Death of parent, Cursing, Confinement, and Fatphobia
iheartm4m's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Death, Excrement, Violence, Addiction, Alcohol, Body horror, Drug abuse, Dysphoria, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Self harm, Gore, Sexual harassment, Torture, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Transphobia
lifeinpoetry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Child abuse, Transphobia, Body horror, Sexual violence, Self harm, Rape, Gore, Violence, Eating disorder, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Fatphobia, Pedophilia, and Incest
Minor: Ableism and Deadnaming
owlribbon's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Pregnancy, Incest, Gore, Excrement, Dysphoria, Body horror, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Hate crime, Drug use, Child abuse, Vomit, Sexual violence, Fatphobia, Transphobia, and Violence
slinkmalink's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Overall it was interesting and I'm glad I read it even if it's very not like anything I usually read but it doesn't fill you with hope for the future of society
Graphic: Vomit, Violence, Sexual content, and Excrement
Moderate: Incest, Rape, Pedophilia, Self harm, and Transphobia
discarded_dust_jacket's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Self harm, Drug abuse, Drug use, Dysphoria, Eating disorder, Excrement, Fatphobia, Gore, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Murder, Pedophilia, Transphobia, Violence, Vomit, Sexual content, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Death of parent, Suicide, Ableism, and Deadnaming
ellisdex's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Transphobia, Excrement, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Gore, Death, Sexual assault, Rape, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Kidnapping, Body horror, Violence, Sexual content, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Sexual violence, and Classism
Moderate: Blood, Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Genocide, Stalking, Torture, Suicide, Dysphoria, Antisemitism, Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Abandonment, Alcohol, Infertility, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, and Grief
brandongordon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The story revolves around Frankie, a survivor of a transphobic terrorist attack, and her enigmatic and submissive lover, Vanya, who harbors a peculiar fascination with parasites. As their relationship unfolds, so does the web of secrets and conspiracies that threaten to tear them apart. What starts as a seemingly unconventional love story evolves into a chilling exploration of how misunderstandings, shame, and trauma can infiltrate queer relationships, even within a niche fetish community.
Alison Rumfitt, known for her debut novel "Tell Me I’m Worthless," once again proves herself as a powerful voice in transgressive queer horror. While her previous work held a cracked mirror to the rise of fascism and transphobia, "Brainwyrms" takes a different approach. It's filled with wit, humor, and a dose of absurdity, as the antagonists in the story resemble cartoon villains. However, beneath the surface, the novel tackles serious issues with a ferocity that is impossible to ignore.
What sets "Brainwyrms" apart is its ability to provoke visceral reactions. While "Tell Me I’m Worthless" was genuinely terrifying, this book delves into the realms of disgust and discomfort, challenging readers to confront their own limits. Rumfitt's prose is frenetic, daring you to put the book down and walk away, but at the same time, it keeps you hooked.
In conclusion, "Brainwyrms" is a shocking, grotesque, and downright filthy journey into the depths of love, pain, and identity. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but for those willing to venture into the darker corners of literature, Alison Rumfitt's latest offering is a daring and thought-provoking read that lingers in your mind long after you've turned the final page.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to NetGalley and Tor Nightfire for generously providing me with a digital ARC of "Brainwyrms" by Alison Rumfitt to read and review prior to the release date on 10/10/2023.
Graphic: Sexual violence, Transphobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Child abuse
beaverla's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Transphobia, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Body horror, Incest, Dysphoria, Drug use, Pedophilia, Hate crime, Gore, Excrement, Violence, Vomit, Domestic abuse, Death, Child death, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, and Murder
kentanapages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Child death, Hate crime, Incest, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Vomit, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Adult/minor relationship, Eating disorder, Excrement, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Chronic illness, and Pedophilia
Minor: Body shaming, Ableism, Deadnaming, Islamophobia, Xenophobia, Animal death, and Dysphoria
Weird, There’s not a content warning specific to “graphically depicted parasite fetish” :)