You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
A very unique and we'll written book! I kept wishing there was more: more history of the universe as well as more backstory for the main characters, but the plot moved along at a pretty good clip and it was really only after finishing the book in a daze that I wanted so much more. Squailia has a really concise writing style, but it never makes things feel clinical or heartless. Also, this book is full of queer characters!! I have found it hard to find fantasy novels with queer characters that aren't reduced to cheap stereotypes, and here he's managed to write non-binary and trans folks with so much heart, despite the gruesome universe they inhabit. If you're squeamish maybe reconsider this book (it's not called Viscera for nothing, after all) but besides that I would definitely consider picking this up!!
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
There is no hand-holding in this novel. The author throws you right into the story and the reader is challenged to hold on for the ride. There is a lot of gore in this book, but hey it's called Viscera so don't think you haven't been warned. Worth the read.
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Weird and exactly what I want
I wanna at some point get back to this novel but I wasn’t vibing at the current moment. It still interests me so I’ll probably try reading it again in a couple months.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Transphobia, Violence, Blood
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
a bit too gorey for my tastes, but definitely full of interesting concepts. I feel like a lot went unexplored, which may have been the point, but the story wasn’t fully satisfying to me. it was full of unique and twisted imagery that i did enjoy, as well as the transgender themes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore