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th3aclark 's review for:
Monstrilio
by Gerardo Sámano Córdova
dark
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
The story begins when Magos takes a piece of her dead son Santiago's lung and feeds it until it turns into a monster. As Monstrilio grows, his family grapple with whether he can (or should) assimilate into human society. The final section is narrated by Monstrilio himself, who must choose between living his life as a human or as a monster. I liked the horror elements and the struggle between doing what's socially acceptable and acting purely on impulse. I also enjoyed the complex ride-or-die family dynamic. I wasn't crazy about the writing style and found the narrative structure a bit ineffective. There are four narrators, and I thought some of them lacked a distinct voice, which made their parts feel a bit flat. If you like weird books and the found family trope (and don't mind some gore), this could be for you.