A review by madisbookshelf
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Although I feel like TikTok overhyped the gore in this book, I can say without a doubt that I absolutely loved this book. 
In "Tender is the Flesh" by Agustina Bazterrica, we follow our main character, Marcos, through his descent into madness while living and participating in a society that consumes humans instead of animals. The beautifully written text intensifies the overall suspense and truly helps the reader visualize every little detail, especially the often disturbing scenes that will leave you shaken hours after reading. I thoroughly enjoyed following the story of Marcos and found his internal conflicts fascinating and at some points relatable. The plot twist at the end of the story was completely unexpected and was honestly my favorite part of the story, aside from the overarching theme of societal pressures and how that can affect someone over time. 
Overall, "Tender is the Flesh" was an amazing first read for me this year and I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves psychological thrillers. I cannot wait to read what Agustina has in store for us next :)
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