A review by broughtbybrokenminds
Where the Worm Never Dies by Quinn Hernandez

dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

 I always love a good horror poetry collection, so this book immediately sparked my interest.  There was a good spread of variety to this book from lyrical reflections on the horrors humans commit, to disturbing scenarios with striking imagery, odes to legendary film directors and pieces punctuated with a dark humor twist.  Most of the works here utilize narrative poetry to tell quick self-contained stories.  Like most collections, some of the tales will have a stronger impact on the reader than others.  I particularly enjoyed “Not Just Anybody” about a family of sin-eaters, “The Power of Grief” where a man captures death only to have his son free him, and “Full Moon Limericks” which contains 8 short odes to the films of the iconic production company.  This was a fast read that would be perfect for anyone looking for some bite-sized indie horror that celebrates the genre.  This book put the author and publisher on my radar, so I’ll be looking forward to seeing what’s next for them! 

Thank you Swann + Bedlam for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own. 
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