A review by dr_dr_olshakes
Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell

dark emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

That was some of the best, gooeyist, nastiest, gunky body horror I've read in a minute. Which, as a body horror enthusiast, was extremely fun to read. It was also somehow quite cozy? I loved being in Shesheshen's mind and adored her perspective. She was well and truly a monster.

The action was well written and the descriptions were vivid. I enjoyed the love story (though I am not a romance fan typically), but wasn't as sold on Homily as a character. It reads a bit like the author is trauma-informed and the dynamic of her and Shesheshen wasn't always natural. That said, the moment when Shesheshen realizes that

"she had fallen in love with Homily's pain

was quite touching. It also served to undermine the unfortunate pedestal that she was being put on. 

Overall, really loved it and highly recommend.