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A review by nithya_natalya
The Devourers by Indra Das
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is one of the most incredible books I've read in recent memory. I'd been in the mood for a queer monster vibe, and this was sheer perfection. Like any good monster story, this novel explores what it means to be human—specifically a human pushed to the margins, and existing in a space between worlds. Though oftentimes full of bloody guts and gore, the novel was also surprisingly tender. There were moments that as Alok wiped away their tears, I found myself doing the same. A really beautiful story of a monster stepping into their humanity, while a human steps into their queerness.
CONTENT WARNING, sexual assault and abuse
This book does contain rape. While it was hard to read, as a survivor myself, I found Cyrah's story resonating with me, not in a triggering way, but in a way that felt liberating. She is always depicted as a powerful, multi-dimensional human. It never felt as though the male characters were the ones "empowering" her. Her power was not something given or taken by men. She was driven by a power that already and always existed within herself.
CONTENT WARNING, sexual assault and abuse
This book does contain rape. While it was hard to read, as a survivor myself, I found Cyrah's story resonating with me, not in a triggering way, but in a way that felt liberating. She is always depicted as a powerful, multi-dimensional human. It never felt as though the male characters were the ones "empowering" her. Her power was not something given or taken by men. She was driven by a power that already and always existed within herself.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Gore, and Blood