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A review by speculativeshelves
Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fun and campy horror exploring themes of queer representation in media, corporate greed, and the use of AI in creative fields. This story is engaging, clever, and satisfying. I quite enjoyed the pacing and it was hard to put down. The Horror aspects were done well but are not Super Scary (particularly because the monsters intentionally feel quite trope-y) making this book a great choice for readers looking to dip their toes into the genre but not wanting anything too intense.
Misha, the protagonist, was great and I enjoyed the emphasis this story placed on both romantic and platonic love. His relationships with his boyfriend, Zeke, and his best friend, Tara, were at the heart of this story and it was lovely (though I would've liked a just few more scenes with both of them). I also really appreciated the aro/ace representation through Tara! She was fantastic and felt unique compared to a lot of other aro/ace side characters that I find can sometimes feel very one-note.
Misha, the protagonist, was great and I enjoyed the emphasis this story placed on both romantic and platonic love. His relationships with his boyfriend, Zeke, and his best friend, Tara, were at the heart of this story and it was lovely (though I would've liked a just few more scenes with both of them). I also really appreciated the aro/ace representation through Tara! She was fantastic and felt unique compared to a lot of other aro/ace side characters that I find can sometimes feel very one-note.