A review by izzyvb023
Beholder by Ryan La Sala

adventurous dark funny hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

As a huge fan of “The Honeys,” I was so excited to see that LaSala has another spooky psychedelic horror book out! The cover art was an incredible touch that immediately drew me in. I was not disappointed. 

For fans of “The Honey’s,” this one is less kaleidoscope-y, but still colored in rainbows. (if that even makes sense at all)?
Its still supernatural, just in a different way. “The Honey’s” was a kind of horror that I can only describe as ‘glittery.’ “Beholder” is more of an artsy occult vibe. (And i loved it)!

I would recommend this book to anyone interested in:
- mirrors / reflections / rainbows
- unconventional horror monsters
- queer YA stories
- secret art collector cults that do their business in tunnels deep below NYC

Don’t read if you aren’t a fan of
- eldritch beings
- spiders
- eldritch beings that are spiders