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A review by smalltowncreepy
Pocketknife Kitty by Shannon Riley
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The vibes of It Follows meets the sex and gorey body horror of Cabin Fever.
Revenge horror at its finest.
I read an ARC of Pocketknife Kitty while dealing with my own body horror issues. The immersive experience might have effected my view of it but there's no helping that.
The plot and scenes were simple but in its simplicity all you are left is the horror of Jamie's situation - organ prolapse, lesions, pus, blood, and more. The descriptions are wonderfully done and nauseating.
While I figured out what was happening and guessed the ending early on I was still pressed to keep turning each disgusting page until I saw it happen.
When it was over with, I was like Jamie - satisfied and changed.
Can't wait to read more by this author.
Revenge horror at its finest.
I read an ARC of Pocketknife Kitty while dealing with my own body horror issues. The immersive experience might have effected my view of it but there's no helping that.
The plot and scenes were simple but in its simplicity all you are left is the horror of Jamie's situation - organ prolapse, lesions, pus, blood, and more. The descriptions are wonderfully done and nauseating.
While I figured out what was happening and guessed the ending early on I was still pressed to keep turning each disgusting page until I saw it happen.
When it was over with, I was like Jamie - satisfied and changed.
Can't wait to read more by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Blood, Grief, Domestic abuse, and Sexual content