A review by vintagebooksandmusic
Polyphemus by Zachary Ashford

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Oh man, what a freakin’ ride! I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again - I love horror, and I love music. Combine the two, and chances are I’m gonna dig it. Throw in some metal and a demon? Oh yeah, I’m probably gonna love it. 

This is a tragic story full of blood, sacrifice, and drug addiction, but softened (in a good way) by love, heartbreaking loss, and impossible decisions. 

Polyphemus was a hit for me. Absolutely loved the references to bands throughout the story, and I HIGHLY recommend you check out the Polyphemus playlist on Spotify if you’re a metal head. I do believe the playlist was curated by Ashford himself. Metal AF!