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A review by laurenrussell
Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
Amazing that this is a debut novel! Of course the premise immediately drew me in but the writing was so vivid and descriptive that it was a great read. It didn’t make me as emotional though as others described which is why I took off the .5. The first chapter (Magos) was where I felt the most emotional and honestly depressed lol.
I came to really love Monstrilio, especiallyhis pre human form. I was upset when I thought he had died at the end of the Magos chapter. I liked his evolution and his almost child-like naivety.
Loved how the book shifted from the 4 perspectives, I enjoyed Lena’s the most. Such a deep and intricate character, I almost want a book just on her! I particularly enjoyed her dilemma of how to balance Magos/Joseph’s wants with what was best for Monstrilio. I will say Magos is an insane woman, even not taking her way of coping with grief into account. All the characters are questionable, but Magos is truly unhinged at times.
This book explores grief, how different it is for each person, what it means to be human/monster, and the expectations we have for loved ones. Wouldn’t say it’s horror, but def dark/creepy vibes about grief and our little monster. Loved this book and will probably buy a copy!
I came to really love Monstrilio, especially
Loved how the book shifted from the 4 perspectives, I enjoyed Lena’s the most. Such a deep and intricate character, I almost want a book just on her! I particularly enjoyed her dilemma of how to balance Magos/Joseph’s wants with what was best for Monstrilio. I will say Magos is an insane woman, even not taking her way of coping with grief into account. All the characters are questionable, but Magos is truly unhinged at times.
This book explores grief, how different it is for each person, what it means to be human/monster, and the expectations we have for loved ones. Wouldn’t say it’s horror, but def dark/creepy vibes about grief and our little monster. Loved this book and will probably buy a copy!