readwithleslie 's review for:

Of Beasts by M. Jane Worma

3.5

dark tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Thank you NetGalley and CLASH publishing for the e-arc. A queer horror with religious (well, sacrelige) elements had me hooked before digging in!

This novella focuses on the forbidden relationship between a priest and the Antichrist. Oh, how I WISH this was a full-blown novel. I feel that while this fast pacing worked well for a novella, a novel would have been great to explore more of these themes. 

I had a difficult time keeping up with the story quick-shifting POVs with no rhyme or reason. I wish these POVs could have been separated by chapter, or that we were given some indication of the change in narration. 

Overall, this was a fantastic story packed with a very sinful punch. I’m curious to read more from this author.