The Worm and His Kings by Hailey Piper

The Worm and His Kings

Hailey Piper

124 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction dystopian horror lgbtqia+ dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

New York City, 1990: When you slip through the cracks, no one is there to catch you. Monique learns that the hard way after her girlfriend Donna vanishes without a trace. Only after the disappearances of several other impoverished women does...

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Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 63%
tense 58%
emotional 34%
adventurous 31%
challenging 24%
sad 19%
reflective 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 43%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 25% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 41% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.92

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