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A review by mogojojo1013
Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely loved this. The body horror was so visceral (definitely make sure you check the content warnings before reading! LOTS of gross in here). All of the grotesque body horror moments that Benji experiences are SO very relatable as someome who is nonbinary and has experienced dysphoria. Really knocked it out of the park, for me. I loved the world building, and I love how flawed Benji is as a character, and he really feels and reads like a teenager. I also loved the tender moments of found family and friendship that help break up the scenes of intense violence and gore, it was a breath of fresh air and was comforting. Highly recommend.
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Deadnaming, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic