A review by biblio_creep
Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle

4.0

ARC Book Review | BURY YOUR GAYS by CHUCK TINGLE 

 

4/5 ⭐’s | ARC Review | PUB DATE:  9 July 2024 

I received this ebook for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. 

 

Read if you're looking for: 

• Cheeky, satirical horror
• Critique of queer representation in Hollywood & corporations condescending to queer consumers
• The real horror is capitalism
• Creepy creatures of mysterious origin
• Written by a queer, autistic author

 
This was a campy romp of a horror novel, set in Hollywood. The horror in this book is fueled by capitalistic greed, which I think is pretty relevant at the moment. The book also pokes fun at the performative, and often empty actions, of corporations to appeal to the LGBTQIA+ community, with shallow representation and rainbow merch. It was gory and full of action, and there was never a dull moment. I also really appreciated the diverse representation, with an asexual/aromantic major character, which is sorely lacking in a lot of LGBTQIA+ stories. I recommend this for anyone who enjoys humorous or satirical horror.
 
CW:  Homophobia, Gore, Blood, Child abuse, Outing, Vomit, Acephobia/Arophobia, Drug use, Cursing