A review by flyingfox02
Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova

dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

Although classed as horror, this novel wasn't very scary (I'm glad). There was a little bit of gore and death though. It's a novel mainly about grief and acceptance. The writing is simple, the plot simple, and it didn't wreck me emotionally but it still made me think. The plot developed quickly, and the perspective changes came at just the right moment every time. 

I also like the nonchalance of everything. Like, oh the lung of your dead son turned into a monster? Okay.. we'll get on with our day and deal with it. Oh, my ex-husband is marrying another man? That's totally fine. Oh, the aforementioned monster

just ate a human being

? Um.. that comes with the territory, we'll be fine. Everyone took everything in stride, it was kind of funny. 

This book didn't blow me away but the story was unique, and it was a fun and memorable read.