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A review by kaylascomet
Juniper by Ross Jeffery
5.0
I think one of the strengths of this book is the atmosphere Jeffery generates. The oppressive heat, dust, and scarcity afflicting the town of Juniper drives the hunger and perversion to its miserable conclusion.
The body horror is almost understated, like it's just another day in Juniper, nothing out of the norm. Don't get me wrong, it's still gruesome, and I found myself wincing occasionally. But the way the characters take it in is definitely more matter-of-fact.
This feeling of being stuck and trapped is pervasive, which makes the whole story feel claustrophobic.
It's perfect as novella-length, and I held my breath through the last few pages. Parts of the story are purposefully vague, but in a way that doesn't obviously give away the plot or feel forced.
Overall, I loved this story as a great quick-read, and I definitely plan on returning to Juniper with the follow-up Tome.
The body horror is almost understated, like it's just another day in Juniper, nothing out of the norm. Don't get me wrong, it's still gruesome, and I found myself wincing occasionally. But the way the characters take it in is definitely more matter-of-fact.
This feeling of being stuck and trapped is pervasive, which makes the whole story feel claustrophobic.
It's perfect as novella-length, and I held my breath through the last few pages. Parts of the story are purposefully vague, but in a way that doesn't obviously give away the plot or feel forced.
Overall, I loved this story as a great quick-read, and I definitely plan on returning to Juniper with the follow-up Tome.