Kayla Chenault

These Bones by Kayla Chenault takes place in the Bramble Patch, a neighbourhood in the fictitious town of Napoleonville and tells the tale of the Lyon family who face racism, poverty, the grisly appetites of a pimp known as the Barghast, as well as the unpredictability of nature. It is told in a non-linear pattern by interconnected vignettes sometimes in first voice, sometimes third, even in the form of a sermon. It is a short but powerful gothic horror tale infused with violence and magical realism with many characters and I admit I occasionally lost track of them as they move in and out of the story. Despite that, I found myself completely immersed in the story and recommend it highly.

Thanks to Edelweiss+ and Lanternfish Press for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review… (altro)