Sister, Maiden, Monster by Lucy A. Snyder is a unique blend of horror, fantasy, cosmic elements, and apocalyptic themes. The story revolves around a new virus with harsh qualities that leads to an impending apocalypse, as experienced by three women who are transformed in different ways by the virus. The novel starts off strong, setting the tone for a scary horror story with creepy situations and disturbing events, but takes unexpected twists and turns that delve into cosmic horror, biblical folklore, and Lovecraftian mythos. The writing style is even and approachable, with foreshadowing and just enough explanation to keep readers curious and engaged.

Characters:

The characters are multi-dimensional women whose personal struggles and transformations are central to the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is accessible and steady, with effective foreshadowing and imaginative use of folklore.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot involves a pandemic that transforms its victims, exploring the experiences of three women amidst chaos and horror.

Setting:

The setting is a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a pandemic, emphasizing chaos and transformation.

Pacing:

The pacing varies, with a strong start that slows down due to exposition before regaining focus.

Notes:

'Sister, Maiden, Monster' explores themes of body horror and female transformation in a pandemic setting.

The novel is deeply inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic but takes the horror to a more grotesque level.

Lucy A. Snyder combines horror with feminist themes, challenging traditional narratives around female suffering.

The book features characters that become 'monstrous' in both physical and psychological ways.

Some scenes in 'Sister, Maiden, Monster' involve graphic sexuality intertwined with horror, including cannibalism and body mutilation.

Snyder's writing is praised for its inventiveness, blending genres like cosmic horror and dystopian fiction.

The novel is structured in three parts, each presenting different perspectives on the central events.

It has received mixed reviews but is noted for its unique take on horror and societal commentary.

Snyder's style evokes strong visceral responses from readers, leading to both engagement and discomfort.

The story includes queer relationships and themes, making it relevant to contemporary discussions on sexuality.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Triggers include graphic violence, body horror, sexual content, and themes surrounding the desecration of female bodies and cannibalism.

Has Romance?

The book contains elements of romance, primarily focused on queer relationships, but they are interwoven with the horror elements.

From The Publisher:

"Absolutely recommended for readers of the cosmic and gloriously horrific." -Seanan McGuire, New York TImes bestselling author

Sister, Maiden, Monster is a visceral story set in the aftermath of our planet's disastrous transformation and told through the eyes of three women trying to survive the nightmare, from Bram Stoker Award-winning author Lucy A. Snyder.

A virus tears across the globe, transforming its victims in nightmarish ways. As the world collapses, dark forces pull a small group of women together.

Erin, once quiet and closeted, acquires an appetite for a woman and her brain. Why does forbidden fruit taste so good?

Savannah, a professional BDSM switch, discovers a new turn-on: committing brutal murders for her eldritch masters.

Mareva, plagued with chronic tumors, is too horrified to acknowledge her divine role in the coming apocalypse, and as her growths multiply, so too does her desperation.

Inspired by her Bram Stoker Award-winning story "Magdala Amygdala," Lucy A. Snyder delivers a cosmic tale about the planet's disastrous transformation ... and what we become after.

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Sister, Maiden, Monster

Lucy A. Snyder