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"Selena believed, with every fiber of her being, that a person's worth was not defined by how hard they worked or how productive they managed to be. She also believed just as strongly that this did not apply to her."
— T. Kingfisher, Snake-Eater
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Snake-Eater by T. Kingfisher
“Fortunately, some things stay true whether we believe in them or not.”
HOLY SHIT BOOK REC!!!!!!!
A woman and her dog fleeing their old life end up staying at her late aunt's house in the desert and discover Terry Pratchett's Small Gods are real. This is somewhat more alarming and violent than expected. Also the side characters all restored my faith in humanity. I would die for Grandma Billy. The dog lives.
I am about to ignore my whole currently reading pile to finally start the latest T. Kingfisher horror novel.
I am so ready to see the adventures of yet another woman with her trusty pet going to live in a new place just to experience the horrors™.
In a vaguely futuristic world, Selena runs away from her emotionally toxic relationship, with only her beloved dog Copper and a tiny horde of cash, hoping to find her aunt in the desert of Quartz Creek. Her aunt turns out to be dead, but her house is open and available. Cautiously, Selena moves in, making friends with the quirky denizens of the town...including a desert god that her aunt was reportedly a bit too close to by the end, the Roadrunner.
As always, T. Kingfisher's characters are the star of the show, richly built, fun, and believable. Grandma Billy is an iconic character, and her bold, chaotic personality is the perfect foil alongside Father Aguirre. Selena's journey to healing from her previous relationship, her fight to find her place and defend it in Quartz Creek, roots the story of eerie desert nights and strange creatures. Copper of course is a major protagonist, but the star of the show is the gentle squash spirit. I'm obsessed with him. Snake-Eater releases November 11 and fans of the author will be thrilled to have another volume for their shelves.
Content warnings for violence, animal cruelty/death, grief, emotional/domestic abuse, and mentions sexual assault and transphobia.
"Is it enough to know that it happened, and I got through it?"
-- Snake-Eater by T Kingfisher
Have you read Snake-Eater by T. Kingfisher (2025)?
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Sorry T Kingfisher but murderous bird spirit god will never be as scary as some guy who convinces you nobody else likes you and everyone at the party thought you were weird.
