Macy's Reviews > Invasive Species

A dark story of a small town in Long Island told by the 13 year old scared of the ocean, the Icelandic housekeeper who hears all, the bored housewife turned relator, and the monster. Not only is this a wonderfully told monster story, the monster makes some very very valid points on the 'invasive species" being humans who are destroying the ocean. A 1000 year old monster is up for her 100 year life cycle to restart and living as a recluse on the outskirts of town for the past 90 years, she must join society again to consume her 9 "man-children" to replenish her life. This story was wonderfully paced, stomach churning in the detail, and heartbreaking in the end. Una, Mrs. Smith, and Jill's storylines I feel like were wrapped up beautifully, I wanted a little more with Natalie. I felt like we were left with some unanswered questions with her actions. All in all a haunting story that I would read again and will recommend to everyone who loves a good horror. I'm not afraid of the ocean, but after this I will be looking at eels differently.

Thank you to Netgalley and Hanover Square Press for letting me read this book early!