Veris Thorn is the only person to have returned from Elmever alive, so when the Tyrant’s children go missing, she’s tasked with entering the cursed woods once more and returning them. However, along the way, she must face the woods’ devious denizens while confronting her own traumatic past. The Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohamed weaves a masterfully told, twisted fairy tale. It’s a darkly whimsical read that leans into horror territory. Here the woods are sentient and its trees shift and disorient travelers. There are creepy deer (and a unicorn), and the pages ooze with body horror and uncanny dread. All in all, if you loved the mind-bending trippiness of the forest in The Ritual or the messed up bear from Annihilation , you'll probably love this novella as well. Thank you you, Netgalley and Tordotcom, for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Book Details: Publication Date : February 27, 2024 Publisher : Tordotcom ISBN : 1250881781 Page...