-Smart, seething social horror-Rumfitt gives her worms the grotesque and triumphant glory they demand.- -The New York Times Book Review
From Alison Rumfitt, the author of Tell Me I-m Worthless - -a triumph of transgressive queer horror- (Publishers Weekly) - comes Brainwyrms, a searing body horror novel of obsession, violence, and pleasure.
A Best Book of the Year (Tor.com)
-Alison is like the twisted daughter of Clive Barker and Shirley Jackson.- -Joe Hill, New York Times bestselling author on Tell Me I''m Worthless
When a transphobic woman bombs Frankie-s workplace, she blows up Frankie-s life with it. As the media descends like vultures, Frankie tries to cope with the carnage: binge-drinking, sleeping with strangers, pushing away her friends. Then, she meets Vanya. Mysterious, beautiful, terrifying Vanya.
The two hit it off immediately, but as their relationship intensifies, s
