Synopsis: A reclusive young woman moves into what seems like the perfect apartment and is obsessively drawn to her mysterious neighbour, who keeps a lush garden and is hiding a deadly secret… Eat the Ones You Love meets Wilder Girls in this sensual, sapphic, botanical horror novella from the New York Times-bestselling author of Bloom and House of Idyll. When Lucy McClintock moves into a dreamy Victorian in downtown Savannah after years of suffering under the rule of her overbearing grandfather, she feels like she’s won the lottery—well, outside of the creepy landlord. She soon notices a glorious green haven in the backyard and meets her downstairs neighbor, Saskia, a weightlifter who lives in a magical apartment overflowing with plant life and beautiful artwork. Naïve and lonely Lucy is drawn to strong and secretive Saskia, and as the two women grow closer, they discover they share more than just an apartment building… A seductive, heady, sinister breathless romance and bone-chilling suspense collide in this sweet and deadly tale.

My review:

Well well well… what a nice little book. Category: WOMEN DONT OWE MEN SHT

I didn’t know what this would be, but what it is IS simmering female rage. Why not? Women doing whatever the hell they want on their own terms. It’s a short story, almost a cozy thriller with a smidge of speculative horror thrown in, emphasis on smidge. I loved the imagery and the plants, life reclaimed by mother nature one way or another. I could relate to both Lucy and Saskia, their connection was magnetic and I couldn’t help but root for them.

The audiobook was a quick listen with Laura English narrating. Her voice gave a jovial mood to the book and mostly where my cozy description comes from. It really felt like starting over with a brand new apartment and experiences. I really enjoyed it on this sunny Fall day 😄

Thank you to Tantor Media for the free audiobook copy.

Title: Monstera
Author: Delilah S. Dawson
Genre: Mystery Thriller, Queer, Romance
Rating: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️