Nestlings is unique, gripping, and a whole bunch of fun. The environment/location, the thematic elements of the building and the antagonists, and the pacing are impeccably done. No notes. I absolutely adored this read. Despite the slightly unlikeable main characters, I felt invested in their story and character growth. I also personally enjoyed the ending in all of its unexpected weirdness.

Cassidy takes such a fresh spin on

vampires. Gargoyles? The references to the antisemitic history of vampire depictions? The weird SKIN WALL in the basement?

Yes. Take my money.

I also greatly enjoyed this work's exploration in

feeling disconnected from your child and motherhood, learning to navigate a new disability, and growing resentment in a relationship.

All of these themes were wonderfully fleshed out through prose and dialogue. As Cassidy himself says: this book is about change. I think he nailed it in this one.