Book Review: The Book Eaters

The Book Eaters
By Sunyi Dean
Review by Angel

The Book Eaters reinvents vampire lore in a dark fantasy where stories are consumed instead of blood. Devon Fairweather, raised in a patriarchal society, flees when her son is born a feared Mind Eater—one who devours minds instead of books. Desperate to save him, she navigates a world that seeks to control them both.

This is a haunting tale of survival, autonomy, and fierce maternal devotion. The sapphic romance adds a poignant layer, offering hope in a bleak, oppressive world. Perfect for fans of eerie, thought-provoking speculative fiction, The Book Eaters explores the power of stories, the cost of survival, and love’s defiance in the face of oppression. This is perfect for anyone in need of a vampiric sapphic handmaids’ tale!