I love a book that involves religious themes and body horror so this really hit a spot for me. It also had such an incredible writing style - I simultaneously felt like I completely got everything whilst also feeling like I couldn't begin to explain what I was reading.

I loved how none of the characters in this book were good; everyone was flawed or awful (the latter especially applying to Trojan). I loved the approach this book took to godhood through Susan, Divine Flesh, and Light. I love how, by the end, I'm not completely sure if D.F. is the God of Abrahamic faiths or not. I love how messy the characters were and how messy this all felt to read.

I also loved how distinct the characters and their voices were - Divine Flesh in particular had probably the most distinct voice I've ever read, whenever she spoke it was so clear it was her.

Just, this book was a horrific exploration of love that jumbled my mind and took me on a journey. I'd definitely recommend it to fans of cosmic/weird/body horror.

(I'd also recommend taking notes of content warnings because this was heavy with certain things like SA, gore, and addiction.)

This book was so bizarre and felt like I was being taken on a drug trip and I loved it. I haven't had much experience with this genre but I am now obsessed.

This novel is like a car crash, you just can’t look away… but in a good way? Everyone is crazy and I wasn’t sure who to root for or if I WAS rooting for any of them. Wild premise, but written so well I devoured it in one sitting.

Unfortunately, I do not think this book is for me. I hate to give this book a low rating, but it is very different from what I expected it to be. Not necessarily a fault of the book, just a conflict of my own expectations. I would still try other works from this author.

This book was bonkers! I’ve never read anything quite like this, it has a heavy premise but boy was this a winner for me! I share the name of the main character-though we couldn’t be anymore different, so that was a fun addition to the craziness that is The Divine Flesh. Splatterpunk fans will surely tear through this one with reckless abandon as it was a visceral gore fest of epic proportions. The only critique I have is that beginning was a bit to a crawl for me but once the pace picked up it was like having to tear yourself away from looking at a car wreck on the side of the road, you couldn’t help your morbid curiosity!

Thank you to NetGalley and Drew Huff for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What the hell did I just read?!

This book was absolute insanity in the best way possible! Jennifer Plummer is a junkie, a drug mule, an alcoholic, and pretty much just an all-around shitty person. Oh…and living inside her since she was born is an Eldritch god that just wants to love, and by love, I mean assimilate everything in her path, and make them part of her. Her name is the Divine Flesh. Jennifer and D.F. love the same guy…Daryl. Through a series of batshit crazy events, including Daryl’s murder, even though he’s very much alive, Jennifer and the Divine Flesh get separated, and the Flesh’s quest to take over everything becomes a lot easier!

I’ve never read a book like this before. It was off the wall. It was confusing. It was funny at times. It was absolutely brutal at other times. But at the end of the day, it’s just a really sweet love story!

The world building was great. Huff’s world building is just incredible. So excited to see what her future holds!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dark Matter INK for the eARC!

Wow that was an intense one with the dense writing and heavy themes.
Experimental horror with a philosophical edge ? absolutely !
Mix of psychological horror, twisted relationships, and cosmic dread ? absolutely
A huge success for me.

Thank you so much netgalley for the copy

tw for a lot of things but particularly animal death which i know will upset people.

i am not those people! this was excellent. u ever read a novel that has you going What The Fuck every five seconds while u desperately turn the page bc its just that good? i have! this mindbending book is definitely not for everyone— it’s So Much, perhaps Too Much for a lot of readers. a nasty little piece of fiction with teeth. i loved it.

As a lover of horror, strange things, and everything weird. Even this book pushed me past my limits. HEAVY body horror imagery. Which while interesting to a point felt like was overused in the narrative of this book. There are some heavy topics covered in this book such a SA, self abuse, even grandiose concepts around religion and worship. While this book might not have fully been enjoyed by me. The plot and themes could be interesting if these are things that speak to you. Truly kudos to the author for writing a book unlike anything I have ever read before, unfortunately it just didn’t resonate with me. If the synopsis interests you then give it a try, just wasn’t for me.

As many others have already stated, this book is a fever dream of body horror, Lovecraftian horror, and erotic horror. If you like Suitable Flesh, Parasyte: Tye Maxim, and Venom, then this is for YOU. It is incredibly well-written, fast-paced, and has characters that leap off the page (usually covered in blood, spit, and other bodily fluids). I was thoroughly impressed, mesmerized, and, yes, horrified. Fun, cosmic horror, and NOT for the whole family.

"The Divine Flesh didn’t have real feelings . Well, that wasn’t true. She had three modes. Bored, psychotically happy, and oh-look-I-found-flesh."



⚠️Trigger Warnings⚠️
Suicide, Sex, Violence, Death, Abuse, Profanity, and Rape, Animal death (esp cat lovers be warned!)


Told from the perspectives of a junkie named Jennifer and The Divine flesh, a flesh-bending cosmic/eldritch goddess trapped inside Jennifer.
If you are in the mood for a brilliantly unhinged and unserious read, then you need to check this out. It's 448 pages of surreal, trippy, tangled mess and will keep you hooked albeit disturbing. It's wild and bonkers and gross and nasty. The formatting and writing style reads like a fever dream and the pov switches are sometimes confusing, chaotic and made me dizzy (think of the book Bunny 😊) and I wonder what the audio format experience is going to be like.
More targeted for splatterpunk / extreme horror fans...Probably best not to read whilst having migraine or cluster headaches. If you are sensitive or squeamish, highly advise not to read while eating. (Gruesome, gory, brutal visceral content). Not for the easily triggered/offended. Proceed with caution 👌⚠️
Perfect for fans of body horror: e.g. Jennifer's body, Queen of Teeth, Transmuted, The Dark Half, and The Substance to name a few.
I really appreciate weird fiction and Drew Huff is one talented writer who is certainly not afraid to push boundaries.

Thanks to NetGalley and Dark Matter INK for the arc . I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

4.45✨

This book is probably my most bizarre read of 2024. I can’t decide how I feel about it. The writing is grotesque, brutal, visceral but the overall story is strangely quite sweet. Towards the middle I felt like it was dragging a bit, but the last 10% was very good. I enjoyed the book, but it took me a long time to finish as the writing is quite heavy going. I enjoyed reading it but now I’m ready for a lighter read.

I’m not sure if I love it or hate it but I couldn’t put it down. Beautiful writing of terrible and horrifying things. So many times I thought I understood the meaning of the story but I’m still questioning which way is up. Drew Huff is supremely talented.

The Divine Flesh is a dark and visceral exploration of faith, obsession, and humanity’s fragile relationship with power. Set in a bleak, otherworldly landscape, the story follows [brief plot summary, avoiding spoilers], unraveling layers of dread and intrigue as it progresses.

Huff’s prose is sharp and immersive, creating a suffocating atmosphere that lingers long after turning the final page. The world-building is meticulous, with every detail contributing to the oppressive tone, while the characters are complex and flawed, making their descent into the story’s dark heart all the more gripping.

The novel grapples with heavy themes—sacrifice, belief, and morality—without feeling preachy, instead leaving much of the interpretation up to the reader. While this ambiguity is one of the book’s strengths, it also occasionally leaves certain plot points feeling underdeveloped or overly vague.

That said, The Divine Flesh is a compelling read for fans of literary horror or speculative fiction with a philosophical edge. Its haunting imagery and thought-provoking narrative make it a book worth revisiting and discussing.

Shockingly bold and bizarre. This novel is clearly unafraid to cross any boundaries set by conventional society. The craft is solid even if the premise is fluid.

The Divine Flesh was such a good and entertaining story to read on a cosy rainy day. Loved the story. I wanted more at the end of it, to be honest. Was so good.

“The Divine Flesh” by Drew Huff is a sci-fi-horror novel that is chaotic, bizarre, disturbing, and intense. The cover art of the book is amazing and drew me in, but the fast-paced and unique plot kept me hooked and wanting more. The story becomes more intense and unhinged the further you get into it. The imagery in the book is surreal and vivid.

The story is about a junkie named Jennifer who has a primeval goddess inside her. The goddess refers to herself as “The Divine Flesh” and makes Jennifer's job smuggling the larvae of “Mirror People” difficult. Jennifer also has a complicated relationship with her ex-husband who is madly in love with the goddess. Jennifer's life is thrown into chaos when someone tries to kill her ex-husband and successfully kills his new girlfriend and their friend.

I loved this book and highly recommend it! I will definitely be reading more from Drew Huff. Thank you, Net Galley and Dark Matter INK, for the ARC!

“The Divine Flesh” by Drew Huff comes out March 04th, 2025.

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for the arc! I put this down almost as soon as I picked it up (4%). I just wasn’t vibing with the formatting and writing style. Because this is a personal issue instead of a critique, I’ll give this book a middling rating. 3 stars

This book is a wild, unsettling mix of cosmic horror and twisted love, following a woman named Jennifer who shares her body with a powerful goddess, both of them in love with the same man. It’s a dark and strange story full of shocking moments and eerie imagery that will keep you hooked, even though it’s disturbing. Highly recommend!

This was a cool modern day read! This reminded me of the trending book nocticada. This is great for a teen or young adult that likes horror but wants to sleep at night.