4 stars

Does Chuck Wendig even know how to write a regular sized book (350 pg) lol 😂
All jokes aside, I'm glad he doesn’t. I really enjoy losing myself inside of his stories. This book was phenomenal. So strange yet so “him.”
He’s one of the few authors that is able to keep my attention for such a lengthy amount of time. His world building and descriptions are wonderful, and his character so relatable.

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first read by this author and I really enjoyed! Definitely similar to King in the best way. It went off the rails a little bit toward the end - like super weird - but it still worked for me. The book is about apples that alter people’s behavior in terrifying ways, which is such a random thing to write a book about, but I’m so glad I read it! I’ve never simultaneously wanted to eat an apple so bad but also never eat another apple as long as I live? The author is also pretty great at writing dialogue. Will definitely seek out more of his work! 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.