"𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅, 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒕...𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒉, 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚."

As per my usual, I'm kicking myself for waiting so long to get to this book. I'm hoping my very tardy review will inspire others to pick it up, even if it means abandoning the shiny new ARC you just got. I can honestly say I've never read anything so innovative; this book opened my eyes without being preachy, it was fun, it was tragic, and the message is one of utmost importance, especially in today's uncertain, politically charged environment.

The story centers around Misha, who has been a storyteller all of his life. While he may be out in Hollywood, he's still closeted back in his hometown. His screenplays are full of gay characters and themes, and he's just been nominated for his first Oscar. But when he meets with one of the top executives, he's been told "the board" has notes, and those notes include killing off a gay character in the upcoming season finale. Misha is understandably angry as the episodes all season have been alluding to a budding relationship between the two main characters. The main reason, for the 'algorithm', is incredibly weak, and Misha leaves the meeting uncertain of his future.

Then things get really strange. Misha starts having odd encounters with horrific creations that look all too familiar. He should know: he wrote them. I had no idea what I was in for, but I enjoyed every minute of this wild ride. The scenes with Misha's creations had an early Dean Koontz vibe that I thoroughly enjoyed, and it was also reminiscent of Victor Frankenstein and his creation that he instantly abandoned because he was horrified by it. English teacher reading too much into this, or is this subtext for Misha struggling to be proud of his identity?

I think what I loved most was the astute observation on being queer in a mainstream industry that claims to be inclusive and accepting but only when the optics are right and if it fits a narrative. Thank you so much to Tor for providing me a copy. This book is available now!

This book is an absolute gem! I loved the Hollywood vibes, and Misha was such a well-written character. The pop-culture references and easter eggs were fantastic. I appreciated how the author was able to portray and discuss parallels to current issues. If you're looking for an entertaining LQBTQIA+ read, definitely give this one a go.

'I answer, holding the device to my ear. "Hello?"
The Smoker's croaking voice comes rattling through my speaker. "In three days-"
"Fuck off," I interrupt. I hang up and head inside, pushing any thoughts of menacing stalkers from my mind.'

'Bury Your Gays' is a fun, sometimes gross, satire of Hollywood and their odd relationship with all things gay. The story focuses on semi closeted writer Misha who is being backed into a corner to kill off two of his queer characters.

We watch Misha deal with his own reluctance to be proudly out while he tries to push back on the forced fate of his characters. As his resolve to not kill them off gets stronger, he suddenly becomes haunted by monstrous characters from his previous horror stories. Both Misha's boyfriend, Zeke, and best friend, Tara, are there for the ride to try and help him figure out just what the heck is happening.

I enjoyed the horror monsters and would love a book just about them. I also liked the mystery reveal and how it was dealt with. I will say that both Zeke and Tara were very one note. Zeke was just a little too understanding and Tara was always either calling everyone 'baby' or crying. I did appreciate how much they meant to Misha though.

Overall, I'm eagerly awaiting the next Tingle horror novel. (PS, I saw another reviewer say this would make an awesome A24 movie and I 1000% agree.)

'On a long enough timeline, endings are inevitable.
Tragedy is inevitable.
Fortunately, so is joy.'

Thank you to Tor Nightfire & NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

DNF @ 60%. there were elements that were interesting and unique, I enjoyed the horror scenes, I love the queer representation, but there was just a big disconnect for me and I realized I didn't care at all.

Brilliant, subversive horror that flips harmful tropes on their heads while delivering a deeply emotional and thrilling story. Tingle's terrific!

Dude. Chuck. I just love you. Your other titles make me smile, and this one is absolutley different than those, but still made me happy.
Enjoyable, well done, and definitely worth experiencing. Highly recommend! I can't

Fantastic ride with great horror movie esque moments. As a horror and scifi fan, there are a ton of references and allusions to old favorites and their inclusion makes rooting for Misha all the easier.

Here is a book that gave me more than I expected. I was on board for a queer horror but what I was gifted was a deeper, more meaningful message to anyone who lived under the thumb of a system or shoved what made them unique and powerful into a deep little hole inside of themselves. This is a beautiful and tragic blend of entertainment and commentary on life.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle!

A sophomore horror outing that feels much more like Tingle coming into his own as a genre writer. With its commentary on the usage of AI and the ethics of studios owning a person's likeness, it couldn't be emerging into the world at a more relevant time, and it packs genuine scares to boot.

Chuck Tingle is becoming the (masked) face of modern horror lit and I'm so glad. His knack of character development unfolding through tragedy is absolutely remarkable to read- it feels like you're conversing with a friend instead of reading a book.

Chuck Tingle is a pure genius. This was hands down, one of the best books I have read this year. I absolutely love the way he can weave a story together and make all the pieces connect. Absolutely brilliant book!

Thank you to the author and publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

It's a longstanding Hollywood trope that LGBTQ characters don't get happy endings. So when the suits at the studio behind Misha's long-running TV show tell him to either cut the queer storyline or kill off the characters, Misha's disappointed, but not particularly surprised. However, Misha also has an Oscar nomination, which gives him a bit more leverage (just a bit though, as it's for live action short, not one of the big categories). Or so he thinks. But before long, the monsters from Misha's horror movies are coming to life and stalking him, and Misha's trying to save not just his beloved show but also himself and his friends. There is definitely something strange afoot...

Somehow this horror novel manages to have complex relatable characters, skewer the entertainment industry, and comment on the threats of emerging technology while being truly scary and also funny? I don't know how Tingle managed to swing it, but this is quite the feat, and I absolutely loved it.

I absolutely adored the newest Chuck Tingle horror. Tingle can write chilling but humorous novels like no other. This particular look at Hollywood, celebrity, queerness, identity, fame, and the arts really had me thinking on this one for a long time after.

This was my first Chuck Tingle novel, despite following the author for several years. I quite enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading some of his backlog.
Bury Your Gays tells the story of Misha, a Hollywood writer who is haunted by his own creations after being told to kill off his characters or lose his job. Interspersed with flashbacks detailing Misha's trauma and screenplay style interludes, we touch on topics of homophobia, ai, corporate greed, and the necessity of queer joy.
It took me a while to get into (I read the book over the course of 3.5 months) but I feel that is more of an issue with me being a mood reader rather an issue with the writing.

I love the intricacies of film and media, so add in the commentary on queer media and I was hooked.

Misha is tasked with killing off his two queer characters on the show he had written. But when he refuses, weird things start happening around him and the clock is ticking for him to piece it all together.
P.S. I laughed OUT LOUD when the character was named Carey Lexa like I SEE YOU CHUCK TINGLE.

Anyway, I wasn’t sure where the horror was gonna go in this, but I loved the suspense and overall creepy/eerie feeling for the majority of the book. Once things become unraveled and the mystery dissolves (ha get it?), I felt much less of the horror vibes, but still loved where the story was going.

I loved the spooks in this Hollywood glitz and glam story about a writer wrestling with the demons of being gay and growing up in small town America. They wiggle into view with a dark Looney Tunes vibe, and leave the reader feeling a bit wtf? It was a lovely ride, both amazingly uncomfortable (written to be so) and white-knuckle gripping tension that keeps you up past your bedtime.

Thank you Tor Nightfire for the advanced readers copy, and thanks to Chuck Tingle for the inspiring characters.

Thank you, Tor Publishing Group for this ARC!

5/5 Stars

Chuck Tingle is an instant-buy author for me after reading this book. I was familiar with his name since his short erotic parody novels went viral, but he truly shows his grit in his novels.

Bury Your Gays follows the harrowing journey of gay and LGBTQIA+ peoples within the treacherous Hollywood industry. The play on words in the title itself is a clever alert that this book will not hold back from the cruelties this minority group has historically (and currently) faced for the sake of entertainment, all while combining it with some true horror.

I don't usually get scared from books even though I read majority horror, but Tingle created some bone-chilling moments that had me pausing to take a breath.

I especially love how Tingle uses tropes in this book, not as Easter eggs, but as moments that feel natural to the world and characters he gives. He's checking off boxes, but letting us in on it too.

I loved this book and can't wait to read what more he has in store for us.

Chuck Tingle does not disappoint! Bury Your Gays cleverly deconstructs horror tropes in media and wields incisive commentary on capitalism, rainbow washing, and the cutthroat nature of Hollywood. It manages to be equal parts funny, heartwarming, and (most importantly) horrifying, and its twisty plot and novel premise kept me engaged the whole way through. My only gripe is that when it comes to his queer thesis, Tingle got a little too overt and heavy handed for my taste. Queer horror is my favorite genre, so I definitely am not objecting to the content, but I think the messaging could have been handled a little more cleverly. That being said, I'd still absolutely recommend this to any fan of queer horror, horror, or queer lit in general! Well worth the read. Thanks to NetGalley and Tor Nightfire for the e-ARC!

If you read last year's Camp Damascus, you knew Chuck Tingle had this in him. I was a big fan of that one, but even going into this knowing what a phenomenal writer he was, I did not expect Bury Your Gays to go as hard as it did.

Mischa is a screenwriter living in Hollywood who has just been nominated for his first Oscar. He should be on cloud 9, right? Well, he's not. Despite his success, he doesn't feel like he can come out of the closet to his family or friends, so he's kind of living a double life. When he's pressured by his producers to kill off a gay character in his show's finale, he's conflicted. Does he follow his heart or risk everything?

I don't want to get too into what happens, but it's pulse-pounding, absolutely wild and fantastical horror in a way I haven't experienced before. The seedy underworld of Hollywood is reimagined in a chilling way, and every turn brings some fresh hell to Mischa's doorstep. Of course, Tingle brings his signature wit to the dialogue so while what you're reading might be horrific, it's also so funny you can't help but have an amazing time.

And the audiobook was even better. Truly phenomenal.