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.

This book is a fever dream wrapped in cosmic horror, and I mean that in the best way possible. If you're looking for something that will shake you to your core and leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about love, then this is the book for you. It’s equal parts disturbing and beautiful—gruesome yet oddly mesmerizing.

The premise sounds almost too bizarre to be real, but that’s part of the allure. Jennifer, our main character, is not only battling her own inner demons, but she’s also sharing her body with a powerful, eldritch goddess known as Divine Flesh. And if that’s not enough, both Jennifer and Divine Flesh are in love with the same man—Daryl, Jennifer’s husband. The result is a maddening struggle for control that leads to shocking, often bloody consequences.

What makes this story so unique is its exploration of love—not the sweet, gentle kind, but something far darker and more complicated. There’s no idealized romance here. Instead, the book offers a warped, almost grotesque interpretation of love, one that can only be described as disturbingly beautiful. The characters are all flawed, often monstrous, yet there’s something magnetic about them. You can’t help but get pulled into their twisted world, even when you’re not sure if you should be cheering for them.

The writing is unapologetically weird and disorienting—expect moments of horror that will leave you with lingering images of grotesque and unsettling imagery. But somehow, it works. The ugliness, the dread, and the violence are all part of the story’s intricate tapestry, which keeps you hooked, even when you want to look away.

This book isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you’re into stories that defy expectations and push the boundaries of what horror can be, you’ll find something truly special here. It’s an unforgettable ride through a nightmarish landscape where nothing is as it seems—and where love is just as warped and terrifying as the creatures who live in this world.

I absolutely recommend it if you’re looking for a horror novel that goes beyond the traditional and ventures into the truly bizarre.

This book is an unhinged work of complete art.

The cover drew me in and the plot sounded intense. I was right. This author, Drew Huff, is incredibly talented and I'll be needing to read all of their work at this point. The world building added to this extreme horror book was so impressive. This was like the best rollercoaster ride at Banksy's Disneyland. GET THIS NOW. This might be one of the best books I've ever read?!

Thank you to Net Galley and Dark Matter Ink for allowing me to read this in advance! This review is my own opinion I am leaving voluntarily.