Hey everyone! I hope you are all doing well. I guess I don’t have much to say before getting into this review. I’ve been branching out into some lit fic books. If you have any suggestions for me, feel free to leave them in the comments. Many of the books I read are recommendations, and I’m always looking for more. Now, let’s talk about Fever Dream.

Content Warning: Grief and Mourning, Animal Death

Something is happening to Amanda. She thinks she’s dying. As she struggles in a rural hospital clinic, she talks with a young boy named David. David is not her son, and Amanda is not his mother, but the two share an inexplicable bond. As Amanda spirals, she must confront her guilt and figure out what happened to her.

Fever Dream certainly lives up to its name. This book is one continuous narrative that plunges you headlong into the mind of a woman struggling with a mysterious illness and never-ending guilt. I was double-guessing myself throughout this novel, and that is what made it so impactful. It is part psychological thriller, part horror novel, and part contemplative narrative about grief. With all of this being said, this style of narrative might not resonate with everyone. It is tricky to read a book that has no real breaks. I can see this being a good book to get you out of a reading slump or if you want something you can read in a day. Fever Dream is a narrative unlike any other and is a standout in its genre.