We love to see it: Independently published. Transmasc representation. Diverse cast. A dash of found family.
An apocalyptic infection in London forces seven misfit strangers and Karma, their loyal mastiff, to analyze their own secrets and make impossible choices. This story is incredibly character driven, focusing a lot on the individual inner turmoil as well as the social dynamics this leads to. While the characters are never fully out of danger, the author makes great use of each brief reprieve to dig into their inner lives. I got rather attached to them all, which made many points of the book particularly devastating. There’s plenty of danger, angst, and even a little bit of emotion healing and growth.