If you've been a fan of Ian Reid in the past, or if you haven't, I think We Spread is a book that belongs on your TBR. I compulsively read I'm Thinking of Ending Things and despite my love of an open ending, I found that it just wasn't the book for me. We Spread has some of the same aspects, quick moving, lots of nuance, an open ending, but it also has more relatability in my opinion- it is about the experience of Penny, an elderly woman who has been living alone and now has to move into a long term care facility. 

The LTC is small, only four patients live there with two employees. Quickly, Penny notices strange things and perceives that Shelley and Jack (the employees) are not all that they appear to be on the surface. This is social horror light in my opinion, I was disturbed enough to continue reading quickly but not disturbed enough to feel unsettled or have nightmares- which is often the case for me. 

I really loved how this book wove together the disorienting experience of aging with the elusive questions of a vague social horror. Ian Reid is a tight, concise writer and I love that too. He lets the reader interpret rather than hitting us over the head with conclusions. If any of that sounds good to you, this is a fantastic read!