Thank you to Glasstown Ent. for giving the Night Worms a copy of this book to all seven of us for an honest review.

The Hunger, by Alma Katsu, has been one of my most anticipated reads of the year. And it did not disappoint in making it to my list of 4-star reads. I would have given it a full five stars had “the threat” been further examined and my fear levels gone up some more. It was an atmospheric novel and there were tons of moments where you begin to question your own humanity, but I wanted slightly MORE from the ending after the huge, slow-burn buildup that Katsu so masterfully crafted.

For those that do not know, The Hunger is a paranormal twist on some historical fiction. We have all heard of The Donner Party and the cannibalism and all the goody horror that was involved with that classic caravan travelling West. I really loved that we get to read this story through the perspectives of multiple characters because it allows the reader to get extra insight into what is happening around them, who can be trusted, etc. Each character has a different past and story before they headed West to California that enables them to see this journey through different lenses.

This chilling book explores terror and survival at its core. And it is from an author that I am absolutely going to continue to read and anticipate! 4 out of 5 stars from me!