Does enjoying plots with "`small, intelligent girl who can kill you" basically amount to a power fantasy? Asking for a friend. 

I distinctly remember the first time I saw *that* video of the cordyceps shooting out of the skull of an ant after having piloted it to a perfect location for releasing its spores. It's been a decade since, and I have yet to shake the vice grip of visceral disgust and terror that the concept of mind controling fungi has on me. 

So of course, I really enjoyed this horror book about, among other things, mind controlling fungi. I won't spoil the rest, largely because it's such a delight to watch this story unfold. The book was written in tandem with the screenplay, and consequently is action packed, fast paced, and generally has a cinematic feel to it. I do want to add that the scientific/anatomical details were well researched and reminded me of my lab experience but like...in a fun way. 

Highly recommended but especially if you enjoy zombie-like creatures who resist their nature, post apocalyptic stories about a ragtag group of survivors, and small girls with great power. 4.5 stars on SG rounded up to 5 on GR.