Priya should be enjoying college life as a pre-med at Stanford, but a tick bite has derailed her plans. Now, on medical leave for Lyme disease, Priya is stuck at home with her parents and brother in New Jersey. Her body is making everyday life difficult and she is falling behind her classmates. Priya finds comfort with her online friend Brigid and their online Chronic Illness Support Group. When Brigid disappears from their online chat for a few days, Priya learns that she is only an hour away and decides to find her. Priya finds Brigid's house, but inside is a scene of destruction and a large wolf-like animal. Eventually Priya discovers that Brigid is the wolf and her chronic illness is much more complicated than anyone knew.
Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses is a horror-comedy with a lot of heart. The writing is an absolutely wonderful portrayal of the tolls of chronic illness, both emotionally and physically. The characters were all well developed and I could feel the emotional impact of their illnesses as well as their triumphs. The support group chats were some of my favorite parts. All of the characters, even those we only meet through the chat gave a different view on life with chronic illness and how they coped. I really enjoyed this take on lycanthropy and Brigid's relationship with the illness. Friendship and support between Priya and Brigid was another theme in the book, I loved how they developed a friendship online and it only grew stronger with their illnesses as well as how they supported one another even when things got crazy.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses is a horror-comedy with a lot of heart. The writing is an absolutely wonderful portrayal of the tolls of chronic illness, both emotionally and physically. The characters were all well developed and I could feel the emotional impact of their illnesses as well as their triumphs. The support group chats were some of my favorite parts. All of the characters, even those we only meet through the chat gave a different view on life with chronic illness and how they coped. I really enjoyed this take on lycanthropy and Brigid's relationship with the illness. Friendship and support between Priya and Brigid was another theme in the book, I loved how they developed a friendship online and it only grew stronger with their illnesses as well as how they supported one another even when things got crazy.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
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