Someone You Can Build a Nest In

John Wiswell
62 pages2-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2024

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Book Brief

John Wiswell

Someone You Can Build a Nest In

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024
Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

•

Horror & Suspense

•

Romance
Theme
Appearance & Reality

•

Family

•

Truth & Lies
Topic
LGBTQ+
First Publication Year

2024

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In "Someone You Can Build a Nest In," John Wiswell explores themes of connection and identity through a unique relationship between a human and an otherworldly being. The narrative delves into the challenges and rewards of companionship, highlighting personal growth and mutual understanding as the central characters navigate their unconventional bond.

Heartwarming

Fantastical

Emotional

Romantic

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

3.9

26,631 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell has been lauded for its imaginative storytelling and strong character development. Reviewers praise the book's fresh perspective on intimate human connections and its unique blend of fantasy elements. However, some critics note that its pacing lags in parts. Overall, it's an inventive and heartfelt read that captivates.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Someone You Can Build a Nest In?

A reader who relishes introspective, character-driven narratives with elements of magical realism, similar to works like The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman and The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, would enjoy John Wiswell's Someone You Can Build a Nest In.

3.9

26,631 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Character List

A shapeshifting monster who navigates a harsh world with survival instincts and becomes central to the narrative's theme exploring humanity and morality through her non-human perspective.

The protagonist's ally and catalyst for emotional transformation, struggling with a history of abuse and discovering a sense of self-worth outside her toxic family environment.

The matriarchal antagonist, exuding manipulative charisma and cruel authority as she maintains power over her family through emotional and verbal abuse, masked by her public persona.

A secondary antagonist and foil to Homily, who emulates her mother’s cruelty and aggression in a desperate quest for approval within her dysfunctional family.

Created unintentionally by Shesheshen, this entity begins as an instinct-driven creature but evolves into an independent character capable of forming meaningful relationships.

A minor antagonist whose brief appearance highlights the inherited entitlement and arrogance within the Wulfyre family.

Monster hunters representing the morally ambiguous nature of civilized violence, navigating allegiances for survival and profit.

The youngest of the Wulfyre siblings, who embodies innocence tainted by her family's relentless influence.

A giant blue bear and Shesheshen's companion, notable for offering unconditional love and loyalty before Homily enters the picture.

A wealthy merchant characterized by opportunism, who initially denies the existence of monsters but adapts to exploit circumstances as they change.

Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

•

Horror & Suspense

•

Romance
Theme
Appearance & Reality

•

Family

•

Truth & Lies
Topic
LGBTQ+
First Publication Year

2024

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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