Reviews of Monsters of Ohio in Kirkus (Starred!) and Publishers Weekly

The first two trade reviews of Monsters of Ohio are in, from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly, and I’m happy (and relieved!) to say they are both unreservedly positive, and in the case of Kirkus, also a starred review, which means the publication is holding it out for special attention. Both reviews have pretty significant spoilers (these reviews are for librarians and booksellers, not regular folks), so I’ll refrain from linking them directly, but here are some of the highlights: Kirkus: “This is a fresh and splattery spin on the usual Scalzi formula: a sharp commentary on contemporary sociopolitics and corporate greed… Trenchant, funny, grotesque, and improbably sweet.” Publishers Weekly: “Hugo Award winner Scalzi unleashes humorous hell on a cozy Midwestern setting in this fun fantasy that doubles as a tirade on private equity and public spectacle… With Scalzi’s dry wit on full display throughout, readers will have a blast dropping into Richland to mash with its monsters.” I’ll take…