You Weren't Meant To Be Human

In Andrew Joseph White's chilling debut adult novel, "You Weren’t Meant to Be Human," a compelling mix of identity, survival, and transformation unfolds against the backdrop of an alien invasion in rural West Virginia. As festering hives of worms and flies offer struggling humans salvation in exchange for loyalty and fresh corpses, Crane discovers a chance to transition and live authentically. However, a dangerous turn of events with Levi, an ex-Marine, leads to a pregnancy that places incredible demands on Crane and his community, spiraling them into a harrowing descent. This visceral horror narrative explores the complexities of marginalized lives amid a hostile world.