Grimdark with Benefits? Jim’s Review of The Monsters We Feed

Some fantasy books flirt with darkness… The Monsters We Feed dives straight in. This is Thomas Howard Riley’s latest visit to Luminaworld—the same brutal, fascinating setting as We Break Immortals—and it’s a story that mixes lust, lies, blood, and redemption into one gritty, unforgettable tale. In this episode, Jim reviews this adults-only fantasy novel in a spoiler-lite way, sharing what worked, what shocked, and why he ultimately enjoyed this book even more than Riley’s debut.

If you’re curious whether this world of flawed heroes, monstrous villains, and unapologetically mature themes might be your kind of fantasy—this review is for you.

💥 Watch to find out what makes The Monsters We Feed one of the most daring fantasy reads of recent years.

📚 Learn why Jim recommends reading We Break Immortals first—but says this one might be the better book.

😈 And yes, there will be boom chicka boom-boom jokes. You’ve been warned.

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0:00 - Opening

2:11 - Book Basics

2:40 - Why I Read It

4:11 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis

5:23 - Jim’s Reaction

6:38 - 8 Reasons You Might Want To Read!

8:11 - Does Reading Order Matter?

8:48 - Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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