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The Church of the Mountain of Flesh

Kyle Wakefield
4.8 / 5.0
Published: 2024

Description

In the shadow of a decaying landscape, two souls find each other amidst the wreckage of existence. This is a story of profound transformation, where the boundaries between body, spirit, and the infinite blur into a singular, aching pulse. As grief threatens to consume everything, a strange and sacred love begins to bloom in the most unlikely of places. It is a haunting exploration of what it means to truly inhabit one’s own skin while the world around you unravels in cosmic, surrealist beauty. This novel weaves a delicate tapestry of transgender identity against a backdrop of existential dread and visceral desire. It is a deeply literary experience, balancing gut-wrenching sorrow with moments of awe-inspiring transcendence. Readers will find themselves pulled into a narrative that refuses to shy away from the darker corners of human experience, yet remains anchored by a tender, unwavering connection between its protagonists. If you are seeking a story that challenges the traditional limits of romance and horror, this work offers a visceral, transformative journey. It is a masterpiece of queer art that celebrates the resilience of the heart when faced with the overwhelming chaos of the universe. Prepare to be changed by a love that defies death itself.

Customer Reviews

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Cyril Mezden
October 22, 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+

This book is a masterpiece, and my new favorite. Literary, sentimental, gut-wrenching, dreadful, transformative, awe-inspiring… There aren’t enough words of praise that I could lay at the altar of this book that would do it justice. I came for the tentacles, but stayed for the feeling of being seen & understood by the ever-revolving eye of an omnipotent, amoral God. Get into it!!
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Shrike
August 30, 2025
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Vivid and literary

The Church of the Mountain of Flesh is a unique piece of queer art full of vivid literary prose and cosmic chaos. Wakefield's more surrealist and lyrical moments make for a striking juxtaposition with Sole's blunt manner. The visual art is what initially grabbed my attention and remains my favorite part of the book. I grabbed the hardcover a while back and stunning does not begin to describe how it looks in person. While this book was an interesting read, I would not call it an easy read in style nor subject matter. Between time jumps and stilted dialogue, I often felt lost somewhere along the way. I haven't quite figured out if I found this more frustrating or interesting. I tend to struggle with a larger cast of characters so it's very possible this was a me issue. Thanks to the Indie Ink Awards for the chance to check this book out during the judging process. While I do own a copy, I had not read it prior to judging. My review does not necessarily reflect what or how I scored the book.