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All Things Devour
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Expected 1 May 26Is it the nature of monsters to be drawn to the dark, or is it fear which drives them to hide within its empty embrace?
All Theodore Villin has ever known is hiding from his own monsters—be that the feminine stranger he sees in the mirror, the sinful cravings that claw at the pits of his stomach, or the devil Father Thompson says has taken root in his very soul. His running never ends.
But when the abandoned manor atop Widow’s Peak is purchased at last, Theodore finds himself surrounded by monsters he does not wish to hide from. An artist who paints death and decay. A ghost being devoured by the wallpaper. And himself, whose monster lingers behind his teeth and waits.
He need only open his mouth,
and eat.
All Theodore Villin has ever known is hiding from his own monsters—be that the feminine stranger he sees in the mirror, the sinful cravings that claw at the pits of his stomach, or the devil Father Thompson says has taken root in his very soul. His running never ends.
But when the abandoned manor atop Widow’s Peak is purchased at last, Theodore finds himself surrounded by monsters he does not wish to hide from. An artist who paints death and decay. A ghost being devoured by the wallpaper. And himself, whose monster lingers behind his teeth and waits.
He need only open his mouth,
and eat.
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Expected publication May 1, 2026
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Mawce Hanlin
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Mawce Hanlin is a queer, neurodivergent author and editor with a Master’s of Arts in English and Creative Writing through Southern New Hampshire University.
When they aren’t writing, they’re playing D&D or hunched over some sort of creative project—whether that be digital art, cosplay creation, or whatever recent hyperfixation has sunk its claws into their brain.
Currently living in Oklahoma with their partner and fur babies, Mawce writes fantastical stories that focus on queer and disabled characters learning to love themselves, finding their people, and finding their home.
Mawce Hanlin is a queer, neurodivergent author and editor with a Master’s of Arts in English and Creative Writing through Southern New Hampshire University.
When they aren’t writing, they’re playing D&D or hunched over some sort of creative project—whether that be digital art, cosplay creation, or whatever recent hyperfixation has sunk its claws into their brain.
Currently living in Oklahoma with their partner and fur babies, Mawce writes fantastical stories that focus on queer and disabled characters learning to love themselves, finding their people, and finding their home.
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All Things Devour is an achingly beautiful book, one that I'll think for for a long time coming. It is unashamed to look into blood and decay to see the beauty within.
The prose and writing really swept me away at times. (I have so many highlights!!)
The characters spring to life and you can feel their struggles and desperation as if they were your own. Theodore, Azizi, and Kolfina hold a special place in my heart and they deserve the world!! Their dynamic is so sweet and really lovely to watch unfold. (also the spice...emotional and raw in the best way)
Themes of self acceptance, being truly seen, and finding your people really hits. Sprinkle in realizing the 'otherness' within you that you thought could only be weakness but really it was one of your greatest strengths? chefs kiss!
Devour the world and all it has to offer, all you have to do it take that first bite
All Things Devour is an achingly beautiful book, one that I'll think for for a long time coming. It is unashamed to look into blood and decay to see the beauty within.
The prose and writing really swept me away at times. (I have so many highlights!!)
The characters spring to life and you can feel their struggles and desperation as if they were your own. Theodore, Azizi, and Kolfina hold a special place in my heart and they deserve the world!! Their dynamic is so sweet and really lovely to watch unfold. (also the spice...emotional and raw in the best way)
Themes of self acceptance, being truly seen, and finding your people really hits. Sprinkle in realizing the 'otherness' within you that you thought could only be weakness but really it was one of your greatest strengths? chefs kiss!
Devour the world and all it has to offer, all you have to do it take that first bite
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