ANOTHER MINI BOOK REVIEW FROM MY TBR!! The Bayou (Arden Powell), queer southern gothic horror this one changed me. might be one of my favorite reads. southern gothic horror with an supernatural/psychological twist. i can only describe the relationship as toxic yaoi with anton chigurh. EUGENE IS A SICK LITTLE FREAK!! the ending was devastating. themes of religious trauma and childhood abuse. the reveal was tragic. top 5. everything i could want in a book and more