About

The Book of Zog is written by Alec Hutson.

The Book of Zog book cover

Blurb

What were the Great Old Ones like before they were old?

In the shadow of cosmic horrors, newly-birthed entity Zogrusz must come to understand his true nature, learn how to wield his dreadful powers, and search for meaning in the mad spaces between the stars. Hopefully, he’ll make some friends along the way.

Also, there’s a cat.

A Lovecraftian cozy fantasy.

Review

I've enjoyed reading books by Alec Hutson. So, when I got a chance to read an ARC for "The Book of Zog", it was an easy decision to make. I also happened to note that every title by the author so far has always begun with The.

This was a nice mix of cozy and powerful cosmic beings. Zog is an Eldritch Horror, but grows outside the influence of Old Ones. With experimentation and experiences, he adapts to the world he landed in. Along the way, he gets to meet and become companions with other kinds of cosmic beings.

Good things rarely last. Zog and friends have to work together and get help to avoid the destruction of this planet. Though things get dark a few times, overall the book is lighthearted. It even ends with a nice laugh.

What I liked most were the introductions of the various cosmic beings and their interactions with Zog. I would've liked a little more depth for certain events, but with events moving on a cosmic scale, perhaps that wouldn't have fit the plot.

My rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟☆

What others are saying

From Jz Zippy's review on goodreads:

Fun space fantasy that will appeal to fans of Futurama or Chris Fox's Dark Lord Bert. This book is about a young Eldritch Horror with the sensibilities of a human and the mouth tendrils of a squid. He joins up with a motley crew of space weirdos. Do they have to save a planet from destruction? Maybe they'll be the ones destroying the planet. You'll have to read it to find out.

Bingo

/r/Fantasy/ 2022 bingo categories:

  • Standalone (HM)
  • Name in the Title
  • Published in 2022
  • Non-Human Protagonist (HM)
  • Self-Published OR Indie Publisher (HM)
  • Shapeshifters (HM)