Honest review of Human Soup

by Y.M. Miller (Author)

Updated at: 11/02/2025

In Y.M. Miller's "Human Soup," twenty-year-old Liam seeks escape from his dead-end job by landing a position at a local restaurant. His life takes a dark and unexpected turn with the arrival of Abby, the alluring barmaid. Abby is captivating, but her charm masks a sinister secret. This isn't your average workplace romance; Abby possesses a peculiar fascination with cheese – a fascination that extends to the gruesome and the intensely painful. Liam's dream of a better life quickly dissolves into a terrifying descent into chaos as he becomes entangled in Abby's dangerous game, where the line between attraction and horror blurs in a chillingly unpredictable tale.

4.1 / 24 ratings

Review Human Soup

Oh my goodness, Human Soup by Y.M. Miller was a wild ride! I absolutely devoured it in two sittings, just like I couldn't put down a particularly juicy piece of gossip. It’s not for the faint of heart, that’s for sure – this book is extreme horror done right. I went in expecting something unsettling, based on the description, but the sheer inventiveness and brutal creativity of the horror really blew me away. It’s the kind of story that stays with you, the images lingering long after you’ve turned the final page.

What really hooked me was Liam. He’s such a relatable character – a young guy stuck in a dead-end job, yearning for something more, and then BAM! He stumbles into a nightmare he could never have imagined. You instantly empathize with his desperation and his struggle to survive, even as he's forced to confront unimaginable horrors. He's the kind of protagonist you desperately root for, even when he's doing things you never thought you'd see a character you like do.

And Abby… oh, Abby. She's mesmerizing, a true femme fatale with a chilling twist. The author does a fantastic job of creating this unsettling ambiguity around her – is she a victim herself? A willing participant? Her character is complex and fascinatingly disturbing; I found myself equally captivated and repulsed. The whole dynamic between Liam and Abby is electric, a terrifying dance of manipulation and survival.

The setting – that restaurant from hell – is just as crucial to the story’s success. It's so vividly described, it practically feels like you're there, breathing in the stench of fear and… well, let's just say the air isn’t exactly fresh. Miller paints a truly disturbing picture of a place where normalcy is completely shattered, replaced by a sickening reality that’s both horrifying and strangely compelling.

The pacing is phenomenal. The story moves at a breakneck speed, keeping you constantly on the edge of your seat. You're never quite sure what's coming next, and that's a huge part of what makes it so effective. One minute you’re gripped by suspense, the next you're reeling from a particularly gruesome scene. It's a masterclass in building tension and delivering visceral shocks. Honestly, there were moments I had to put the book down, not because I was scared (well, maybe a little), but because I needed a moment to process the sheer intensity of it all.

Human Soup isn't just gore for gore's sake; it's a disturbing exploration of the human psyche, of the fragility of morality under extreme pressure, and the terrifying lengths people will go to for survival. It's a fun, nasty, inventive, grotesque, horrific, gut-wrenching, and ultimately unforgettable read. If you're looking for something truly unique and unsettling, look no further. Just be prepared… it’s a wild, wild ride.