Burden Hill has a secret. Not only is it home to witches, werewolfs and giant, cannibalistic frogs, but their best defense against it is a ragtag team of animals, led by stony husky, Ace. Beasts of Burden: Animal Rites is a sometimes scary, sometimes funny, always interesting romp through horror tropes, with a dynamic cast of furry characters.
There's so many paranormal investigation narratives around at the moment, from Supernatural through to the more recent Penny Dreadful, Powers, Morning Glories, and more. The list goes on! Which is why it's pretty damn fun to see such a different take on it. Part Animals of Farthing Wood and part American Horror Story, Beasts of Burden is a beautifully told anthology of creepy and poignant stories. To be honest, I wasn't so sure I was into it at the start. The first stories feel a little laboured, a little heavy on exposition, but then A Dog and His Boy happened and I was hooked.
This is only the first volume of the series, so I'm hoping it continues to pick up as it goes, and that we get to know a little more about the wealth of supporting characters that makes Beasts of Burden such a compelling read. Particularly the two cats, the dachshund and Miranda. Plus the art in this thing is divine.
4 out of 5 cult rats.
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