Epeolatry Book Review: We Like It Cherry by Jacy Morris
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Title: We Like It Cherry
Author: Jacy Morris
Genre: Supernatural Horror
Publisher: Tenebrous Press
Publication date: 31st July, 2025
Synopsis: Ezra Montbanc is burned out. The reality series he hosts—immersing himself into the cultures and celebrations of Indigenous tribes—borders on pure exploitation and has been relegated to tax write-off status by the network; this was not the prestigious journalism career he had long envisioned.
Everything changes when Ezra receives an invitation to document the rites of a mysterious, hitherto unknown tribe: the Winoquin, who reside in the harrowing, inhospitable Arctic. Ezra and his crew depart immediately for the home of the Winoquin, only to find themselves in a bloody battle for survival against a mythical horror with a serious grudge against modern man.
We Like It Cherry is a story about identity and the quest for success, splashed with supernatural slasher vibes and the nail-biting relentlessness of survival horror.
We Like It Cherry, by Jacy Morris is a tome of terror, yet it permeates love. Morris has managed to amalgamate these antitheses through thorough existentialism. Exploring love for culture, community, adventure, self, and more. However, that caused the heart of the story to beat slowly. I enjoyed getting to know Ezra and Stu. Their damage makes them relatable, and their blossoming love has you rooting for their survival. Though, trudging through the story that slowly, made me feel like I was going to get frostbite instead of them. Especially during tense moments. I wanted to know what was going to happen to the people involved. Not ponder the effects of postmodern society’s deviation from its prehistoric roots.
Please, don’t get me wrong. I loves these kind of reflections and I agree with many of the sentiments shared within these pages, e.g., Ezra’s frustration with the evaporation of cultural authenticity and Jonesy, not knowing how to navigate the dangerous waters of postmodernism. I believe many readers will find what is said in this book to be relatable. It’s simply too much. It felt like a blitzkrieg of truth bombs. Were Morris to have cherry picked (pun intended) two or three themes central to the story and focused on them, I do believe I would have enjoyed this story.
Several times, I found myself thrown by the narrative style. The narrator isn’t one of the characters, but at times the narrator adopts the voice of the character. At first I thought this was supposed to be an internal monologue. But then I noticed that Morris used italics when the character was thinking. Thus, it had to be the narrator speaking. I did not appreciate this switching of idiolects.
Lastly, there was little to no foreshadowing of seemingly impactful information. I found myself saying “oh” more often than I care to. Look, I think the premise is awesome. Out in the snow, slim to none chances of survival. Rich cultural discussions and attention to detail. The themes of love, well-written dialogue and humor are fantastic. All the ingredients are there, I just didn’t enjoy the cake.
All in all, I would give We Like It Cherry, two and a half ravens.
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Luc Dantes is a high school English teacher by day and aspiring author by night. Their writing style is shaped by their experience living with ADD, as well as their identity as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Luc finds comfort in the horror genre, seeing it as a place to explore darker themes in a safe environment. Their work has been featured in Ghostwatch Zine’s Winter’s Warning quarterly issue in 2025, and they are set to be published in “Twisted Horrors,” a queer anthology curated by River Gardner in 2025.
As an avid reader, Luc has consistently ranked among Goodreads’ top users, placing in the top 25% of readers in 2023 and advancing to the top 10% of readers and top 1% of reviewers in 2024. Their literary interests span a wide range of genres, with a particular passion for horror, fantasy, and autobiographies.
As a writer, Luc aims to bring an honest, relatable perspective to readers through their work. Their experience as both a prolific reader and reviewer informs their writing, allowing them to craft stories that resonate with diverse audiences. Above all, Luc’s greatest passions are their loving spouse and children, who continue to inspire and support their literary journey.
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