'It was a tremendous, remarkable moment— when I realized that I loved her and loved her for far more than the mere use of her body as my home, my shelter.' - All that Remains is Yours to Keep

The above is from the first story about a beetle falling in love with the dead woman it inhabits. It pretty well sets the tone for the rest of these beautifully written, very dark, and sometimes disgusting stories. Many from the unusual perspectives of non-human critters. I especially loved the story with the eldery couple, where one of them has dementia (Bird and Bug are Happy).

'Bug wraps her arms around her, kissing her neck. If she could, she’d reach inside her and drag out the rotted weed of her memory and water it until it was healthy, pink, and new once more.' - Bird and Bug are Happy