Horror About Feminine Rage

Flatiron BooksAs fascination turns to obsession, two women drag each other into an academic horror of forgery, murder, and rage, destined to be devoured by readers of PLAIN BAD HEROINES and IF WE WERE VILLAINS Feminine rage horror is, well, all the rage right now. These stories of women who are at their wits’ end with systemic injustice, societal expectations, and daily sexism give voice to real-life struggles. They also give readers an outlet for this frustration, allowing characters to lean into their rage, anger, and power while confronting these issues in bloody and satisfying ways. On this list, you’ll find a young adult dealing with her mom’s new boyfriend, a woman reeling in the aftermath of her sister’s murder, and a colonial widow fighting for her right to keep possession of her farm. Whether it’s a bloodbath or psychological terror, the women in these six horror books about feminine rage leave readers saying, “Good for her!” The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim After her dad cheats on her mom and leaves the family behind for another woman, Ji-won’s mom starts dating a man named George. George’s bravado, wandering eye, and condescension toward Ji-won and her sister soo...