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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

When I hear a book referred to as feminist horror, there is always some concern that it will try to shove the message in my face. However, this book creeps up on you in a way that is jarring. Lila's anger starts to feel all-encompassing, something familiar and sharp. Caroline's trauma responses to the world around her feel equally familiar. The two sides of this coin are clear, the youthful anger of teen girls and the traumatized reactions to the things this can cause.

This book makes you question, should women live life in fear of consequences for not being polite, and kind? It reminded me of the song "Fire Drills" by Dessa. The idea that we are worth more than vigilance. The horror was haunting, the monsters something that kept me up at night. The message was clear, but if an in-your-face ideology is not your thing, there's enough horror and blood here to keep you reading.