Recs if you like Little Darlings...

the gurls NEED to read horror books 💋 i wouldn’t say these are all horror but that’s left to the reader to make that assumption

pregnancy horror has been a prevalent form of body horror for decades, popularised by the arrival of rosemary’s baby. this list offers a mix of classics and more niche picks, traversing the many questions of authority, complexities, and subversions of the subgenre. these books explore pregnancy and its aftermath, sometimes literally, and sometimes through metaphor.

A collection of stories that explore themes of motherhood & mother-child relationships through a darker lens.

Tags: Horror, Motherhood, Matriarch, Matriarchy, Magical Realism, Thriller

Horror with themes surrounding motherhood, childbirth, pregnancy, and/or offspring that isn't quite so cute and cuddly. Proceed with caution..these books may bite.

A mix of the horrors of parenthood AND parents (particularly mothers) doing absolutely everything to protect their kids.

Motherhood and pregnancy horror . Suggestions are welcomed

Novels and short story collection that focus on motherhood and feminine rage