Recs if you like Acts of Desperation...

An emergent subgrene by and about strange women on themes of female rage, sisterhood, hunger, attraction, beauty, motherhood, violence, and much more.

Books that are atmospheric, emotionally unsettling, beautifully written, a little weird, and linger long after you finish them.

supporting women's rights and very very wrongs

feminine rage, (mostly sapphic) yearning and general vibes that would make hozier, mitski and florence + the machine proud. inspired by the amazing mimi_reads & astraios! suggestions welcome<3

Lit fic books to read for the aesthetic

None of the characters in these books do themselves any favors in being the heroes of their own stories. Some may be more likable than others, but they all are students in the art of self sabotage. Featuring hubris, obsession, greed, apathy, vanity, addiction, power & fame, or just plain old psychopathy. Some are humorous and some are decidedly not and some have a happy endings and some are tragic through and through. Either way, you’re in for a fascinating ride. Recommendations encouraged!

for those who don't conform to the norm.

All sorts of stories about all sorts of women. Mostly litfic, some horror.

If you’ve ever made eye contact with a mirror and said “this is a mess” but also “i’m kinda iconic for this,” congrats, this list is for you.

A list of books I have come across when looking for books that fit this theme. Please leave a comment if there is something I should add.

A collection of books by Irish authors that I've loved or am looking forward to!

I noticed a trend in some of my recent reads, in which authors chose to leave the disappointing or downright abusive and criminal men unnamed. I started researching this and expanded it a bit. I haven't read them all, and some don't fit quite as cleanly as my original 3 - Hamnet, A Dowry of Blood, and Bright Young Women, so please let me know if you feel some don't fit well at all, or if you have additional suggestions!!

Recent beauties from the Emerald Isle.

eat them alive

Ongoing.

Fiction (mainly lit fic) from Ireland and Northern Ireland