Eldest daughter syndrome
Fiction of all genres that explore what it means to cannibalize the self in service of others; the invisible labor, the elusive rewards, and the smothering of all else. Books do not need to feature actual eldest daughters. Always open to suggestions!
created by ayzrules
last updated February, 2026
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this a more silly one by i immediately thought of beezus and ramona
LOL REAL
ayzrulesOP
LOL WAIT I barely remember this but I see itâs inspired your username
I am once again coming onto your doorstep like an annoying salesman to say "The Works of Vermin fits in the list" đ. But also, I feel this in my bones. Great topic for a list!
Wow a personal call out huh!
The Bog Wife might fit this list! Itâs probably only 2 of the 5 POVs that really embody this, but it does play out in the way the other characters interact with them and the narrative.
ayzrulesOP
Yooo wait that sounds so good, thank you! Iâve added đââïž
100% agree, eda my beloved đ©
i feel personally victimised by this list
ayzrulesOP
look what else is pagebound but a place to endlessly be called out and call yourself out LOL
no truer words have ever been spoken đââïž
What do you think of my sister the serial killer for this list?
ohhh feeling seen and called out simultaneously
Saaaaaame
ayzrulesOP
that's what pagebound is for! heehee
I swear this is a serious rec!! Three Holidays and a Wedding - because Maryam for sure!!
I think it's because we talked about this book so much yesterday, but my mind went there immediately as well đđ€
I definitely think itâs because we had just talked about it so it was fresh in my mind, but it does fit the list theme for sure đ đ«
ayzrulesOP
Hahaha I believe you! Added!
worry by alexandra tanner might work for this list! (probably could think of more but it immediately springs to mind)
ayzrulesOP
that sounds like such a cool book, thank you!
