Okay, so maybe some of the mothers and/or children in these books are a little over the top. But that doesn’t keep us from identifying with the strong familial pull we have towards our mothers and children, or on the other hand, understanding the damage they can inflict. Bonus rec since it’s Halloween season: If you like stories like these, and want to read one where the mother is a straight-up nightmare, I highly recommend Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth. It’s SO disturbing and SO good. If you love stories about mothers and their children, or mysteries and thrillers, or both, check out 9 Spine-Tingling Psychological Thrillers About Motherhood, 9 Great Books About Motherhood To Add To Your TBR Pile, and sign up for Unusual Suspects, our weekly mystery newsletter!
