Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth in Paperback

From the perspective of a horror industry expert, this novel has been described as a feminist horror story, blending dark humor and originality. It has been recognized by the New York Times as a Notable Book of the Year and praised by Buzzfeed as a buzz-worthy and ferocious horror comedy. The story follows Abby Lamb and her husband Ralph as they start a family and confront the darkness of their pasts. However, when they move in with Ralph's venomous and depressed mother Laura, their lives are turned upside down. After Laura's death, her ghost begins to haunt Abby and Ralph, leading them down a path of darkness and terror. In the end, Abby must make a sacrifice to break free from Laura's hold and prove her devotion to her husband.