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A review by justanotherfinalgirlreview
The Unmothers by Leslie J. Anderson
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Extra Extra-Read All About it: Horse Gives birth to a human boy and fathered by local 16 year old Boy
Folk Horror, Crime Fiction, small town America and its horse industry
Motherhood can be scary and dangerous for any woman-especially when faced alone. Leslie builds a layered mystery for readers by taking the horrors of birth and motherhood and asks us to question if the tabloid story of a horse giving birth to a human baby could be true, can it be covering up an unwanted baby? Can local folktales and legends hide more than meets the eye?
Motherhood can be scary and dangerous for any woman-especially when faced alone. Leslie builds a layered mystery for readers by taking the horrors of birth and motherhood and asks us to question if the tabloid story of a horse giving birth to a human baby could be true, can it be covering up an unwanted baby? Can local folktales and legends hide more than meets the eye?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Addiction, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Animal death, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Miscarriage
Minor: Pregnancy, Violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Sexism, Self harm, and Religious bigotry