Why read Such Sharp Teeth?

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A young woman in need of a transformation finds herself in touch with the animal inside in this gripping, incisive USA Today bestselling novel from the author of Cackle and The Return.

Rory Morris isn’t thrilled to be moving back to her hometown, even if it is temporary. There are…

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1 author picked Such Sharp Teeth as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Marielle Thompson

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This feminist take on a werewolf story was the perfect balance of funny and seriously moving, with a good dose of stomach-twisting body horror tossed in occasionally.

I went into this story expecting horror and humor, and while it certainly has both, it was the exploration of ways the world takes woman's agency of their own bodies that really moved me. The main character's transformation into a werewolf serves as a subtle and masterfully crafted metaphor for surviving sexual assault, with an embracing of female rage that was so satisfying to read.

Harrison is a master of feminist horror that…

From Marielle's 3 favorite reads in 2023.