A review by reading_under_covers
The Unmothers by Leslie J. Anderson

4.0

After experiencing her own tragedies, Marshall is sent by her editor to a small town to investigate a wild rumor that has been spreading: a horse has given birth to a human baby. Upon arrival, she’s met by insular townspeople who are holding back secrets at every turn.

As a former horse girl (who am I kidding, I’m still a horse girl), THE UNMOTHERS by Leslie J. Anderson was such a powerful folk horror.

There were so many aspects of this story that felt rooted in real life (in the most frightening way) and the oddities of the town would have easily fit into the confines of an X-Files episode!

The folklore embedded into the town was also incredibly intriguing, making the story all the more horrific for it.

A fantastic debut - I can’t wait to see what Leslie comes up with next!

Thanks to Quirk Books and Libro.fm for the ARC and ALC respectively!

Publication Date: August 6