Trad Wife
Trad Wife
A ‘traditional wife’ influencer allows a demonic creature to impregnate her in this unnerving horror novel, perfect for fans of Nightbitch and Mary, from the author of Serial Killer Support Group.
Every #tradwife needs a baby. She’ll get one at any cost.
When Camille Deming isn’t cooking, cleaning, or homesteading in her picture-perfect country farmhouse, she’s posting about her tradwife lifestyle for her online followers. She takes inspiration from other tradwives on social media, aspiring to be like them, but Camille’s missing a key component: a baby. And contrary to what she posts online, things with her husband Graham have been strained. Pressured by her eager followers, Camille fears that without a baby, her relationship will suffer and her social media will never grow out of its infancy.
When Camille discovers a mysterious, decrepit well in the wheatfield behind her house, she makes a wish for a baby. Afterwards, she has unsettling experiences that she convinces herself are angelic in nature, and when she’s visited one night by a strange creature, her wish comes true.
Camille’s pregnancy announcement gets more engagement than anything she’s ever posted—so what if Graham’s reaction is lukewarm? Camille’s life is finally falling into place. Never mind that her pregnancy is developing freakishly rapidly and she’s suddenly craving raw meat. Being a traditional wife is worth it.
Rosemary’s Baby for the digital age, this disturbing horror novel is one you’ll want to devour in just one bite.
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As a woman who is not a mom (nor intends to be one), I really enjoyed this book. While the motherhood narrative didn't appeal to me, I was all about the feminine rage aspect.
Although crotch goblins aren't for me, I do understand the instinct to protect your own at any cost which allowed me to stay intrigued with Sweetheart. The fact that she was a demon baby helped too, I suppose
While I've never had the desire to be a trad wife, this book made me appreciate my upbringing. I'm definitely grateful that my parents instilled in me the importance of education, establishing oneself, and being independent/self-sufficient.
An unfortunate life lesson for a teenage me that came in handy when I had to witness my mom put her money where her mouth was after my dad passed way. Putting all your dependence in another human being is a terrifying thought.
Maybe not for Camille since she got to dip out on the real world for a life sans consequences in the woods with the demon daddy, but for a normal co-dependent woman it is probably a terrifying thought to wonder what you're supposed to do after that person is gone. Hell, that's a terrifying thought for me as a married woman who works and isn't solely dependent on her husband. Granted, I was blessed with a husband that's the polar opposite of Graham (thankfully), so that's why my thought process would go that route. But then it makes me wonder about the women out there married to Grahams. Being treated as a servant instead of a part of the family. Having to act like everything is perfect all the time. Never having your cares or needs heard or met.
Pretending to be someone you're not to fit someone else's mold in the hopes and prayers that they'll eventually love you back. Being stuck in that situation seems even more terrifying. Especially if kids are involved, making that a worse situation to get out of. I hope any women in situations out there like that read this book, and get the courage to be their most authentic selves. The right people will love you for who you are. Just don't do what Camille did. That is ill advised
Anyway, if you've made it this far into my most likely incoherent ramblings. Bless your heart cause I am 100% a long winded yapper and you didn't ask for this but *shrugs* This was a great read, but if you're not a big gore reader don't read it or read at your own risk. Do what you want. You're your own person.