'Chilling... Maeve begins to see that only by confronting the secrets of her own eerie past will she avoid an even eerier future. Recommended for fans of creepy'
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<em>Just Like Mother</em> examines the internalised misogyny that influences women to force expectations of motherhood onto each other
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With a plot featuring a cult, a creepy old house and motherhood, it's a welcome addition to the maternal horror canon of <em>Rosemary's Baby </em>and <em>The Babadook</em>
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Heltzel's novel bursts onto the scene with all the power and gore of a home birth. With unforgettable characters and details that will haunt your dreams, <em>Just Like Mother</em> is set to be one of the year's most talked about books. I tore through this urgent, timely, and deeply disturbing tale....and I'll think of it every time I field an uncomfortable question about my own childless status
- Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author,
A fierce, frightening novel that examines autonomy, motherhood, and the dark side of feminine power with savage precision. <em>Just Like Mother</em> is a total thrill ride. Buckle up and be warned - there's no calling for Mommy
- Rachel Harrison, author of The Return and Cackle,