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⚠️ Before deciding to read this book, I highly recommend checking the trigger warnings. ⚠️

I stumbled upon this book while scrolling through the Libby app, and the title and genre immediately caught my attention. Naturally, I had to read it right away.

The story follows Winifred Notty, who becomes a governess in the Pounds household. But here’s the thing—Winifred is batshit crazy. She’s a ruthless killer, a wolf in wolf’s clothing, unbeknownst to the Pounds.

This book is grotesque, nauseating, and deeply unsettling. Reading from Winifred’s POV feels like experiencing a psychotic breakdown every few pages, and it’s wild. She’s like a twisted mix of Lizzie Borden and Patrick Bateman from American Psycho.

While the book is short, with brief chapters, it leaves more questions than answers. The plot holes are glaring, and as a reader, I felt a lack of closure.

That said, I still found it an interesting read. It delivers on gothic horror vibes, and I can see why it caught attention. I’ve read that A24 has acquired the rights for a film adaptation, which is exciting—I love their work, and I’m curious to see how they bring this unsettling story to life.

Again, check the trigger warnings before picking this up. This book isn’t for everyone.