by DB Stephens — The police aren’t helping these women escape their violently abusive partners. But someone has decided it’s time for them to step up.
Tag: abuse
Don’t Make Me Laugh
by Julia Raeside — Shines a Me Too searchlight on the comedy circuit. The nice guy is the usual toxic creep. Will he get his comeuppance?
Kitty Collins series: How To Kill Men… and You’d Look Good in a Coffin
by Katy Brent — A fun series with a serious message. Too many men are violent against women. They don’t all get away with it.
When We Were Silent
by Fiona McPhillips — When We Were Silent is a raging, screaming #MeToo. It’s also very well written: well constructed and vivid, with strong characters and plot.
The Best Way to Bury Your Husband
by Alexia Casale — The Best Way to Bury Your Husband is, surprisingly, a very moving AND uplifting AND very funny book about domestic abuse and violence. Really!
Tell Me What I Am
by Una Mannion — Portrays coercive control and domestic violence. Highlights the difficulties facing victims’ families and the lack of legal support.
Such Sharp Teeth
by Rachel Harrison — Rage, trauma, resilience and transformation. Women finding strength and learning to face the world without (or with less) fear.
How To Kill Men and Get Away With It
by Katy Brent — Entertaining novel about a one-woman quest to redress the balance. Too many men are violent against women. They don’t all get away with it.
Lullaby Beach
by Stella Duffy — A rich, engrossing novel about women’s lives, abusive relationships, lifelong trauma, and speaking out.
Just Ignore Him
by Alan Davies — A glimpse into the lifelong effects of terrible childhood events. Just Ignore Him is a a beautiful, unforgettable, sad, funny and brave book.
A Good Father
by Catherine Talbot — Des is a good father. He loves his wife and children more than anything. So much that he’s determined to take care of them, once and for all.