This gothic horror, fairy-tale coming of age story is one of my favorite reads of 2025! The Lamb (2025) by Lucy Rose is a wonderfully written easy read but not easy to digest. I rooted for the main character, Little One, telling us her story of living in a cottage in the woods with her mother: a story of neglect, cannibalism, Sapphic love and growing up trying to find love in a dysfunctional world. If you enjoy body horror and make it through page 2, it is a terrific read.
Also, try Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito and The Eyes are the Best Part by Monika Kim.