Such Sharp Teeth

Rory Morris returns to her small hometown in Vermont to help her pregnant twin sister through a difficult time. Shortly after arriving, she experiences a violent encounter on a dark road that leaves her with strange new impulses and physical changes she struggles to understand. As Rory grapples with her transformation, she must navigate complex relationships with her sister, a potential new romance, and the suffocating atmosphere of small-town life. Her search for answers about what happened to her leads her down increasingly dangerous paths. This contemporary werewolf story combines horror elements with an exploration of sisterhood, bodily autonomy, and the challenge of confronting past trauma. The narrative considers what it means to embrace one's true nature while maintaining connections to family and community.

Readers describe this as a werewolf story that balances horror elements with emotional depth and female relationships. The book maintains a 3.8/5 rating on Goodreads (7,500+ ratings) and 4.2/5 on Amazon (450+ ratings). Readers praised: - The strong sister relationship at the core - Fresh take on werewolf mythology - Dark humor throughout - Exploration of bodily autonomy themes - Fast-paced second half Common criticisms: - Slow first half with delayed werewolf content - Main character comes across as immature/unlikeable - Romance subplot feels underdeveloped - Violence level too mild for horror fans From reviews: "The sister relationship felt real and messy in the best way" - Goodreads "Expected more actual werewolf action" - Amazon "Perfect balance of humor and horror" - StoryGraph "Character development dragged in early chapters" - LibraryThing

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🐺 Author Rachel Harrison drew inspiration for the werewolf transformation scenes from her own experiences with chronic pain and body horror. 🌙 The book explores themes of sisterhood and family bonds while subverting traditional werewolf story tropes that typically focus on male protagonists. 📚 Harrison's previous work "The Return" was named Best Horror Novel of 2020 by NPR, showing her established credentials in the horror genre. 🏙️ The story is set in a small town in upstate New York, an area Harrison knows well from her own upbringing in the region. 🐾 The novel combines elements of body horror, romantic comedy, and feminist themes - a departure from classic werewolf tales that often emphasize violence and masculine power.