Black Sheep

by Rachel Harrison

Book Overview

A New York Times Best Horror Book of the Year

A cynical twentysomething must confront her unconventional family's dark secrets in this fiery, irreverent horror novel from the author of Such Sharp Teeth and Cackle.

Nobody has a "normal" family, but Vesper Wright's is truly...something else. Vesper left home at eighteen and never looked back--mostly because she was told that leaving the staunchly religious community...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593545850
• ISBN13: 9780593545850
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Berkley Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

A Good Read!

Wow I think this is my first Rachel Harrison that I haven’t rated 5 stars 😢 I thought this was maybe 50 pages too long, there was some stuff in the middle I felt could be cut and it wasn’t as funny as I’m used to a Rachel Harrison being but as someone who suffers with a narcissistic parent, the emotional parts hit just right. All in all still a good one imo.

3.5 stars

BLACK SHEEP by Rachel Harrison This was not at all what I expected. Vesper has ostracized from her family and their strict religious community. One day she receives an unmarked invite to her cousin Rosie’s wedding to her former BF. Vesper’s curiosity gets the best of her so she returns to the compound to confront her family. This is not a horror or even remotely scary. The serious topics of toxic family dynamics, religious trauma and mommy/daddy issues are explored with a humorous twist. Though, those who belong to the often villainized cult mentioned in the story may take some offense at how they were portrayed. Personally, I was hoping for something darker, more atmospheric and creepy. I liked it, but didn’t love it. If you’re looking for a spooky season read that’s light on the scary and heavy on the camp, this would be a good choice. Rating: 3.5/5 ⭐️