Staff Pick
Somewhere between Rosemary's Baby and We Need to Talk About Kevin lies Baby Teeth, the story of a mother suffering at the hands of a child her husband believes is an angel. By turns nerve-wracking and darkly funny, Baby Teeth is an escapist journey into the life of a family being eaten alive from the inside. Recommended By Emily F., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
"A pulse-spiking thriller." --PopSugar
Sweetness can be deceptive.
In the tradition of THE DINNER and WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN comes a "bad seed" debut about a mom desperate to find help for her mute young daughter, whose disturbing behavior grows increasingly dangerous.
"Unnerving and unputdownable, Baby Teeth will get under your skin and keep you trapped in its chilling grip until the shocking conclusion." --New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline
Meet Hanna.
She's the sweet-but-silent angel in the adoring eyes of her Daddy. He's the only person who understands her, and all Hanna wants is to live happily ever after with him. But Mommy stands in her way, and she'll try any trick she can think of to get rid of her. Ideally for good.
Meet Suzette.
She loves her daughter, really, but after years of expulsions and strained home schooling, her precarious health and sanity are weakening day by day. As Hanna's tricks become increasingly sophisticated, and Suzette's husband remains blind to the failing family dynamics, Suzette starts to fear that there's something seriously wrong, and that maybe home isn't the best place for their baby girl after all.
From blazing new talent Zoje Stage, Baby Teeth is a story about a perfect-looking family, and a darling little girl who wants nothing more than to kill her mother.
Synopsis
"We Need to Talk About Kevin meets Gone Girl meets The Omen....a twisty, delirious read that will constantly question your sympathies for the two characters as their bond continues to crumble." --Entertainment Weekly
"A pulse-spiking thriller." --PopSugar
Sweetness can be deceptive.
In the tradition of THE DINNER and WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN comes a "bad seed" debut about a mom desperate to find help for her mute young daughter, whose disturbing behavior grows increasingly dangerous.
"Unnerving and unputdownable, Baby Teeth will get under your skin and keep you trapped in its chilling grip until the shocking conclusion." --New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline
Meet Hanna.
She's the sweet-but-silent angel in the adoring eyes of her Daddy. He's the only person who understands her, and all Hanna wants is to live happily ever after with him. But Mommy stands in her way, and she'll try any trick she can think of to get rid of her. Ideally for good.
Meet Suzette.
She loves her daughter, really, but after years of expulsions and strained home schooling, her precarious health and sanity are weakening day by day. As Hanna's tricks become increasingly sophisticated, and Suzette's husband remains blind to the failing family dynamics, Suzette starts to fear that there's something seriously wrong, and that maybe home isn't the best place for their baby girl after all.
From blazing new talent Zoje Stage, Baby Teeth is a story about a perfect-looking family, and a darling little girl who wants nothing more than to kill her mother.
Synopsis
"Best Summer Reads for 2018" --Publishers Weekly
"We Need to Talk About Kevin meets Gone Girl meets The Omen....a twisty, delirious read that will constantly question your sympathies for the two characters as their bond continues to crumble." --Entertainment Weekly
"A pulse-spiking thriller." --PopSugar
Sweetness can be deceptive.
In the tradition of THE DINNER and WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN comes a "bad seed" debut about a mom desperate to find help for her mute young daughter, whose disturbing behavior grows increasingly dangerous.
"Unnerving and unputdownable, Baby Teeth will get under your skin and keep you trapped in its chilling grip until the shocking conclusion." --New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline
Suzette is a devoted stay-at-home mother doing everything she can to connect with her seven-year-old daughter, who cannot--or will not--speak. But ever since Hanna was a baby, Suzette couldn't help but feel despised by her. Manipulated. And scared to death.
Alex, Hanna's father, wants to believe his wife's accounts of Hanna's cruel and unusual behavior. The only problem is that Alex has never really seen it, himself: Hanna shows him nothing but love. Which is driving Suzette literally crazy. Could it be that Hanna is just a typical, naughty girl--one whose everyday antics toward her mother point to intelligence, creativity, maybe even charm? Or is Hanna, as Suzette fears, actually trying to kill her?
A powerhouse, razor-sharp novel of psychological suspense from blazing new talent Zoje Stage, Baby Teeth raises more questions than it answers--and will leave you guessing until its shocking conclusion.
Synopsis
"Best Summer Reads for 2018"--Publishers Weekly
A battle of wills between mother and daughter reveals the frailty and falsehood of familial bonds in award-winning playwright and filmmaker Zoje Stage's tense novel of psychological suspense, Baby Teeth.
Afflicted with a chronic debilitating condition, Suzette Jensen knew having children would wreak havoc on her already fragile body. Nevertheless, she brought Hanna into the world, pleased and proud to start a family with her husband Alex. Estranged from her own mother, Suzette is determined to raise her beautiful daughter with the love, care, and support she was denied.
But Hanna proves to be a difficult child. Now seven-years-old, she has yet to utter a word, despite being able to read and write. Defiant and anti-social, she refuses to behave in kindergarten classes, forcing Suzette to homeschool her. Resentful of her mother's rules and attentions, Hanna lashes out in anger, becoming more aggressive every day. The only time Hanna is truly happy is when she's with her father. To Alex, she's willful and precocious but otherwise the perfect little girl, doing what she's told.
Suzette knows her clever and manipulative daughter doesn't love her. She can see the hatred and jealousy in her eyes. And as Hanna's subtle acts of cruelty threaten to tear her and Alex apart, Suzette fears her very life may be in grave danger...
"Unnerving and unputdownable, Baby Teeth will get under your skin and keep you trapped in its chilling grip until the shocking conclusion."--New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline
"We Need to Talk About Kevin meets Gone Girl meets The Omen...a twisty, delirious read that will constantly question your sympathies for the two characters as their bond continues to crumble."--Entertainment Weekly
"A deliciously creepy read."--New York Post
"A pulse-spiking thriller."--PopSugar
Synopsis
One of Entertainment Weekly's Must-Read Books for July - People Magazine's Book of the Week - One of Bustle's "Fifteen Books With Chilling Protagonists That Will Keep You Guessing" - One of PopSugar's "25 Must-Read Books That Will Make July Fly By " - One of the "Biggest Thrillers of the Summer"--SheReads - A Barnes and Noble Blog Best Thriller for July - "New & Noteworthy" --USA Today - "Summer 2018 Must-Read"--Bookish - "One of 11 Crime Novels You Should Read in July"--Crime Reads - "Best Summer Reads for 2018"--Publishers Weekly - "The Five Best Horror Books of 2018-2019"--Forbes
"Gripping"--InStyle
"Propulsive."--New York Times Book Review
"A wholly original and terrifically creepy story."--Refinery29
"A twisty, delirious read"--EntertainmentWeekly.com
"A deliciously creepy read."--New York Post
MEET HANNA: Seven-year-old Hanna is a sweet-but-silent angel in the eyes of her adoring father Alex. He's the only person who understands her. But her mother Suzette stands in her way, and she'll try any trick she can think of to get rid of her. Ideally for good.
MEET SUZETTE: Suzette loves her daughter, but after years of expulsions and strained home schooling, her precarious health and sanity are weakening day by day. She's also becoming increasingly frightened by Hanna's little games, while her husband Alex remains blind to the failing family dynamics. Soon, Suzette starts to fear that maybe their supposedly innocent baby girl may have a truly sinister agenda.
A battle of wills between mother and daughter reveals the frailty and falsehood of familial bonds in award-winning playwright and filmmaker Zoje Stage's tense novel of psychological suspense, Baby Teeth.
"Unnerving and unputdownable, Baby Teeth will get under your skin and keep you trapped in its chilling grip until the shocking conclusion."--New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline
"We Need to Talk About Kevin meets Gone Girl meets The Omen...a twisty, delirious read that will constantly question your sympathies for the two characters as their bond continues to crumble."--Entertainment Weekly
"A pulse-spiking thriller."--PopSugar