Book Review: ‘Beware The Woman: A Novel’ By Megan Abbott

Jacy and her husband met, and got married after four months. Now they’re expecting their baby, and decide to go on a road trip from New York to visit his father, Dr. Ash, in upstate Michigan. At first things seem okay, his father is a great host. Then things start to get weird, and when Jacy starts bleeding, she’s rushed to a baby doctor friend of Dr. Ash. She should be okay with rest. Jacy starts to feel things getting out of control here. She’s learning secrets, hearing hushed voices, and having to deal with a creepy caretaker, named Mrs. Brandt. Jacy wants to leave right away but Jed is resistant, as he is controlled by his father. Then a shocking secret is revealed, Jacy finds herself in danger, and may not be able to get out with her baby. This is a great, eerie, spooky, twisty, fun novel, that only Megan Abbott can write. It will keep you engaged, and not want to put it down.

You can pick up Beware The Woman in stores on Tuesday, May 30th from Putnam.