Reading Like… is a new feature on my Substack where I create and share a TBR pile I think a specific character would like based on what I know about them. Whether they love reading or not, I think I can find the perfect book for them!
Who is Ginger?
Ginger is the death-obsessed older sister of Brigitte Fitzgerald. She’s angsty, angry, and against authority - the typical trademarks of a regular teenage girl. The thing that sets her apart is a local attack by a werewolf, leading to a transformation for not only Ginger, but the rest of her family & town as well.
Ginger Fitzgerald’s TBR
SUCH SHARP TEETH by Rachel Harrison
What It’s About: Told from the perspective of a girl post-attack who finds herself transforming in ways she can’t explain, this has all the makings of a fun, campy, comedic werewolf classic.
Why Ginger Would Like It: Ginger would find a lot to relate to in our main character here, as well as familiarity within the sister relationship featured as a primary focus as well.
NIGHTBITCH by Rachel Yoder
What It’s About: A stay-at-home mom starts experiencing a transformative experience when she spends her nights as a dog.
Why Ginger Would Like It: Although the themes of motherhood may be mostly lost on Ginger, the way she looks after her younger sister may stir up some related feelings. I also think the descriptions of freedom by the main character would hit home for her.
THE EYES ARE THE BEST PART by Monika Kim
What It’s About: After Ji-won’s father cheats on her mother, she finds her life, family, and own mental health unraveling in the way of bloody dreams and dark appetites.
Why Ginger Would Like It: Told from the perspective of an older sister finding a taste for… darker things, Ginger would love this darkly fun romp into family drama and eyeball morsels.
THE LOVER by Silvia Moreno Garcia
What It’s About: Sisterly jealousy, revenge, and forbidden love.
Why Ginger Would Like It: Although it’s got a bit more of a romantic lean, I think the darkness of this and the fairy tale aspects would be a great fit for Ginger’s obsession with death and scary things.
Do you have any book recs for Ginger’s TBR? Have you read any of the books on this list? I’d love to know!
