The prose in this book was absolutely gorgeous - a perfect combination of a coming of age story, splatterpunk horror fest, and moving family drama. 

The Lamb follows Margot, a young girl who lives in a cabin in the woods with her unhinged mother Ruth. Ruth is complex - she's been a murderer and cannibal since she herself was young, picking off "strays" who wander into the woods looking for solace in the "safety" of her cabin home (very Hansel and Gretel-esqe). Margot has only ever known the cruel and twisted love of her mother - yet she still goes to public school and attempts to discover a world outside of her mother's bubble.

Everything changes though when a new stray, Eden, arrives, a woman who undoubtedly matches Ruth's freak - equally if not more starved for affection and human flesh. Together their hunger grows to a point where even Margot realizes she may not be safe from their ravenous appetite. The Lamb is gritty, vividly disgusting, and utterly heartbreaking. I'd highly recommend giving it a read through.