COMFORT ME WITH APPLES has been on my radar for a while. Every time I saw the cover, it freaked me out. I was also intrigued by the premise, which gave me STEPFORD WIVES/Bluebeard vibes, and when I read the sample on Kindle, I loved the writing style. I am not a horror fan at ALL, but I love fairytale horror. One of my favorite recent horror novels was called HOUSE OF HOLLOW, and this seemed to cater to those who enjoy that same goth fantasy aesthetic.
The premise is pretty simple. Sophia lives in a beautiful house in a gated community with a husband who adores and spoils her. But then one day, she starts noticing little things-- locked doors, mysterious items-- that hint at a dark rot of uncertainty tainting her perfect life. She starts to question not just her husband, but also herself. And that is dangerous, indeed.
I don't want to say too much more about this book but I think it is a feminist tale (although it's couched in tragedy), and I think it's also a criticism of the misogyny that's latent in a lot of subsets of Judeo-Christian religions. I personally am not religious, so this didn't bother me at all, but I did wonder if this critique was what caused this book to have such mixed reviews among my friends. The fairytale aspect will also not appeal to everyone but I personally loved it. Can't wait to read more from this author.
4 out of 5 stars
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