Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Looking for a book that will emotionally sucker-punch you while also making you question your life choices? Look no further than Roe V. Wade by Matt Shaw—a horror novel so unsettling, you’ll want to read it with the lights on, a therapist on speed dial, and maybe a stress ball nearby.

At just 79 pages, this book is the literary equivalent of a horror espresso shot—quick, intense, and likely to leave you shaking. Shaw pulls no punches, serving up a raw, gut-wrenching, and gloriously disgusting take on the anxieties surrounding the overturning of Roe v. Wade. If you thought the real-life situation was terrifying, wait until you see what extreme horror fiction does with it. Spoiler: It’s not for the faint of heart.

Matt Shaw’s Signature Blend of Trauma & Terror

Shaw doesn’t just write horror; he slaps you in the face with it and dares you to keep reading. His ability to weave visceral, emotionally charged, and downright nauseating narratives is on full display here. This book isn’t just about gore—it’s a cautionary tale wrapped in blood-soaked nightmare fuel, and it will absolutely leave a mark (possibly a psychological one).

What makes Roe V. Wade stand out is how personal it feels. You can practically hear Shaw screaming into the void as he explores his own fears, frustrations, and existential dread about the future. It’s horrifying because it’s real, and that’s what makes it stick with you long after you’ve finished reading (or after you’ve attempted to scrub your brain with bleach).

Final Thoughts: Read at Your Own Risk

If you’re looking for a lighthearted, feel-good read, this ain’t it. But if you want a book that will rattle your soul, make you think, and possibly make you regret eating before reading, then Roe V. Wade is for you. Just do yourself a favor and check the trigger warnings first—because once you dive in, there’s no un-reading what you’ve read.

Four stars because while it’s brilliantly brutal, I also need a nap, a hug, and probably a session with a licensed professional. And thank Dumbledore I can’t have kids. 💀📖