What people read and why is a pair of questions that have been asked by librarians and those in the book industry for years. It’s a question that can’t really be answered because it changes between people, and even within an individual daily. Those questions won’t be asked here though, because these are the reads some of our librarians use as comfort reads! Get in reader, we’re getting cozy!

Female rage has gained popularity across all media in recent years. While women’s anger has been used in storytelling for centuries, it often mirrored gender stereotypes and maladaptive types of rage.

These female rage characters showcase adaptive or constructive types of rage. They’re victims of a larger societal issue and enact vengeance on their oppressor. They are willing to get their hands dirty and be their own savior, even if it means they become the villain or are perceived as one. It can also be a means for the character to stand up for themselves or others and provide a sense of empowerment.

Check out one of these novels to experience these complex female characters and the rage they portray.