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The Hunger of Her
THE HUNGER OF HER
Book One of the Feeder Trilogy
In a near-future England ruled by the Patriarchs, obedience isn’t just expected — it’s law. At eighteen, every girl is sent to a Refinement Centre to be shaped into the perfect, docile woman. But when Evangeline Boulton’s appetite proves too feral, too much, she’s marked as a danger to the state, and exiled to a secret facility where “difficult” girls are disappeared forever.
Inside the Rebellion Centre, Eve uncovers the she’s not sick. She’s not broken. She’s something more. Something the regime fears. A Feeder — part woman, part weapon — built by hunger, rage, and centuries of silenced women’s pain.
With her teeth sharpened and her body betraying its old limits, Eve escapes with other half-turned girls and a violent ex-receptionist who thrives on revenge. London is crumbling. The war has already begun. And Eve is about to become its god.
Brutal, bloody, and unflinchingly feminist, The Hunger of Her is a body-horror dystopia about rage, girlhood, and the monstrous power buried in every woman who’s been told to stay small.
Book One of the Feeder Trilogy
In a near-future England ruled by the Patriarchs, obedience isn’t just expected — it’s law. At eighteen, every girl is sent to a Refinement Centre to be shaped into the perfect, docile woman. But when Evangeline Boulton’s appetite proves too feral, too much, she’s marked as a danger to the state, and exiled to a secret facility where “difficult” girls are disappeared forever.
Inside the Rebellion Centre, Eve uncovers the she’s not sick. She’s not broken. She’s something more. Something the regime fears. A Feeder — part woman, part weapon — built by hunger, rage, and centuries of silenced women’s pain.
With her teeth sharpened and her body betraying its old limits, Eve escapes with other half-turned girls and a violent ex-receptionist who thrives on revenge. London is crumbling. The war has already begun. And Eve is about to become its god.
Brutal, bloody, and unflinchingly feminist, The Hunger of Her is a body-horror dystopia about rage, girlhood, and the monstrous power buried in every woman who’s been told to stay small.
329 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 27, 2025
About the author
E.L. Black
8 books36 followersE.L. Black is a student and self-published author from a small town in Hampshire, England. Specialising in psychological horror, thrillers, satire, and feminist fiction, her writing is defined by its sharp focus on female representation and unapologetically complex characters. Currently studying English Literature and Creative Writing, she plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Journalism. Black’s work often explores themes of female rage, revenge, and power, weaving feminist undertones throughout her stories. Her debut novel, Rage Ruins Pretty Girls, is a gripping feminist legal thriller that delves into the dark corners of justice, empowerment, and the complexities of womanhood.
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June 24, 2026
2.5/5
I would’ve loved more world building and a bit of a slower pace but the story is interesting
I would’ve loved more world building and a bit of a slower pace but the story is interesting
July 18, 2026
Alright, I have LOTS to discuss.
Firstly, I want to remark the talent of this young woman, E.L. Black, whose writing skills are absolutely out of this world. I'm amazed by this book's allure. Every page is carefully narrated, every sentence a beautiful piece by its own. I very much admire Black and hope to see more from her in the future. That said, I do have some constructive criticism I'd like to share.
First of all, I feel like the pacing was a little off. Eve escapes from the Centre, builds an army and takes over London in the span of, pretty much, a week. A major issue (not really an issue, the book is great by its own) for me was that Eve was mad from the start and we didn't get to grow angry with her. We were handed the fury and for most of the book we had to believe it was true. What I mean is that I would have liked to see Eve's rage steadily increase and be able to feel it with her. For an instance, it would have been really cool to have her experience the Centre for a little while instead of escaping within the first day, which would have let the readers learn about the Patriarchy and its sick doings through actions rather than stories.
I also feel like the message of the story doesn't really get through until the end of the book precisely for that reason: Eve is cruel and angry from the very beggining, and us, the readers, can't feel her rage and relate to it from the start. It makes the cannibalism and cruelty feel weird. And, listen up, I think cannibalism is a great metaphor, but it can't be gratuite. What really sold it for me was the direct reference to the regime in Afganistan, but that was close to the end of the story.
Also had a little problem with Luca. I believe his relationship with Eve is clearly meant to be romantic, but their interactions feel a bit forced and way too straightforward. Eve is very deranged by the point they are introduced and the setting for a potential suitor is not ideal either. And the fact that the only male supporter they have in the whole book is meant to be a love interest feels a bit shallow to me. Wouldn't it be more powerful if Luca's support was independent to female love and just for the sake of doing what's right? Ik it's not meant to be perceived like that, it's just an ick of mine.
Moreover, as much as I like how this book is narrated, Black does seem to have a particular liking for some expressions and by the end they do feel like kind of overused, which dials down the intensity of the prose. This is just me being picky, though.
All in all, I think Black is a great author in the making that just needs to mature a bit into her writing. Soon enough she'll be writing masterpieces, so I'm looking forward to the second installment of this trilogy!
Firstly, I want to remark the talent of this young woman, E.L. Black, whose writing skills are absolutely out of this world. I'm amazed by this book's allure. Every page is carefully narrated, every sentence a beautiful piece by its own. I very much admire Black and hope to see more from her in the future. That said, I do have some constructive criticism I'd like to share.
First of all, I feel like the pacing was a little off. Eve escapes from the Centre, builds an army and takes over London in the span of, pretty much, a week. A major issue (not really an issue, the book is great by its own) for me was that Eve was mad from the start and we didn't get to grow angry with her. We were handed the fury and for most of the book we had to believe it was true. What I mean is that I would have liked to see Eve's rage steadily increase and be able to feel it with her. For an instance, it would have been really cool to have her experience the Centre for a little while instead of escaping within the first day, which would have let the readers learn about the Patriarchy and its sick doings through actions rather than stories.
I also feel like the message of the story doesn't really get through until the end of the book precisely for that reason: Eve is cruel and angry from the very beggining, and us, the readers, can't feel her rage and relate to it from the start. It makes the cannibalism and cruelty feel weird. And, listen up, I think cannibalism is a great metaphor, but it can't be gratuite. What really sold it for me was the direct reference to the regime in Afganistan, but that was close to the end of the story.
Also had a little problem with Luca. I believe his relationship with Eve is clearly meant to be romantic, but their interactions feel a bit forced and way too straightforward. Eve is very deranged by the point they are introduced and the setting for a potential suitor is not ideal either. And the fact that the only male supporter they have in the whole book is meant to be a love interest feels a bit shallow to me. Wouldn't it be more powerful if Luca's support was independent to female love and just for the sake of doing what's right? Ik it's not meant to be perceived like that, it's just an ick of mine.
Moreover, as much as I like how this book is narrated, Black does seem to have a particular liking for some expressions and by the end they do feel like kind of overused, which dials down the intensity of the prose. This is just me being picky, though.
All in all, I think Black is a great author in the making that just needs to mature a bit into her writing. Soon enough she'll be writing masterpieces, so I'm looking forward to the second installment of this trilogy!
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March 1, 2026
One of my new favourites. Very original and insane, but also very real.
Eve stands out from a cast of incredible characters, all vividly and distinctly drawn through their personalities and presence alone.
She is not becoming a "monster" because she is empty, but because shes full—of memory, pain, and the realization of what was done to her.
Visceral prose. I think i felt the words more than i read them lol.
Page 145 made me tear up a bit. (if you know you know) Names, not numbers.
My only very small critique is that a few phrases and word choices felt slightly overused at times.
However, after reading the teaser for the next book in the series, I can already see clear growth and improvement in the writing.
Soooo excited for the next book to come out. Buying it as soon as it releases. :)
Eve stands out from a cast of incredible characters, all vividly and distinctly drawn through their personalities and presence alone.
She is not becoming a "monster" because she is empty, but because shes full—of memory, pain, and the realization of what was done to her.
Visceral prose. I think i felt the words more than i read them lol.
Page 145 made me tear up a bit. (if you know you know) Names, not numbers.
My only very small critique is that a few phrases and word choices felt slightly overused at times.
However, after reading the teaser for the next book in the series, I can already see clear growth and improvement in the writing.
Soooo excited for the next book to come out. Buying it as soon as it releases. :)
July 23, 2026
I love the concept, at so many points was I totally infatuated. The only downside is sometimes it feels rushed and repetitive and could definitely do with some more scene writing as at some points every scene blended into one. HOWEVER it is amazing and the concept is dystopian but not so far from the suffering of so many women which we cannot forget. I look forward to P2💕
July 26, 2026
3,5⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Did Not Finish
July 26, 2026The spelling mistakes were too much, DNF
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