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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
7 books34 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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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. :)
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