Indie Book Review: Feeding Lucy by Mo Medusa

Feeding Lucy is a creepy folk horror story that, on the surface, is about a woman returning to her hometown after the death of her estranged mother. Frankie, or Franciska as she would rather not be called, plans for a quick, one-night trip for the reading of her mother's will, but a sinister winter storm and pleas from an old love convince her to stay until St. Lucy's feast.

There's much more going on beneath the surface, with themes of narcissism and parental...not codependency, exactly, but I'm not sure how to classify the mother/daughter relationship in this story (except as abusive). I appreciated the way this complicated relationship was explored.

“I can’t let you go, Franciska, why can’t you see that?”

Also, I enjoyed learning about Polish folklore and food! Mo Medusa drew from their Polish background plus their experience living in a Swedish neighborhood for the folklore and traditions.

The horror aspects are quite creepy, but the end lost me a bit. I was left with some questions that I wish had been explored. I think a little more worldbuilding, and a little less of a slow burn, would have made this a 5-star read for me.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.