Spite – Katy Bauer

Description

Spite by Katy Bauer is a sharp, irreverent, and darkly comic novel that taps into the restless discontent many people feel in the era of curated perfection and social comparison. It follows the chaotic, often hilarious life of a thirty-something mother—exhausted, frazzled, and half-drowning in nappies and existential dread—who, along with her equally disillusioned best friend, decides to stop envying the shiny, smugly successful people around them… and outdo them instead.

What begins as a petty, spite-driven idea soon spirals into a wild series of schemes and adventures as they chase success on their own outrageous terms. Along the way, Katy Bauer explores themes of motherhood, identity, female friendship, and the absurdity of modern life with biting wit and unexpected tenderness.

If you enjoy books with flawed, funny female leads and a dash of social satire — think Bridget Jones meets Fleabag with a sprinkle of revenge fantasy — this one’s for you.