When a woman is wronged, her fury becomes a force to be reckoned with. Taking center stage, these women unleash their rage in powerful ways—whether seeking vengeance, fighting injustice, or confronting betrayal. From vengeful assassins to defiant survivors, these stories explore the raw power of women facing the world’s darkest forces.

Mary: An Awakening of Terror by Nat Cassidy

What’s one way to see a woman explode? When years of suppressed emotions finally shatter her carefully constructed facade, Mary, the epitome of quiet invisibility, begins to unravel. Internal voices, mirrored in gruesome visions, demand release. Her return home, meant for solace, ignites a terrifying awakening. The echoes of a serial killer amplify her inner turmoil. In her desperate, dangerous reclaiming of a self long denied, Mary’s passivity transforms into a volatile force.

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The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson

Having the reminder of her mother’s transgression etched into her existence fuels Immanuelle Moore’s quiet fury in Bethel. Forced to submit under the Prophet’s oppressive laws breeds a simmering defiance. The forbidden Darkwood and her mother’s hidden journal ignite a fire of truth-seeking. Discovering the Church’s dark secrets transforms her internal conflict into a powerful resolve. Immanuelle’s awakening leads her to understand that true change requires dismantling the very foundations of Bethel’s power.

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Temper by Layne Fargo

Kira’s drive to land the role of a lifetime leads her into a fierce rivalry with Joanna, whose own ambitions and secrets threaten everything Kira desires. As tensions escalate, both women discover the depths of their desperation and the lengths they’ll go to—revealing just how far their passions can push them.

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Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi

Juliette Ferrars, burdened by supreme command, grapples with the weight of her power. Her rage simmers beneath the surface, a reaction to the impossible expectations placed upon her. The power to kill with a touch amplifies and fuels her internal conflict. Tragedy strikes, igniting a fierce determination to control her abilities. Her anger becomes a driving force, pushing her to either wield her power for good or succumb to its destructive potential.

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Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

After her sister’s death, 18-year-old Zetian is driven by nothing but rage and revenge, becoming an Iron Widow and using her mental strength to destroy male pilots. Unafraid to challenge the misogynistic system, she pairs with the controversial Li Shimin to survive multiple assassination attempts, determined to stop the sacrifice of young girls.

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The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

Imagine a world where girls are taught that their very existence is a dangerous lure. In Garner County, this belief breeds a toxic rage. In the face of her exile, Tierney James keenly feels the injustice. The supposed potent essence of youth ignites her fury, not her allure. Fighting a system that pits women against each other, her rage becomes a weapon against both the harsh wilderness and the men who exploit her.

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Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Dangerous assassin Celaena Sardothien is summoned to a deadly competition, not to serve the king but to earn her freedom. Betrayed and locked away, her fury fuels her fight against a corrupt empire. As she battles killers and uncovers dark secrets, her rage becomes her greatest weapon for survival.

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Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Noemí’s rage simmers beneath her glamorous facade as she enters High Place, the distant house in the Mexican countryside, determined to rescue her cousin. The house, and its menacing inhabitants, ignite a fierce defiance within her. She refuses to be intimidated by the husband’s allure or the patriarch’s predatory gaze. Visions of bloodshed fuel her anger, transforming her fear into a weapon. With a hesitant ally, she unearths the family’s violent history, her own fury mirroring the madness hidden within the walls.

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The Throne of Broken Gods by Amber V. Nicole

Consumed by grief and rage, Dianna’s humanity is stripped away, leaving only a thirst for vengeance. The world trembles as her fury grows, threatening everything in her path—especially her fragile bond with Liam. Now, Liam must fight to save her from total damnation before her rage destroys everything she holds dear.

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