10 Books and Other Media for Fans of The Push
The heart-pounding psychological thriller The Push follows Blythe Connor, a new mother struggling to bond with her child. Although Violet is an angel when she spends time with her father, Blythe suspects she might have a dark side. Unfortunately, she’s the only one who sees it.
The Push was Ashley Audrain’s debut novel, and it’s going to be hard for this emerging writer to top it. The fast pace and shocking end left many readers desperate for more. If you’ve already torn through its pages and developed your own stance on the twist, you’re likely ready for a new thrilling tale of motherhood and suspicious children.
Warning: You may never look at your toddler the same way.
Ten Bone-Chilling Reads for Fans of Ashley Audrain’s The Push
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If you couldn’t get enough of the mother-daughter rivalry in The Push, Zoje Stage’s Baby Teeth is the perfect book for you. In this chilling tale, seven-year-old Hanna puts up a perfect facade for her doting dad, Alex. Meanwhile, Hanna’s ready to do whatever it takes to get rid of her mother, Suzette. In attempting to
Sunyi Dean introduces fantasy elements into this mind-bending story to create a mother-son relationship that’s scarier than real life could possibly be. In the Yorkshire Moors, there exists a race of humans that eats books. Doing so allows them to absorb all the wisdom within the pages.
The Push taught you to be scared of your own children. The Perfect Child will teach you to fear other people’s kids. The story follows Christopher and Hannah, who have tried desperately to have a baby. The perfect solution arrives in the form of Janie, an abandoned child with whom Christopher quickly bonds.
Stephen King said he loved this book.Oh, you're not sold yet? Okay, here's a bit of the premise. Hidden Pictures follows Mallory, who takes a job as a babysitter. Things start out great — it seems like the perfect job! Then, the artistic boy she’s watching begins creating
Jennifer McMahon’s The Children on the Hill is like Frankenstein's creepy children. What more could you ask for? The story follows Dr. Helen Hildreth — a psychiatrist by day and a grandmother by night. When she brings a young patient home to play with her grandchildren, the girl seems like a perfect friend.
Were you aggravated when no one would take Blythe seriously? Just wait until you get ahold of Colleen Hoover’s Verity. In this story, an aspiring writer, Lowen, takes over for a bestselling author in a coma. While attempting to finish her beloved series, Lowen moves into the home of her idol and discovers
Ashley Audrain is a master of portraying the stark contrast between perception and reality. If you loved questioning whether Blythe’s daughter was evil or angelic, B.A. Paris’s Behind Closed Doors is your perfect next read. Jack and Grace seem to have the perfect marriage. But the closer their friends
One of the most aggravating — and captivating — parts of The Push was watching how everyone around Blythe didn't believe her. The Woman in Cabin 10 examines a similar phenomenon. Lo Blacklock, a journalist writing on a luxury cruise, witnesses the woman rooming next to her get thrown overboard. The
Can we trust our own memories when emotions and time have clouded them? Ashley Audrain began to examine this question, but Paul Tremblay takes it to the next level in The Paulbearers Club. This novel, written like a memoir, explores Art Barbara's and Mercy Brown's friendship, told from Art’s perspective.
Motherhood is scary enough without evil toddlers or plot twists. In Rachel Yoder’s Nightbitch, she examines how this stress can manifest physically. After putting her life on hold to spend time with her newborn, a mom becomes convinced that she’s turning into a dog.
Bonus Picks! Watch and Listen to Media Similar to The Push by Ashley Audrain
Pet Sematary is a classic piece of creepy-child media, based on the book by Stephen King. The story earned a 1989 movie adaptation, which was recently remade. The story follows the Creed family, who relocate to a seemingly idyllic small town and discover a graveyard for pets. Unfortunately, something sinister
The acclaimed story of Alice Isn’t Dead is available as both a novel and a podcast. But as the entire story centers around a road trip, we remain partial to the podcast — perfect for listening in bite-sized pieces on your morning commute. Of course, once you get hooked, you might start sneaking bits in during the workday, too!
There you have it! If you enjoyed The Push, then you're in for a treat with these mystery books, movies, TV shows, and podcasts. From spine-tingling thrillers to time-twisting psychological dramas, there's something on this list for everyone. So curl up with your favorite blanket and get ready to be shocked, surprised, and entertained by your next favorite mystery.
