Shy Girl

by Mia Ballard Narrated by Not Yet Available

Overview

"Brutal, uncomfortable, and visceral." -Brandon Baker, author of Whatever Remains of Us In the End

"Deeply unsettling. The perfect book for horror readers." -Sadie Hartmann, author and co-owner of Night Worms

"Feral, disgusting, and absolutely unhinged. I couldn't look away." -Ally Wilkes, author of Where the Dead Wait

SIT. SPEAK. STAY.

Lonely, broke, and depressed, Gia is desperate for a lifeline. When Nathan, a wealthy stranger on a sugar dating site approaches her with a very specific offer, she can't refuse.

The instructions are simple, he says. For eight hours a day, she must wear the collar. Drink from the bowl. Sleep in the cage. Be a dog.

Be his dog.

Then, she can go home and be Gia again, and she ever feels uncomfortable or unsafe, she can always leave.

Those were the terms of the agreement. But Gia soon finds out Nathan isn't a man who keeps his promises.

In this harrowing tale of survival and revenge, Mia Ballard crafts a visceral, unflinching descent into the dark heart of lost autonomy and the feral rage it awakens. Shy Girl is a scream against the cage of expectation, where justice isn't quiet-it's bloody and unapologetic.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Shy Girl is a brutal, uncomfortable, and visceral story of a woman forced to endure an unimaginable experience, and the transformation she undergoes as a result of such intense trauma. Perfect for fans of feminine rage and unhinged stories, this was absolutely insane!" —Brandon Baker, author of Whatever Remains of Us In the End

"Mia Ballard has crafted a deeply unsettling book. This is the perfect book for horror readers looking for feminist stories willing to push the boundaries and disrupt the status quo." —Sadie Hartmann, author and co-owner of Night Worms

"A dark tale told with visceral clarity, Shy Girl is feral, disgusting, and absolutely unhinged. I loved it, couldn't look away!" —Ally Wilkes, author of Where the Dead Wait

Product Details

BN ID:	2940195150983
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	04/07/2026
Edition description:	Unabridged