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The Push

by Ashley Audrain · 320 pages · Published January 2021
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3.59 / 5 across 110K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A disturbing, tense Adult thriller built around motherhood, nature vs nurture, unreliable narrator. 320 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Disturbing. Tense. Psychological.

Disturbing Tense Psychological

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Disturbing Tense Psychological
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Content notes

Child Death Violence Mental Health
Motherhood
Nature vs Nurture
Unreliable Narrator
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
Thriller
Literary Fiction
Moods
Disturbing
Tense
Psychological
Key Tropes
Motherhood
Nature vs Nurture
Unreliable Narrator
Ending
Satisfying
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Is The Push spicy?

No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Who would enjoy The Push?

Readers who love disturbing and tense stories with motherhood and nature vs nurture. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is The Push?

A disturbing, tense Adult thriller built around motherhood, nature vs nurture, unreliable narrator. 320 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for The Push?

Content notes include: child death, violence, mental health. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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