10 New Fall Novels About Badass Women That Also Happen to Be Written by Badass Women

The River Widow, a new historical fiction novel, tells the story of a brave woman who stands up to her abusive husband and goes after the life she has always deserved. After accidentally killing her cruel husband, Adah finds herself on the run from his family as they seek revenge for the family member they have lost. Desperate to keep her stepdaughter safe from the people who want to take her away, Adah runs away with the girl and must make a difficult choice when she's faced with the possibility of a new love.