"Body horror books are a mainstay sub-genre of horror. We as humans seem to have a fascination with learning about the limitations of the human body and then exploiting it. Authors can take a serious approach or add some comedic relief with absurd or out-there transformations.
Body horror can come in the form of both physical and psychological violations of the body, such as disease and afflictions, self-harm and mutilation, and other aberrant forms of sex and abuse. This often results in grisly or downright disturbing visuals and descriptions.
Whether you're looking for a way into the sub-genre or just wanting some new titles, this list has recent releases as well as some older titles."
