Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke And Other Misfortunes

Like LaRocca's work, this novel explores the destructive nature of obsession and the visceral, decaying reality of a toxic relationship. It captures a similar sense of claustrophobic dread and moral decay that will satisfy fans of dark, transgressive fiction.

This book shares the uncompromising, stomach-churning intensity and bleak outlook found in LaRocca's writing. It forces the reader to confront uncomfortable power dynamics and the darkest impulses of humanity through a clinical, detached narrative voice.

Fans of the internet-era dread and cult-like obsession in LaRocca's work will appreciate this sprawling, nihilistic descent into madness. It features a similar blend of modern technology, body horror, and the erosion of identity.

This novel mirrors the transgressive and deeply unsettling exploration of societal norms found in LaRocca's stories. It follows characters who feel fundamentally alienated, leading to a shocking and disturbing conclusion that challenges the reader's moral compass.

This psychological thriller utilizes a tense, confined narrative to explore the fragility of the human psyche and the disturbing nature of memory. Its sense of unease and the feeling that something is deeply wrong beneath the surface echoes the atmosphere of LaRocca's writing.

A classic of transgressive horror, this book delves into the dark, obsessive, and often violent connections between two damaged individuals. Readers who enjoyed the voyeuristic and intense power dynamics in LaRocca's work will find this equally gripping and grotesque.

Told through an epistolary format similar to LaRocca's work, this novel uses online message boards to construct a disturbing narrative about obsession and reputation. It is a masterclass in using digital communication to reveal the darkest corners of human desire.

This novel evokes a similar sense of creeping, inescapable dread as the protagonist uncovers dark secrets from their past. It shares the same focus on how seemingly small, isolated events can spiral into life-altering, traumatic misfortunes.

This book explores the dark, surreal, and often terrifying nature of female friendship and group dynamics. It shares the 'vibe' of LaRocca's work by blending a satirical, modern setting with deeply unsettling, body-horror elements.

The direct address and intense, obsessive narrative voice in this novel will resonate with fans of LaRocca's epistolary style. It masterfully manipulates the reader into sympathizing with a predator, creating a deeply uncomfortable and addictive psychological experience.