Goth Parenting

Gilly provides parenting tips beginning at the baby shower and going through to grandparenthood. While short and sweet, even I (someone who is, so far, only a dog parent), can see many nuggets of wisdom tucked between fun and humorous goth, emo, and punk references. Besides Gilly’s writing, Robinson’s illustrations show a variety of goth families of all shapes, sizes, genders, and expressions. I can almost guarantee anyone would be able to find someone like them in this book of less than 100 pages. She truly shows that anyone can be a goth (and a parent). This is not a scientific text filled with the latest parenting theories but is instead a general guide with gentle reminders for parents as they navigate raising a baby bat (or gremlin). It’s something I can see people picking up after a long day when they need a reminder that not burning the house down and getting their child to eat (even if it was just a bowl of pasta) is a victory.

This was such a fun and brilliant read. I love all things gothic and this was the perfect read. I would love to add it to my library in the near future! I would also gift this to some family and friends who are expecting baby gothlings !

I'd like to thank NetGalley, Casey Gilly, and Chronicle Books for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review!

The advice was gold and the gothic references to art, literature, and music were well executed. I can't wait to own a copy!

A spooky and delightful book for all the Goth parents out there. This was so cute and precious. I adored the artwork and the hilarious little sayings in this. This is such a fun book for goths out there and honestly I would absolutely recommend!!

*Thanks Netgalley and Chronicle Books for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

This was adorable and everything I wanted it to be! It was funny, I enjoyed all the goth references and the illustrations were so pretty! Thank you netgalley for the e arc.

This was a joy to read. Not only is it filled with succinct parenting tips, but the illustrations are gorgeous. And the sprinkling of Gothic references throughout were perfectly timed. Overall an adorable, highly recommended read.

Goth Parenting was such a fun read! This would be a great gift for parents that like things a little on the dark side. It was very funny but also had some solid advice!

Fun and laughs aren’t generally associated with Goths 🖤 but this book made me laugh and want to be a goth again. I have always loved bats and skulls and black and now I can share that with my kids. Although I will admit I like hot pink too so I’m just multi faceted.

This was such a fun read. Alt parents aren't usually included in cutesy baby books, so I appreciated this. Not only did I get a few laughs in, but it's also full of solid advice. Great read! 🦇

From the dedication to the last page, this book had me smiling (how very ungoth of me). Where was this book when I had my first kid??? The artwork, the humor, the journey through the ages, the prose.... I need a parenthood friend group of those who have read this book and will be using it as their guidebook / sanity saver. This book is as sweet as it is funny and my only complaint is that I don't have a hardcopy in my hands now.

I love different parenting books and this one is perfect for the goth couple! It isn't as much of a parenting book, per se, more of a this is your life with kids book. It's quirky and fun.

This is such a fun twist to parenting books/ parenting guides. I love how the the Casey Gilly doesn’t take herself too seriously and presents something that is both fun and informative. I like the lists and the chapter covers. 4.5/5

Thank you, #NetGalley for the ARC. All words are mine. This review is for an uncorrected copy. #GothParenting

Thank you Netgalley for giving an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Now, am I a parent? No. Am I goth? Also no. But man did I enjoy this cute and informative book about parenting little bats! The illustrations were adorable, the content made me laugh, and now I’m debating if the goth way is my way for raising little vampires. I had such a blast!!

This was a cute, quick read that reminds you of the highs and lows of parenting and allows you to be different. The illustrations associated with each page are incredible and I was eager to see what the next one would show.

The MCR reference was much appreciated as was the cat’s are siblings stance.

While I am not a parent, I do have littles in my life and friends who are at the age where I’m expecting a pregnancy announcement- they’ll be receiving a copy of this book when that time comes

Omg- oh my goth! This was such a precious (but dark!) read. The illustrations made the book for me, I would love to have some of those framed on the wall of a nursery or give as a baby shower gift. The advice was solid as well, and humanized all the diverse aspects of parenting. I laughed and I picked up some food for thought, the perfect combination. Even if you're not goth you'll see a piece of yourself in this book.

And for those of us who aren't yet parents to humans, they do call out that cats are siblings too!

Thank you Netgalley for the advance reader copy of Goth Parenting by Casey Gilly in exchange for an honest review. While I don't have kids of my own and am not able to, my sister and my best friend do and they would love this book. I definitely liked that it gave me something to relate to as that's the type of parent I would have been and the type of aunt I am.

5/5 Stars! Thank you, NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this eARC of Goth Parenting by Casey Gilly.

This was super cute and pretty fun to follow. Easy read and loved the fun illustration. This is definitely a book to get for my dark/dark humor friends - I have several in mind that I will want to gift this for them!

Very clever and quick easy read. Love this!

Thank you for the EArc Chronicle and NetGalley. Really cute little read about raising your kids as goths. I’m not a goth but this was entertaining and the illustrations were very cute.

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THIS BOOK! OMG! I can't even put into words how much I enjoyed this book. The illustrations were so cute. There were pages of rhyming but not throughout, which was nice (not cheesy). The song lyric/title references were just a joy to see. I found myself laughing out loud many times. Quick read for busy goths with baby bats.
Perfect gift for a baby shower or new parents. I am cheering for this book's success. I will definitely be recommending it to the world of goths and their perspective or already existing crotchfruits! Cheers to the author and illustrator!

I'm a parent who brought my child with me to volunteer at horror conventions, where I was pleased and surprised to see so so many families with their children, including babies. Clearly, it's never too early to start sharing our love of genre.
The pictures are cute, the language is clever and fun, but my favorite thing is the section titles -- absolutely hilarious!! I highly recommend this for everyone who is able to think outside the boring, conventional box when it comes to parenting.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

This book was SO cute. It doesn't necessarily provide anything new to learn, more like reminders and letting parents know they're not alone in the struggles they face raising gremlins. It was positive, affirming, cute, and funny. This would make the perfect gift for a new goth parents. I can't wait to buy the physical copy for my bookshelf!

Though I am not yet a parent and could be categorized as "soft goth" at best, I loved this. Super cute. Super spooky.

Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy. All opinions expressed in this review are honest and my own.

Goth Parenting: The Dark Joys of Raising Baby Bats is an absolutely delightful parenting book with a dark and moody twist. It’s a sweet book about the ups, downs, and all arounds of parenting with humor and illustrations to die for. While this book does offer great and concise advice, my favorite takeaway from this book was the emphasis on parents remaining true to themselves while also allowing their little bats to discover who they are. In a time when parents often become strangers to themselves because they are so lost in parenthood and, on the flip side, the sad beige mom aesthetic is removing color from kids’ worlds this reminder is needed more than ever. You can be you while encouraging them to be them and everyone will be better for it. I am absolutely batty (wink wink) for this book.

Overall, I gave this book 5 stars.

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Be still my aching gothic heart. This book is absolutely adorable. I love the art style used and the diversity shown. Goth so often is shown in one way, and it's encouraging to see that we are finally seeing the diversity the culture actually encompasses. And seeing it, even if it is in quite possibly the cutest parenting book I have ever seen. I am obsessed. I will definitely be checking this author and artist out more.

A hilarious short illustrated book filled with jokes about how goths handle parenting. Low-key similar vibes to an extent with the Fangs graphic novel so if you're a fan of that I suggest you give this one a try too just for the adorable illustrations and the silly jokes that had me giggling the whole time I was reading this!

Absolutely adorable book. The illustrations were perfect. We can't all be spectacular parents, but we can try. This book is hilarious and will help all new parents, not just the Goth ones. Read it, even if you aren't expecting a bundle of joy, its a cute book.

Were you expecting to learn that a book titled Goth Parenting is just absolutely sweet and adorable?

I loved the illustrations throughout the book and the poem for a picky eater made me laugh out loud (I have a three year old). Raven's first day of school and the reference to "The Black Parade" were other highlights for me. And the epilogue did make me teary.

The advice in this book isn't earth shattering. You'll encounter much of the same from other books, but it is presented here quite memorably. This would make a fantastic gift for the right new parents.

Thank you Netgalley for thos ARC.

This was such a cheeky and fun spin on a parenting book. The illustrations were absolutely perfect.

This book is a quick and cute read. I love the illustrations that accompanied the advice and information on each page. The advice and information about what to expect at different stages were solid and concise. I like that the author lets new parents know there will be ups and downs, but they are not alone. In addition, the author encourages new parents to not let critics make them feel bad, to take some time for self-care, and to let their kids be true to themselves. Overall, this is a cute, funny, but relevant book for parents-to-be and new parents.

Thank you Netgalley and Chronicle Books for this ARC I’m absolutely obsessed with it.

The art was amazing, so cute or I guess I should say absolutely dreadful. The pop culture references throughout were so appreciated. It’s such a quick, easy read while also being very informative and helpful to new parents (or not so new parents).

I absolutely cannot wait to get a finished copy for my shelves.

This was a quick and entertaining read! I don't have children yet, so this was a fun glimpse into what to expect without feeling overwhelmed. I loved the illustrations and thought this book was very funny!

I received an ARC from Chronicle Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was such an adorable book! The illustrations were perfect, I loved going through each picture of the Goth Parents and their little Gremlin. Though written for Goths, it has pearls of wisdom tucked in. I would love to give this to someone having an October baby, or to the Goth from High School who was forced into business professional attire by career choice.

This was pretty cute. The artwork was really well done and relating advice to a gothy audience was clever. I didn't find the advice to be particularly groundbreaking and the organization could be a bit more coherent, but overall a cute little read.

This is such a delightful read. Not only are the parenting tips actually helpful, but the illustrations are truly gorgeous. If you’re like me and just love an aesthetically pleasing book, I think you’ll really enjoy this one. I was enamored by the artwork. It’s truly a beautiful book and I can’t wait to buy a physical copy for my trophy shelves.

I love that each page is concise and easy to read. As someone who works with kids everyday, this was easily the best way to consume this knowledge. It may be satire, but it’s genuinely useful. I love when books are informative while still being fun, and this book embodies that comical nature. The tips are short, to the point, and filled with so much wit.

This would be the perfect gift for a new parent. Especially for anyone looking for a little humor while they raise their baby bat. If you’ve got a family member that favors everything spooky, this is THE book for them. If you’re the spooky one in the family, I highly recommend you give this book a read. Even though I’m not looking to expand my family at this moment, I still thoroughly enjoyed this book.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the copy of this eARC.

This was super fun (which is likely not the apathetic, melancholic review they were looking for, but alas). I have a baby bat at home and personally loved learning all the new things I can call my little monster ("bundle of organs", "little spider from Mars", etc.). The best part, aside from the alternative words for baby, were the illustrations. And the puns. And poking fun at goth lifestyle and aesthetic while also paying lyrical homage to it. The Ghastly Crumbs poem is a particular favorite of mine. Also, the author is right - Cats definitely count as siblings.

Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this ARC.

This has exactly what it promises! I don't have kids, but I do like goth stuff. Lots of culture and song references. Still maintained a nuanced approach (it's OK if your kids don't like the same things as you, you can't force an aesthetic onto your kids, etc.) while not being preachy. The illustrations are cute and fun.


I did have a weird issue with some of the illustrations in the epilogue (right before the graduate). Part of the page seemed like it was copied and pasted on top of another image. I read this in the NetGalley Android app. Not sure if this was a misprint or an app issue. No big deal but maybe something the publisher might want to check.