SOLVED. sci-fi/horror - green glob gets attached to woman - scientist is trying to figure out what it is [s]

[Rachel]

Started reading a few years ago. The cover has a green glob on it and a colorful feather. I think the title is one word.

[Elena]

Borne?

[Kris]

Borne by Jeff VanderMeer - Elena's suggestion - seems to match your description.

Google Books preview:
https://books.google.com/books?id=lEP... There are different cover images including

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Rachel left the group, moving to Solved.