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Psyche and Eros by Luna McNamara
Luna McNamara writes a captivating retelling of the classic Greek myth Psyche and Eros. Readers can enjoy a fresh, feminist version of Psyche, a headstrong warrior princess-gone is the damsel in distress. While the god Eros is also a more humanized in this exciting Greek retelling sure to please fans of mythology.
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
This little novella is packed with all kinds of gothic horror, dripping in atmosphere and psychological tension. Itโs the retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's classic โThe Fall of the House of Usherโ that you have been waiting for.
A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw
A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw does not disappoint when it comes to an eerie atmosphere and a building mystery. A History of Wild Places is the authorโs first adult book, and I felt Ernshaw overall did a good job transitioning out from YA.
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling is a gothic fantasy horror that reads like a feverish dream, with a dripping atmosphere and dark tones. Thereโs romance, magic, gore, and an unsettling feeling that builds until you turn the last page.