disclaimer: I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

content warnings: sexual assault, rape, abuse, domestic abuse, violence, blood, gore, murder, attempted murder, suicide mentions, poisoning, manipulation

rep: sapphic characters

Hungerstone draws inspiration from the well known story of Carmilla. It is a violent, sensual, intense & intoxicating novel about women's fear, anger, desire & freedom. It takes place in sheffield and the peak district during the industrial revolution. The atmosphere is really well done too - very haunting, especially against the victorian backdrop. The plot moves forward incredibly fast, amping up & up for a very cathartic ending. I loved Lenore as a character - a wild and untamed woman being forced into a demure & quiet wife and I loved seeing her fighting her way free from that. Highly recommend - especially if you're a fan of gothic sapphic novels.