A review by poisoned_icecream
My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna van Veen

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is now one of my favorite sapphic gothic horror novels. The descriptions of the ghosts and the séances were made me feel as if I were there with Roos and Ruth. I am excited to read more stuff by Johanna van Veen.
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