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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:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma
Moderate: Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy
Minor: Animal death