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Books Recs for people who like gothic horror and mystery
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items This is my favorite books that I have read so far that I really have come to enjoy over the years. These are books is have come to enjoy.
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Gothic Horror & Mystery
Manga
Gothic Horror & Mystery
These are books that personally give me gothic horror vibes
This book is a great read. It gives insight into racial and LGBTQ prejudice.
Ace of Spades|Paperback - Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
This is a gothic horror book I read and go attached to in 12 grade and have always wanted something like it after. It has very good writing for the characters and you can actually see how they can impact the world around them.
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
This book is so good once you can enjoy how it is written and the descriptions of environment and people of this book make me more likely to read it again.
The Fall of the House of Usher
Dracula is a great story. I love everything I read so far in this book and I love the sense of mystery of the book throughout these journal writings.
Dracula (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions) by Bram Stoker, Paperback
This book was very interesting when I first read it. I like how the book touches on both perspectives especially the Frankenstein monster. I love the end of the book a lot.
Frankenstein (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)|Paperback
This book is something that interested me in high school when I read it. I goes through things women went through when diagnosed with depression and has great plot twist. It does have an unreliable narrator so you are warned.
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Paperback
Manga
The attack on titan manga are works of art that I still have in my room since I got them a few years ago. They even came with stickers. It is one of the more interesting manga as it has a lot of plot twist and sends you into despair.
Attack on Titan Manga Books
This series is the best hands down. I recommend if you can find the JJK 0 movie to watch it because the animation is a masterpiece. This was a great manga to read.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 by Gege Akutami, Paperback
The manga for chainsaw man has great writing and great art. The story for the anime and manga is great.
Chainsaw Man Manga Books
The books for this series is great. The main character has very interesting motive and story, but it can get a little confusing because of how it starts and how little information is given.
Lord of Mysteries, Vol. 1: The Clown, Part I
This novel and web novel has such an interesting story and the way the story leads around plot points it interesting. It is an overall go series and I wish their was more of it.
Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint (novel), Vol. 1 by singNsong, Paperback
The apothecary diaries is a good series or manga if you want a story without much fighting action but more along the detective route with main character that like to keep out of people's business despite it trying to get into hers.
The Apothecary Diaries 01 (Manga) by Natsu Hyuuga, Nekokurage, Paperback
The Spy x Family series is a good pick up if you want a quite wholesome story with some action on the side. There are a lot of funny moments that make the slow burn worth it.
Spy x Family Manga Series by Tatsuya Endo
This book is good for people who like intriguing stories with a lot of depth and thought into the characters and how they interact with one another. While most of the book is sad, it does have some funny and happy moments.
Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu (Novel) Vol. 1
Witch Hat Atelier is a great series that has engaging plot twists and has a great magic system.
Witch Hat Atelier 1 - Kamome Shirahama - Barnes & Noble
This a great with lots of emotional twists and turns and the story had me almost crying. It doesn't shy away from themes of corruption and rising anew.
Mo Dao Zu Shi (Deluxe Hardcover Novel) Vol. 1 - Barnes & Noble