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horror book recommendations
17 items
By
Melissa Loredo
My growing list of horror book rec categorized by aesthetic
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sapphic horror
body horror
taboo horror
bubblegum horror recs
sapphic horror
Not only one of the first vampire stories but an original sapphic novel that inspired a genre
Carmilla, Deluxe Edition: Dark Sapphic Romance
Lenore meets Carmilla and awakens deep desires and seething rage
Hungerstone
POV: Lucy’s experience after her unfortunate demise and rebirth as a baby vamp. Simultaneously endearing and dark. Also great on audio!!
Lucy Undying: A Dracula Novel
A telling of Constana, Dracula’s first bride. Darkly romantic with a cascade of fantastic scenes.
A Dowry of Blood
A little more than 100 pages this bloody fairytale is a fast read that leaves an impression.
The Salt Grows Heavy
Feminism + Cannibalism with subtle sapphic undertones.
The Eyes Are the Best Part: Deluxe Limited Edition
An equally romantic and terrifying novella that’s worth the read.
Bloom
body horror
Unsettling and unforgettable. I think about this book especially the ending regularly.
The Troop: A Novel
A skin crawling short read. Book 1 of 3 retelling of Poe’s The Fall of The House Of Usher
What Moves the Dead (Sworn Soldier, 1)
Considered a modern classic horror manga, add Tomie to your tbr
Tomie: Complete Deluxe Edition (Junji Ito)
taboo horror
Human cattle, enough said
Tender Is the Flesh
Check trigger warnings! This one really pushes taboo content
Dead Inside
Disturbing and even more disturbing it’s based on truth
The Girl Next Door
bubblegum horror recs
🦢 Sickly sweet horror wrapped in pastel frosting 🦢 One of my favorite weird girl lit novels
Bunny: A Novel
🐰 The highly anticipated pre/sequel to Bunny. 🐰 Some hate it some love it, pick it up and you decide!
We Love You, Bunny: A Novel
🐰 The highly anticipated pre/sequel to Bunny. 🐰 Some hate it some love it, pick it up and you decide!
We Love You, Bunny: A Novel
Read it then watch the movie in Prime video
My Best Friend's Exorcism: A Novel
