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[–] Okokimup@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Just finished:

Midnight Rooms by Donyae Coles. A Gothic fairy tale with promising vibes of Crimson Peak, Beauty and the Beast, and Rebecca. I found it ultimately disappointing as there was never any explanation or lore provided and I thought the MC wasn't well fleshed out. But if you like Gothic vibes and romance, you might appreciate this one.

The Electric Kingdom by David Arnold. A post-apocalyptic time travel story with likable characters. Thoroughly enjoyed this one.

Currently reading American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men who Became America's First Paramedics by Kevin Hazzard. I never knew about them until they were mentioned on The Pitt. Some heartbreaking stories in the first chapter.

[–] misericordiae@literature.cafe 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I had Midnight Rooms on my TBR list for a while at one point (I really liked the cover, and it sounded interesting), but your impression lines up with the reviews I read. Idk if you read Gothic often, but if you have any recommendations for good Gothic novels, I'd love to hear them!

[–] Okokimup@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

DuMaurier's Rebecca is a classic.

Model Home by Rivers Soloman

The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland

Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia

Where They Wait by Scott Carson

A lot of stuff by T Kingfisher:

What Moves the Dead

A Sorceress Comes to Call

A House with Good Bones

[–] misericordiae@literature.cafe 2 points 1 day ago

Awesome, thanks!