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The Dark Descent of Elizabeth FrankensteinNovel
Kiersten Whitestandalone novel2018
Gothic and historical fiction, about identity, set in europe.
“Elizabeth Lavenza hasn't had a proper meal in weeks.”
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The Thief of AlwaysNovel
Clive Barkerstandalone novel1992
About coming of age, set in otherworld.
“Once inside, Harvey meets fellow children Wendell and Lulu, the elderly caretaker Mrs. Griffin and her cats, and settles into a routine of enchantment that starts to feel too perfect.”
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Tender MorselsNovel
Margo Lanaganstandalone novel2008
Set in secondary world.
Dead Days (Marcus Sedgwick)Series
series2 books2003
completed
Fantasy, dark and eerie in tone.
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The House of the Seven GablesNovel
Nathaniel Hawthornestandalone novel1851
Gothic and historical fiction, set in our world and north america.
“In the book, Hawthorne explores themes of guilt, retribution, and atonement, and colors the tale with suggestions of the supernatural and witchcraft.”
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The WitchesNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1983
Tense in tone, about witches, set in contemporary and british isles.
“A dark fantasy, the story is set partly in Norway and partly in England, and features the experiences of a young English boy and his Norwegian grandmother in a world where child-hating societies of witches secretly exist in every country.”
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