My Darling Dreadful Thing

by Johanna van Veen
My Darling Dreadful Thing cover
Good Books rating 4.42
Horror
Technical:
  • ID: 1006
  • Added: 2025-09-24
  • Updated: 2025-09-24
  • ISBN: 9781728281568
  • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
  • Published: 2024-05-14
  • Formats: 28
  • Reviews: 3
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Paperback • £8.99

Roos Beckman, a medium with a spirit companion only she can see, finds her life intertwined with the enigmatic Agnes Knoop after a séance. Invited to Agnes's decaying estate, Roos encounters eerie phenomena and an undeniable attraction, but a murder soon casts suspicion on her. As she fights to prove her innocence, the line between the supernatural and reality blurs, revealing a dark truth that threatens everything she holds dear. Praised for its dark decadence and haunting allure, My Darling Dreadful Thing is a gothic horror that delights as much as it terrifies, featuring a sapphic romance and a literary voice that reaches beyond the veil.

Reviews
Lesbrary · 2024-10-17
exciting 4.75

The book had the perfect balance between horror, suspense, and plot, keeping the reviewer engaged and excited. They really enjoyed the reading experience.

The reviewer from Lesbrary found 'My Darling Dreadful Thing' to be a highly enjoyable read. They were particularly impressed with the perfect balance between horror, suspense, and a well-crafted plot. This balance kept them engaged and eager to find out what happened next. The reviewer appreciated the way the story maintained a consistent level of tension and excitement, making it a thrilling and satisfying read from start to finish.

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    I really enjoyed this book!

    It had the perfect balance between horror, suspense, and plot that kept me engaged and excited to read what happened next.

    The story maintained a consistent level of tension and excitement.

The Library Ladies · Kate · 2024-05-14
creepy 4.00

It's a creepy and unnerving horror story that also explores themes of love and loss. The reviewer found it both chilling and poignant.

Kate from The Library Ladies found 'My Darling Dreadful Thing' to be a deeply unsettling yet beautifully crafted horror story. She appreciated how the author wove elements of love and loss into the narrative, making it more than just a scare fest. The atmospheric details and nuanced characters kept her engaged throughout, even though the story was quite disturbing. Kate particularly enjoyed how the tragic elements balanced the horror, creating a rich and emotional reading experience.

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    A creepy and unnerving horror story peppered with a tragic story of love and loss.

    So steel yourself for that as well.

    Rating 8: A creepy and unnerving horror story peppered with a tragic story of love and loss.

Duff Runs Tough · duffrunstough · 2024-05-13
poignant 4.50

The book is rich in atmospheric detail and nuanced characterization, exploring themes of love, loss, and darkness. The reviewer found it to be a poignant and engaging read.

Duff from Duff Runs Tough was captivated by the atmospheric detail and nuanced characterization in 'My Darling Dreadful Thing'. They felt the story was a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the darker aspects of human nature. The reviewer praised the author's ability to create a tense and unsettling atmosphere that permeated the entire narrative. While the story was undeniably dark, Duff appreciated the emotional depth and the way the characters were developed, making it a compelling and thought-provoking read.

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    Rich in atmospheric detail and nuanced characterization, 'My Darling Dreadful Thing' is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the darkness.

    The story maintains that sense of tension, atmosphere and unsettling-ness throughout.

    The gothic language and setting reflect the unsettling tone of the story.

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