A review by micareads123
Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My new favourite vampire read. Timeless, but even better when you know it predates Dracula. Really interesting use of queerness as an element of horror and of classic vampire lore. Plus, the intro by Carmen Maria Machado (in my version) was excellent. 

In the words of Jordan Hall, Carmilla kicks Dracula’s ass.