A review by alysbookclub
The Afterdark by E. Latimer

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

For those who loved House of Hollow, The Wilder Girls, and The Invocations - an eerie, mysterious queer horror story that takes place at a remote boarding school.

Read for the:
🖤 Lovecraftian horror
🖤 Obsession
🖤 Sapphic romance
🖤 Centuries-old secrets 
🖤 Feminine rage
🖤 Multi-POV
🖤 Boarding school
🖤 Dark impulses

I loved both of the FMCs, Holland and Evie. Evie's history is so interesting and I loved how the mysteries played out. All of the reveals were pretty satisfying and I found myself thinking about the horror and mystery aspects long after I finished reading. I truly love horror lead by young female characters, and this new novel is a great addition to the genre. 

Thank you to the publisher for the advanced copy.
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