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These violent delights have violent ends.
After surviving a shadowed childhood, Mallory Webb is ready to start fresh as a theater major at her mother’s alma mater, a sanitarium turned liberal arts university in Rhode Island. Landing the lead role in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet feels like a dream—until the blood-soaked wraith that caused her mother’s death resurfaces after years of quiet. With nothing to go on but cryptic symbols in an old college notebook, Mallory hopes the reason behind her mother’s haunting lies somewhere on campus, and resolves to find answers before she meets the same fate.
She’s surprised to make an unexpected ally in Ezra Pierce, the magnetic fourth year directing the play, and takes solace in their undeniable chemistry. But Ezra is a master secret keeper, and it’s clear he knows more than he’s letting on about Saskia Garin, Mallory’s elusive understudy whose past eerily mirrors her own.
When an ancient, bloodthirsty evil calls to collect a bargain that dates back to the New England vampire panic, Mallory, Ezra, and Saskia will have to untangle the tragic ways in which their histories are linked—and face the devastating consequences of their own star-crossed love story.
After surviving a shadowed childhood, Mallory Webb is ready to start fresh as a theater major at her mother’s alma mater, a sanitarium turned liberal arts university in Rhode Island. Landing the lead role in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet feels like a dream—until the blood-soaked wraith that caused her mother’s death resurfaces after years of quiet. With nothing to go on but cryptic symbols in an old college notebook, Mallory hopes the reason behind her mother’s haunting lies somewhere on campus, and resolves to find answers before she meets the same fate.
She’s surprised to make an unexpected ally in Ezra Pierce, the magnetic fourth year directing the play, and takes solace in their undeniable chemistry. But Ezra is a master secret keeper, and it’s clear he knows more than he’s letting on about Saskia Garin, Mallory’s elusive understudy whose past eerily mirrors her own.
When an ancient, bloodthirsty evil calls to collect a bargain that dates back to the New England vampire panic, Mallory, Ezra, and Saskia will have to untangle the tragic ways in which their histories are linked—and face the devastating consequences of their own star-crossed love story.
432 pages, Paperback
Expected publication August 11, 2026
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About the author
De Elizabeth
4 books272 followersDe Elizabeth is a dark fantasy and horror author, writing both YA and adult. She is passionate about creating emotionally resonant stories featuring bisexual representation, genre blends, unhinged villains, chaotic third acts, and characters with big feelings. Her debut YA novel, This Raging Sea, was published in 2025. Her upcoming books include an adult romantic horror novel titled She Haunts Me Still, and a forthcoming YA dark fantasy, A Death Kissed Song. You can follow her on Instagram @WordsByDe.
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October 23, 2024as a former college theatre student, it's a must-read
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January 10, 2025"A suspenseful and romantic queer horror novel inspired by the New England vampire panic about three college theater students racing against time to break a devastating curse—and the vengeful, supernatural entities that could either force them closer together, or toward a tragic end."
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
🎭If I could stand and give this book a round of applause I would.
🥀She Haunts Me Still completely consumed me.
🥀This book and its emotions and passion brought me back to life. The kind of story that reminds you why you love reading in the first place. The definition of one more chapter… as the world around you continues to disappear.
🥀This is one of those books that you grieve when you finish it, because you have to say goodbye to characters that you aren’t ready to part with.
🎭“A thousand times good night. A thousand times the worse, to want thy light”
-William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet
🥀It’s haunting in the quietest way. Emotional, immersive, and impossible to shake. The kind of book that leaves an imprint on your heart long after it ends.
🥀“Places aren’t haunted. People are”
🥀She doesn’t just haunt the story…
🥀She haunts the reader too.
🥀🎭A story with ghosts, vampires, feminine Rage, and “how falling in love sometimes feels like being haunted”. Beautifully written by De Elizabeth, I hope you find your light while reading this like I found mine. 🕯️
Thank you for the ARC 💕
🥀She Haunts Me Still completely consumed me.
🥀This book and its emotions and passion brought me back to life. The kind of story that reminds you why you love reading in the first place. The definition of one more chapter… as the world around you continues to disappear.
🥀This is one of those books that you grieve when you finish it, because you have to say goodbye to characters that you aren’t ready to part with.
🎭“A thousand times good night. A thousand times the worse, to want thy light”
-William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet
🥀It’s haunting in the quietest way. Emotional, immersive, and impossible to shake. The kind of book that leaves an imprint on your heart long after it ends.
🥀“Places aren’t haunted. People are”
🥀She doesn’t just haunt the story…
🥀She haunts the reader too.
🥀🎭A story with ghosts, vampires, feminine Rage, and “how falling in love sometimes feels like being haunted”. Beautifully written by De Elizabeth, I hope you find your light while reading this like I found mine. 🕯️
Thank you for the ARC 💕
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
She Haunts Me Still is such a delicious dark academia read; especially if you’re a theatre kid at heart. It has that moody, rehearsal-room, behind-the-curtain energy where ambition, obsession, and something slightly supernatural are always simmering just beneath the surface.
This is a great bridge for readers moving from YA into adult fiction. It keeps the immersive atmosphere and emotional intensity you love from YA, but adds more complexity to the characters and relationships. No one feels flat. Their motivations are messy, layered, and human.
The mystery pulls you in immediately. The curse element isn’t overwhelming fantasy; it’s subtle, eerie, and woven into the setting in a way that makes you want to piece it together yourself. The vibes are rich and immersive: shadowy hallways, artistic ambition, secrets that feel almost sentient.
If you love dark academia, theatre drama, morally complicated characters, and a touch of light fantasy wrapped in a haunting atmosphere, this one absolutely delivers.
This is a great bridge for readers moving from YA into adult fiction. It keeps the immersive atmosphere and emotional intensity you love from YA, but adds more complexity to the characters and relationships. No one feels flat. Their motivations are messy, layered, and human.
The mystery pulls you in immediately. The curse element isn’t overwhelming fantasy; it’s subtle, eerie, and woven into the setting in a way that makes you want to piece it together yourself. The vibes are rich and immersive: shadowy hallways, artistic ambition, secrets that feel almost sentient.
If you love dark academia, theatre drama, morally complicated characters, and a touch of light fantasy wrapped in a haunting atmosphere, this one absolutely delivers.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Cover? Gorgeous.
Vibes? Immaculate.
Devastation? no breathing.
She Haunts Me Still is a horror romance with a little bit of spice, Bi rep(done right!!), a creepy curse and some good old Nancy Drew vibes.
I devoured this in 6 hours 29 minutes and 31 seconds exactly, this is the definition of 'just one more chapter'.
It's fast paced and addicting, engaging with a dash of whiplash, and a tragic love story that rips your heart out of your chest (don't worry, there is complimentary band aids).
You don't see the ending coming until it hits you in the face, those last 40 pages will have you on the edge of your seat and crashing out.
I had to stare at the wall afterwards.
Thank You Dutton for an eARC copy of She haunts me still by De Elizabeth
Vibes? Immaculate.
Devastation? no breathing.
She Haunts Me Still is a horror romance with a little bit of spice, Bi rep(done right!!), a creepy curse and some good old Nancy Drew vibes.
I devoured this in 6 hours 29 minutes and 31 seconds exactly, this is the definition of 'just one more chapter'.
It's fast paced and addicting, engaging with a dash of whiplash, and a tragic love story that rips your heart out of your chest (don't worry, there is complimentary band aids).
You don't see the ending coming until it hits you in the face, those last 40 pages will have you on the edge of your seat and crashing out.
I had to stare at the wall afterwards.
Thank You Dutton for an eARC copy of She haunts me still by De Elizabeth
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
She Haunts Me Still is another stunning novel from De Elizabeth, The writing is atmospheric, instantly transporting you to a small Rhode Island college. Her command of language keeps readers hooked from start to finish and immerses them in every world she creates. The characters leap off the page. They are impossible to forget, even after closing the book. The romance blends seamlessly into the plot until they can't be separated, which is impressive considering how amazing both the romance and main plot are. This is a book I will forever recommend to everyone. I can't wait to read her next release.
Thank you to the publisher for the e-copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to the publisher for the e-copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I was so excited to read this the premise sounded amazing and the cover is just beautiful.
This book was phenomenal. It’s the perfect combination of spooky and steamy. I loved Mal and her determination to uncover what was happening to her and her family.
The mystery kept me hooked from start to finish. The foreshadowing was subtle enough to hint at what was coming without giving anything away, which made the twists land even harder.
I couldn’t put it down and highly recommend it to fans of paranormal romance and romantic suspense
This book was phenomenal. It’s the perfect combination of spooky and steamy. I loved Mal and her determination to uncover what was happening to her and her family.
The mystery kept me hooked from start to finish. The foreshadowing was subtle enough to hint at what was coming without giving anything away, which made the twists land even harder.
I couldn’t put it down and highly recommend it to fans of paranormal romance and romantic suspense
January 17, 2026
De Elizabeth can rip my heart out and put it back together a thousand times. Editorial blurb:
“She Haunts Me Still is a riveting, blood-soaked tale of grief, love, and female rage. Imbued with echoes of The Bard himself, these pages will speak to anyone who has sat under the glimmer of a ghost light and wondered where they belong. De Elizabeth has crafted a story that will haunt bookshelves and hearts for ages to come.”
-Teagan Olivia King, author of Spit Back the Bones
“She Haunts Me Still is a riveting, blood-soaked tale of grief, love, and female rage. Imbued with echoes of The Bard himself, these pages will speak to anyone who has sat under the glimmer of a ghost light and wondered where they belong. De Elizabeth has crafted a story that will haunt bookshelves and hearts for ages to come.”
-Teagan Olivia King, author of Spit Back the Bones
Review of advance copy received from Author
One day I will recover from De Elizabeth’s endings, but today is not that day!! Devastated, haunted, & obsessed. 🖤🖤🖤
My official blurb:
Terrifying and thrillingly romantic, this is horror romance at its absolute best: steamy, haunting, and sharp. The aughties vibes are immaculate, and the entire feel is very cool: it’s giving The Secret History but more romantic and dripping with New England vampire panic lore. De Elizabeth is one to watch.
My official blurb:
Terrifying and thrillingly romantic, this is horror romance at its absolute best: steamy, haunting, and sharp. The aughties vibes are immaculate, and the entire feel is very cool: it’s giving The Secret History but more romantic and dripping with New England vampire panic lore. De Elizabeth is one to watch.
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February 10, 2026my official blurb: Fate of Ophelia, meet the fate of Juliet. De Elizabeth casts vampires, a bisexual love triangle, and a doomed Shakespeare production in a tense adult debut that's equal parts haunting and sensual. The next addictive fix for fans of Mike Flanagan and dark romance alike-and for those looking for a story where women fight to reclaim their own endings.
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May 28, 2025Obsessed. Looking forward to seeing more from this writer!!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Beautiful and bloody. I couldn't stop reading!
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