In the Midnight Garden

by Holly Anne

To be loved by death is a curse sealed by blood…

In a world where curses reign and death lurks around every corner, Valeria McCallister finds herself bound to a monstrous fate. Forced into a marriage that promises only despair, her life is shattered when a blood-soaked stranger rips her from her doomed path.

To survive, Valeria must uncover her captor’s true name, the only hope for escape from the spectral castle that holds her captive. As she delves deeper into darkness and shadows of long dead secrets, she finds not the beast she expected.

With each passing moment, the lines between good and evil blur, and Valeria finds herself falling for the one creature she should most fear.

In the Midnight Garden is perfect for those thirsting for a beauty and the beast retelling, served with a little Dracula horror twist and a tale you can sink your teeth into.

404 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication February 13, 2026

Reviews

[Laura❄️📚 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to the publisher Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for providing this book for review purposes. All opinions are my own.

This book was a dark and gothic tale, one I thoroughly enjoyed. I felt for Valeria, she was just a pawn to her mother nothing more than a tool to be used and Valeria wants to escape the fate her mother has planned for her. It’s hard to know how to describe this book but I would have to say it’s like a mash up some of my favourite fairytales with a heavy dose of vampirism thrown in. I liked Silas, he was quite the tormented soul a fitting match for Valeria. Of the side characters I liked Ebony the most, she was so kind to Valeria. Ebony’s backstory was heartbreaking. One thing I did enjoy about this book was the letters and handwritten notes scattered about the book and I’m glad I paid attention to these as they contained vital clues necessary to understanding this story. I didn’t care much for Valeria’s mother or her sister, they were both happy to sacrifice her in marriage to a vile and evil man in order to save the family name. This book was beautifully written and darkly tragic and I loved it.

[Berry ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Holly Anne and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Overall Rating: 4 / 5 ⭐
Spice Rating: 1.5 / 5 🌶️

A Beauty and the Beast retelling... with vampires? Say less.

I loved the overall vibes. The gothic atmosphere, the vague moodiness, the characters..

Silas, our broody, immortal MMC, was my favorite hehe. 👀
And Valeria.. The only takeaway from this book was that I felt I couldn't really get a good grasp on her. I did also feel that the story dragged just a bit, but I didn't mind too much!

I loved the plot twists, the curse, and of course, the SLOW BURN ahhhh!

Overall I really enjoyed this book!
Also, the cover artwork is gorgeous!

♡ pre-read ♡

I looove the cover. Can't wait to get into this ARC!

[Lisa Conant · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was ok in general intent but I felt a big disconnect between the chemistry of them and the fmc wasn't likable to me. I didnt see what Silas loved so much about her honestly. She seemed to continually want to k1ll him and leave and not really be understanding when he spoke of things. Or she'd say she was attracted to him but then still want to kill him. She didn't make sense. And yes the crypticness was a bit too much just to prolong the mystery.

The beauty and the beast trope I didn't really see in this to be honest, other than a west wing and a garden and she calls him a beast. It's definitely a cursed variation of vampire story. Also his use of mask and scars seems wasted opportunity. They vaguely mention it, he doesn't seem self conscious of it when it nonchalantly falls off for no reason. So, there's no big reveal scene about it, anticlimactic, really no need for the mask at all. And even then the scars aren't described at all. The physicality was missing at critical times. Also fmc's dialog was modern at times and took me out of the moment.

But the weaving of letters to the past was too obscure I feel. I was left confused for more than half the book and then only compelled to read on because of Silas being broody and romantic.

I didn't feel like this connected as they should. Some character direction and actions were logistically at odds too. In one sentence it says she held a stake over him, then the next it says knife. It needs polishing and deeper character development. The fmc just rather annoyed me and I actually didn't want him to end up with her lol. He saves her like 4 times, he admits he cares for her, yet she keeps trying to kill him! She is inconsistent to say the least. This is all from her pov, btw...yet I still felt Silas was the better character. It's missing the meat of drama, was muddled in spots, confusing, too thin in others.

[Autumn Osborne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh little dove how this book just captivated me! I really couldn't put it down for nothing. Not even a toothache could stop me from finishing this! Beauty and the Beast but dark, gothic and with a vampire! The ending had me on my edge of the sit at the end. The plot twist was something I never suspected!

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

*I received an ARC from NetGalley and the author in exchange for an honest review*

I definitely got all the dark, gothic, and spooky vibes of this Beauty and the Beast + Dracula retelling, but unfortunately I didn't really connect with the characters or story.

The atmosphere was immaculate. It was eerie, strange and had that dark, historical romance feel, but the main character Valeria just felt flat and somewhat unlikeable, so I just didn't care for the plot. I understood her motivations and reasoning, but throughout the book she never really changed or gave us more than bloodthirst for the love interest, Silas. I think because of this, the romance fell through as well, neither really got to know each other or had meaningful moments, aside from some kissing and sudden change of heart that was unexpected and quick.

The pacing also felt a little slow and repetitive in the middle, for a few chapters basically the same things happened again and again, and we didn't really get any answers or details, only more questions and mystery. The letters at the end of each chapter are probably the most revealing thing about the plot mysteries.

The ending also threw me off, it felt a little rushed and contradictory to both the main plot and romance. Nonetheless, I did enjoy reading this book purely for the gothic feel and to find out the mysteries, I think others may enjoy this more than I did purely based due to what I personally like in a book.

3/5 🌟

[Rosie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A gothic fairytale steeped in shadows, sacrifice, and blood-stained roses. In the Midnight Garden by Holly Anne is a dark, moody retelling of Beauty and the Beast with a vampire twist that leans hard into gothic atmosphere and quiet tragedy. From the very first pages, the story feels heavy with secrets, control, and inevitability. This retelling follows the Beauty and the Beast framework very closely, at times a little too closely for my personal taste. I would have loved to see the story deviate further and take more creative risks. That said, the vampiric elements and gothic mood help give the book its own identity, even when the inspiration is unmistakable. One of my favorite aspects was the inclusion of letters and handwritten notes scattered throughout the story. Reading them added depth, mystery, and emotional weight, and they reward readers who pay close attention with important plot-line clues. Overall, In the Midnight Garden is dark and dripping with gothic atmosphere. While I wished for more deviation from the original fairytale, I still thoroughly enjoyed the story, the emotional depth, and the haunting details. A solid recommendation for readers who love moody gothic retellings with a vampiric edge. I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Mia · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC review:
A beautiful dark fantasy with intriging romance in a captivating story.

This is perfect for the dark cold weather and bookish who loves a bit of horror and romance 🖤

3,5⭐️ and a thanks to Netgalley for the ARC

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you, NetGalley and the publishing, for providing me with an ARC of "In the Midnight Garden" in exchange for an honest review.

"In the Midnight Garden" is a beautifully written and atmospheric gothic fantasy. In many aspects, it is everything I want when I want to read a Gothic story. If you love gothic books with a beautifully crafted atmosphere, this book is 100% for you.

In the Midnight Garden, we follow Valeria, a young girl condemned to death, with little time left to live and a crumbling family fortune. She has to marry someone she despises, hiding her impending death to save her mother and sister from poverty and destitution.

I loved the writing from the beginning, and the way it was gothic; almost every sentence was tainted by the concept of death. The "Gothic" element was not just used as a gimmick; it was a character in itself, from the way the setting was described and the atmosphere. I just loved how the author built up the dark and gothic atmosphere. A few examples of how the writing emphasised the atmosphere and the gothic elements:

Death would treasure a gorgeous creature such as yourself. So enthralled that he'd make any bargain with any gods that'll listen just for you.

I wanted to live. I didn't want to die. But in the Cloudy haze of the carnal act, I didn't mind so much the possibility of being loved by death.

I also loved the mystery elements, the way the past and present was entertwined and how the curse was used in the book to create tension. Whilst the story was not complicated, I was fully invested in it. I was just loving the atmosphere and the vibes too much to stop reading. This book is definitely not for readers who want a lot of plot and story, but it's perfect for readers who love dark, gothic and atmospheric tales.

Finally, I loved the character of Silas. He was mysterious and tortured, with no will to live, yet he was strikingly fascinating. I had my issues with Valeria, but I also liked how she evolved and navigated the story. The ending was beautifuly and the epilogue was a pure masterpiece of a gothic tale.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the Midnight Garden by Holly Anne is a gothic reimagining of Beauty and the Beast, haunted house ghost stories, and destructively beautiful, romantic vampire tales. The story follows Valeria, who is being forced into a marriage to save her family from financial ruin and social disgrace. She is captured (or saved… semantics) on her wedding day by an alluring and dangerous being. She is given rules (which naturally she breaks) and a task: to uncover her captors name. As the story unfolds, Valeria becomes increasingly entangled in the house’s dark history and the fate of those bound to it. She finds herself caught between duty and desire, love and consequence, as she begins to see the story’s perceived villain in a very different light. Watching Valeria fall for him was equal parts tragic and poetic.

This was a truly gorgeous read. The plot and prose delivered everything I look for in lyrical gothic romanticism. The atmosphere was dark and lush and immersive, with vivid descriptions and a constant sense of unease. There were supernatural elements like ghosts and vampires, themes of death and decay, as well as the past intruding on the present. It all worked together beautifully. And Valeria and Silas share an absolutely magnificent and devastating love story. I ate it up.

There’s a fine line between gothic prose and purple prose, and while Holly Anne handles that balance incredibly well overall, there were a few moments where the writing crossed that line and briefly pulled me out of the narrative, mostly when descriptions lingered slightly too long for my taste. That said, it was never excessive, and I found myself fully immersed again rather quickly.

Overall, In the Midnight Garden is a stunning reimagining of a classic tale, and I’d highly recommend it to fans of dark yet romantic fantasy.

Thank you to Holly Anne, Victory Editing, and NetGalley for the eARC.

[Nicki Markus · Rating 2 out of 5]

DFN at 40% (review based on what I read up till then).

In the Midnight Garden was a book that, from the blurb, I was ready to get behind. Who could resist a vampires-meets-fairytales vibe? Unfortunately, despite an inspired premise, this book fell down on execution. It's incredibly rare for me to DFN a book (so rare I can count the number of times I have done so on one hand), but I did stop this one at the 40% mark. As it was a review copy, I really wanted to give it a fair go and try to push on to the end, but it was so difficult for me that I couldn't make myself continue. I am a qualified editor, and therefore it was gruelling for me when every paragraph was riddled with incorrect grammar and punctuation, and words clearly missing from sentences. The prose jumped tenses frequently in a confusing way, and the pacing was all over the place. This was clearly more than just a handful of typos that would be picked up and corrected before final release; this book was badly in need of a really good edit. In addition to those issues, I found the characters and world building underdeveloped. I couldn't decide if it was purely a fantasy world or meant to be an historical setting. I thought the latter at first, but there were too many anachronisms if that was the case. With so many issues clamouring for my attention on every page, I found myself unable to keep going after an initial hour reading the book. I accept that my review is based solely on 40% of the whole; however, on what I read in that 40%, I can really only give 2 stars, and that's because the premise had so much potential. If the author got a good editor involved and fixed the issues, I do think there is room to make something good from this idea.

I received this book as a free eBook ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Yolanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not a vampire reader. I never have been. Dracula never did it for me, and most vampire books end up being a miss. But every now and then, a blurb tempts me enough to take a risk. This book is that rare exception where the risk absolutely paid off.

What pulled me in was the twisted fairytale angle. This is a Beauty and the Beast retelling with a dark, vampiric twist, and it works beautifully. Valeria, our Beauty, is dying. This is revealed immediately, so no spoilers there. To save her family, she is forced into a marriage she never wanted, only to be kidnapped by the Beast on her wedding day. From there, the story unfolds as Valeria struggles for freedom while trying to unravel and break the curse binding her captor.

The writing is vivid and atmospheric without becoming overwhelming. Every scene feels carefully painted, immersing you fully in the story. I especially enjoyed the journal entries scattered throughout the book, slowly revealing the past and the origins of the curse. I know some readers won’t enjoy interruptions like that, but for me, they added tension and depth, offering haunting glimpses of what came before.

The characters are thoughtfully written and genuinely evolve over the course of the story. Their arcs feel earned, and by the end, they are not the same people they were at the beginning. As for the ending, I know it will be divisive for some readers, but I loved it. It felt honest, fitting, and true to the story being told.

As someone who rarely enjoys vampire stories, I can confidently say this one completely won me over. If you enjoy dark fairytale retellings and emotionally driven fantasy, this is absolutely worth your time.

[Emma · Rating 2 out of 5]

ARC received in exchange for an honest review.

I liked the setting and general vibes of the story, but In the Midnight Garden may be one of the most bewildering reads of my life. The beginning threw a lot of cool plot points out (Miriam’s connection to the black market absinthe dealers and Valeria’s marriage to a murderer arranged by an uncaring, money-hungry mother, to name a few) and didn’t expand on them much, if at all, which made me feel like they were just there to add intriguing things to the plot without any actual explanation or weight in the main story. The letters in between some chapters confused me more than they shed light on things. And the ending…does that not just put our protagonists back in the same position they were in at the start?

As an editor, however, my main grief was the editing (or lack thereof). ARCs are always a little unpolished, so I don’t typically dwell on spelling or grammar errors, but there was so much going on that it severely impacted my reading experience. Multiple grammar mistakes per page, poorly chosen words, and jarring switches between past and present tense (sometimes in the same sentence!) made it difficult to follow the plot. It reached a point toward the climax where I was legitimately confused on what just happened. As someone who loves spooky gardens, vampires, and Beauty and the Beast, I think this story has good bones, but it needs some shaping on the technical side.

[Caterina · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
🌶️

*Thank you to NetGalley and Holly Anne for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review!*

This book is a delicious mix of Dracula, Phantom of the Opera and Beauty and the Beast vibes with a touch of Crimson Peak… with Holly Anne’s fun and exciting twists!

The writing was beautiful with such vivid detail, story is haunting and engaging and our MMC is to DIE for!
Silas (scars and all😏) is cursed, tortured and IMMORTAL and wants to die.
Valeria is on deaths door but wants to live.
When Silas whisks Valeria away she learns she must be the one to break the curse that binds them before time is up.

There is a dark and haunted castle with ghosts, riddles, mysteries and romance that is so red hot! HE FALLS FIRST!!!🥹🙌🏻
Silas is everything to me, I was obsessed instantly! His gentle kisses and barely there restraint, SIGH!🥹

Now, there’s not spice but this story is so beautifully told and the romance really is so intense that it really did not bother me at all.

“I’ll be here for you to kill tomorrow morning. Just sleep, Little Dove.”
UGH!! I just love him!

I am very pleased with this read!!🖤

[Ashley Jurczak · Rating 5 out of 5]

What better way to spend a freezing cold day than curled up with a story full of ghosts and vampires ❄️🕯️ I just finished my ARC of In the Midnight Garden, and wow—this book is truly one for the ages.
The Beauty and the Beast meets Dracula vibes had me hooked from the very first page. Valeria, our FMC, is slowly dying from a mysterious disease when she’s whisked away to a haunting castle inhabited by ghosts. Her friendship with Ebony was such a standout for me—tender, loyal, and beautifully written.
And Silas… the MMC every romantasy lover dreams of. Dark, brooding, mysterious, and completely unattainable in the best way. 😌 I also loved the dual timeline, with letters weaving together past and present as the mystery of the curse slowly unfolds.
The plot twists will leave you on the edge of your seat, and the ending absolutely wrecked me—I was tearing up by the final pages. 🖤 I won’t spoil anything, but trust me: if you haven’t read this yet, add it to your TBR immediately. You won’t be disappointed. 📚✨

[Fedythereader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you deeply to the author and publisher, Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op, for sharing an ARC of this book with me !!

“Death would treasure a gorgeous creature such as yourself. So enthralled that he’d make any bargain with any gods that’ll listen just for you”

Perfect for fans of Cruel Beauty, here’s a beauty and the beast retelling but with darker tones and a love story that will drag you down the abyss only to bring you back to air as a new person. Every second of Valeria’s story is a marvel. It’s a mystery. It’s a page of an old diary talking about a curse that no one apparently can break. An impossible love that led to desperation and pain like Dracula’s love story. And it’s pages filled with hope which can blossom when it’s the most unexpected. Blossom just like flowers in a beautiful garden where two people fall in love. I cannot even begin to fully express the comfort I felt reading this book. I needed it !!! And I’m so glad I did !!

“Will you do me the honor and give me your life in exchange for mine”

[havocwithhales · Rating 4 out of 5]

🩸🦇 ARC Review 🦇 🩸
Vampire romance with a human, but make it emotional damage.

Loved the book (⭐⭐⭐⭐), but spice lovers beware: one chili pepper bc this book said ‘slow burn’ and then forgot to light the match. But the romance was there.

He’s a cursed, immortal vampire who has a PhD in suffering.
She’s a delicate girl who is fully over living a carefully managed life and chooses chaos instead (relatable).

The storyline drags at times, BUT the plot is genuinely good. Haunted castle. Ghosts everywhere. Curses layered like emotional baggage.
A slow burn that made me feral.
And a souring ex fiancé that’s soured worse than expired milk.

Moody, gothic, romantic, and quietly feral in places.
I came for the vampire romance and stayed because I was emotionally invested and spiritually haunted.

He wanted to die. She wanted to live. Love said, “Why not both?”

This cover is illegally attractive. I need to file a complaint or frame it.

[Ashleexcellent · Rating 3 out of 5]

Heartfelt thanks to the author for an ARC of this work!

I LOVED the Crimson Peak parallels of this so, so much. The gothic vibes were *chef’s kiss*🤌🏻 There are a lot of moving parts here, which I found a commendable task for the author to take on. Nothing about the plot in this book was easy or simple, but instead deeply multifaceted.

Tone was sometimes odd (almost a bit robotic, maybe because it’s written in past tense but I’m not certain) which in turn meant that occasionally I struggled to follow the plot. Also there were moments of repetition and inconsistencies in plot points/developments. Ultimately, what I struggled with the most was the lack of an understand behind character’s motivations/decision-making/reasoning. I wanted to love these characters so much, but I just couldn’t connect with them.

The cover artwork is beautiful, and overall I liked this read and would be interested in future installments.

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a gothic mystery with a cursed vampire. Valeria is dying and being forced into a marriage she doesn't want to save her family. Her wedding day gets interrupted by Silas and she gets brought to his castle. There she has to solve a mystery to break a curse and free herself. The story was almost like a mix of the book Rebecca with Beauty and the Beast, if the Beast was Dracula. Valeria is stubborn and a bit naive, but she doesn't give up or listen to anyone's rules. She doesn't let anyone stop her or get in her way. Silas is mysterious and broody, which is really all you would want from a vampire. The actual mystery in the story was good and I liked the flashbacks as well as the letters/journal entries between chapters. The only part that wasn’t for me was the ending. Although all the major plotlines get wrapped up, the ending didn’t really resonate with me and I did wish for a different one. However, I did enjoy this book overall and will be reading more from this author.

[Lumie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for the ARC.

Plot 4/5
Characters 3.75/5
Ending 4/5
Interest 3.75/5

Overall 3.75/5

-The atmosphere was very interestingly eery. The vibes definitely felt like a beauty and the beast retelling but darker with the vampirism. As for the plot, I was intrigued at first and there were some very promising elements although some times I felt a little forced the way Silas needed to capture someone to find his name.

-I liked the characters alright. They weren’t much of note and I didn’t particularly connect but as their relationship develop I liked them more and more. The meals they shared were always so intriguing. As for the side characters, they were very 2 dimensional and I disliked most of them, as they were intended I assume.

-The ending was nice. This book didn’t see to be the perfect book for a happily ever after so the ending keeping the eery and mysterious atmosphere was a very good thing for me.

[Kylee · Rating 4 out of 5]

"In the beginning, there was a prince who wanted to die and a woman who wanted to live . . ."

🌹🥀🌹🥀🌹🥀🌹

Classic tales reimagined are my weakness, and this vampire rendition of Beauty and the Beast masterfully blends gothic fantasy with an air of intrigue.

Valeria's life is forever changed when she's whisked away by the enigmatic Silas on the eve of her wedding. As she delves deeper into the mysteries of his castle she begins to uncover a dark history and a curse that threatens to destroy them all. Can Valeria unravel the secrets of Silas' past and break the curse before it's too late or will she become its next victim?

Overall this was a very fun and creative read! The way the author sprinkled flashbacks throughout the story was pure genius, it added depth to the mystery and had me completely invested in solving it.

[Gosia]

Thank you to the author and publisher for providing me with this ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

DNF @32%

I genuinely liked the premise of this book and the Beauty and the Beast retelling vibes mixed with a vampiric, gothic atmosphere.

Unfortunately, the writing style didn’t work for me. It often felt too vague and sometimes outright chaotic. Missing descriptions of changes in characters’ movements left me constantly confused about what was actually happening on the page.

There were moments where the prose turned quite lyrical and genuinely pretty, and I did enjoy those parts. However, they weren’t enough to keep me engaged, and in the end, I decided not to continue reading.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arc reader here! Rumplestiltskin meets beauty and the beast in this romance novel! This book had me stressing from the get go but pulling for both mc’s until the very end. Valeria and her character development was astounding and I really felt like I was going through everything with her and literally would cheer whenever things would go right and want to throw something when things didn’t. Overall, this book kept me on my toes and the complete yearning between both characters that starts out as resentment is probably my favorite thing and you’re not gonna regret reading this! The ending is truly beautiful but also a gut punch and I need someone to scream at about this

[Dayna Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story unfurled like a whispered secret beneath moonlight — soft, haunting, and impossible to forget. Every page bloomed with shadowed beauty, weaving longing, mystery, and fragile hope into a tapestry of midnight dreams. The atmosphere was lush and intoxicating, wrapping me in quiet tension and delicate ache.

There is a tender melancholy woven through the prose, a sense of something lost and slowly found again. The garden itself feels alive, breathing secrets into the night, while the romance simmers beneath the surface like a hidden heartbeat. Dark, dreamy, and achingly beautiful — a poetic escape that lingers long after the final page.

[Mattie Riley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had just a little bit of EVERYTHING that I love. I saw hints (not sure if intentional) of Beetlejuice, Beauty and the Beast, Corpse Bride, and other little snippets of some of the best romantic fairy tales. The concept of the curse was beautifully done, and I truly was so anxious all the way to the end. I loved this!

[Ashley Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

ᴡᴏᴡ, ɪ ᴛɪᴘ ᴍʏ ʜᴀᴛ ᴀɴᴅ ʙᴏᴡ ᴀᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ᴍᴀɢɴɪꜰɪᴄᴇɴᴄᴇ ɪɴ ᴡʜɪᴄʜ ᴛʜɪꜱ ꜱᴛᴏʀʏ ᴡᴀꜱ.

ꜰᴏʀ ᴍᴇ, ᴛʜɪꜱ ꜱᴛᴏʀʏ ᴍɪxᴇꜱ ᴅʀᴀᴄᴜʟᴀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ʜᴀᴜɴᴛᴇᴅ ᴍᴀɴꜱɪᴏɴ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱᴛᴏʀʏ ʙᴇɪɴɢ ʙᴜʀɪᴇᴅ ɪɴᴛᴏ ᴀ ᴍᴀɢɴɪꜰɪᴄᴇɴᴛ ʙᴇᴀᴜᴛʏ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴇᴀꜱᴛ ʀᴇᴛᴇʟʟɪɴɢ.


ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇɴ’ᴛ ᴇᴀᴛᴇɴ ᴜᴘ ᴀ ꜱᴛᴏʀʏ ᴛʜɪꜱ Qᴜɪᴄᴋʟʏ ɪɴ Qᴜɪᴛᴇ ꜱᴏᴍᴇ ᴛɪᴍᴇ. ᴘᴀᴄɪɴɢ ᴡᴀꜱ ꜰᴀɴᴛᴀꜱᴛɪᴄ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ᴍʏꜱᴛᴇʀʏ ꜱᴜʀʀᴏᴜɴᴅɪɴɢ ɪᴛ ᴋᴇᴘᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴡᴀɴᴛɪɴɢ ᴍᴏʀᴇ.

[Sarah Rassool · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful gothic with beauty and the beast and dracula vibes. It was captivating and had mystery, romance, ghosts, and an fmc willing to die to save the man she loves as she heals from her life's expectations on her finally taking back agency on her terms.