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Our Sarnath: A Cosmic Horror Novella
Two academics come to a cabin in the Utah mountains to perform "the only ritual that works." A Dream Cycle, which should give them glimpses into pre-human society--a look into a beautiful, Eden-like kingdom called Ib. A city that has been almost entirely forgotten, except by a very small number of modern witches and warlocks.
But when Celeste begins to experience unplanned night-terrors about an ancient deity named Bokrug, her partner, Theo, realizes that someone has intruded upon their ritual, and that there may be no way out of this nightmare . . . unless they go through it!
Cold, weird, tender, and trippy, OUR SARNATH is the romantic and Lovecraftian horror odyssey you've been waiting for! From Judith Sonnet, the versatile and unpredictable author of The Home, The Vanishing Barker, and Terror! Horror! Agony!
“There are writers, but even rarer, there are storytellers. Judith Sonnet is a storyteller and of the very best follow her down the path, unlatch the gate, and disappear inside the dark world she’s cultivated. Once she takes you by the hand, you’ll never look back.” Rebecca Rowland, author of White Trash and Recycled Nightmares.
“Judith Sonnet is so much more than an extreme horror writer. She knows how to write compelling, complex characters, and she knows what scares us.” Lucas Mangum, author of Saint Sadist.
"Judith is no one-note wonder, but an incredibly versatile author, specializing in vulnerable characters you can’t help but relate to and want to protect. " Christine Morgan, author of Lakehouse Infernal.
“Welcome to my new favorite subgenre of Judith Sonnet.” Gage Greenwood, author of Bunker Dogs.
“Judith Sonnet writes the kind of horror that sits with you long after you're finished, and her vast knowledge of horror's past shines through in just about everything she writes.” Duncan Ralston, author of Ghostland.
But when Celeste begins to experience unplanned night-terrors about an ancient deity named Bokrug, her partner, Theo, realizes that someone has intruded upon their ritual, and that there may be no way out of this nightmare . . . unless they go through it!
Cold, weird, tender, and trippy, OUR SARNATH is the romantic and Lovecraftian horror odyssey you've been waiting for! From Judith Sonnet, the versatile and unpredictable author of The Home, The Vanishing Barker, and Terror! Horror! Agony!
“There are writers, but even rarer, there are storytellers. Judith Sonnet is a storyteller and of the very best follow her down the path, unlatch the gate, and disappear inside the dark world she’s cultivated. Once she takes you by the hand, you’ll never look back.” Rebecca Rowland, author of White Trash and Recycled Nightmares.
“Judith Sonnet is so much more than an extreme horror writer. She knows how to write compelling, complex characters, and she knows what scares us.” Lucas Mangum, author of Saint Sadist.
"Judith is no one-note wonder, but an incredibly versatile author, specializing in vulnerable characters you can’t help but relate to and want to protect. " Christine Morgan, author of Lakehouse Infernal.
“Welcome to my new favorite subgenre of Judith Sonnet.” Gage Greenwood, author of Bunker Dogs.
“Judith Sonnet writes the kind of horror that sits with you long after you're finished, and her vast knowledge of horror's past shines through in just about everything she writes.” Duncan Ralston, author of Ghostland.
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168 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 22, 2025
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November 23, 2025
Am I a cosmic horror fan now? Do I like Lovecraftian stories?! Of course Judith Sonnet can get me there! I had a great time with this book and I appreciate Judith for giving me the opportunity to ARC read another one of her stories.
Celeste and Theo are falling in love and to continue sharing their relationship and closeness, Theo introduces Celeste to a new world of dream rituals. Celeste isn’t entirely sure what the ritual is all about but she is ready to be isolated with Theo tucked away in a cozy cabin and to start digging into her dreams. With her past traumas and Theo’s past as well.. this may bring them together in a beautiful way.
As the ritual begins, both Theo and Celeste know something isn’t right. The dreams become too real and too full of a world that Theo had only heard of but has not seen the way Celeste is seeing it.
As the madness spirals and Celeste wants to leave and stop the ritual, they realize they have to stay and make it through until they end. What sacrifices will have to be made? What kind of world is within these dreams? Gods, demons, witches? A world so ancient that we know nothing about… hopefully Theo and Celeste can survive these horrors unscathed.
Our Sarnath is trippy and unsettling and creepy. And I love these characters. Celeste is a BADASS trans woman who has so much growth within the pages. Love her and Theo!
This book is out now! Go get it! Happy reading. ✨
Celeste and Theo are falling in love and to continue sharing their relationship and closeness, Theo introduces Celeste to a new world of dream rituals. Celeste isn’t entirely sure what the ritual is all about but she is ready to be isolated with Theo tucked away in a cozy cabin and to start digging into her dreams. With her past traumas and Theo’s past as well.. this may bring them together in a beautiful way.
As the ritual begins, both Theo and Celeste know something isn’t right. The dreams become too real and too full of a world that Theo had only heard of but has not seen the way Celeste is seeing it.
As the madness spirals and Celeste wants to leave and stop the ritual, they realize they have to stay and make it through until they end. What sacrifices will have to be made? What kind of world is within these dreams? Gods, demons, witches? A world so ancient that we know nothing about… hopefully Theo and Celeste can survive these horrors unscathed.
Our Sarnath is trippy and unsettling and creepy. And I love these characters. Celeste is a BADASS trans woman who has so much growth within the pages. Love her and Theo!
This book is out now! Go get it! Happy reading. ✨
November 8, 2025
"𝑻𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒔," 𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒅, 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚. "𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝑰'𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆."
Two academics, Celeste and Theo, have a weekend getaway in a cabin in the mountains of Utah to explore each other's dreams. Theo uses a ritual that is supposed to give them glimpses into a utopia that existed before humans, a beautiful, Eden-like kingdom called Ib. It's a city that has been almost entirely forgotten, except by a very small number of modern witches and warlocks. However, Celeste begins to experience night terrors about an ancient deity named Bokrug, and Theo finds evidence around the cabin to suggest that someone has intruded upon their ritual. To their horror, they realize the only way out of the nightmare is to go through it.
I was not prepared for how emotionally charged this little novella would be. It's a masterful blend of both the sorrow and suffering that can only come from the deep trauma that so many people repress during their waking lives. I believe the truly lucky can experience redemption through their dreams if they are attuned to the messages. What Celeste and Theo endured and survived will have you carving out a place in your heart for them.
Written as an homage to Lovecraft's short story "The Doom That Came to Sarnath," this is cosmic horror as its finest. As Judith says in her author's notes, she wanted the weighty sense of dread and doom, of people beholding things that man should not, such as old gods and ancient history. She exceeded my expectations with this divine novella, and I can't wait for the world to read it. Many thanks to the author for my early copy. This one will publish November 22, 2025.
Two academics, Celeste and Theo, have a weekend getaway in a cabin in the mountains of Utah to explore each other's dreams. Theo uses a ritual that is supposed to give them glimpses into a utopia that existed before humans, a beautiful, Eden-like kingdom called Ib. It's a city that has been almost entirely forgotten, except by a very small number of modern witches and warlocks. However, Celeste begins to experience night terrors about an ancient deity named Bokrug, and Theo finds evidence around the cabin to suggest that someone has intruded upon their ritual. To their horror, they realize the only way out of the nightmare is to go through it.
I was not prepared for how emotionally charged this little novella would be. It's a masterful blend of both the sorrow and suffering that can only come from the deep trauma that so many people repress during their waking lives. I believe the truly lucky can experience redemption through their dreams if they are attuned to the messages. What Celeste and Theo endured and survived will have you carving out a place in your heart for them.
Written as an homage to Lovecraft's short story "The Doom That Came to Sarnath," this is cosmic horror as its finest. As Judith says in her author's notes, she wanted the weighty sense of dread and doom, of people beholding things that man should not, such as old gods and ancient history. She exceeded my expectations with this divine novella, and I can't wait for the world to read it. Many thanks to the author for my early copy. This one will publish November 22, 2025.
December 20, 2025
This is why Judith Sonnet has become one of my favorite authors. She writes damn good stories, and knows how to really talk to her reader.
“Our Sarnath” is a cosmic horror tale but I like to think of it as more than just that. It is also a fantastical fairy tale sprinkled with just the right amounts of supernatural elements and religious allegory. Every bit of this, combined with Sonnet’s vivid descriptions of places, creatures, traumatic moments balanced between fantasy and real life, truly engaging characters, and even her touching on the exploration between dreams and reality (and different spiritual belief systems, too) make for an epic reading experience that I found profoundly unique.
But what actually - and perhaps most importantly- impressed me the most about this book is the sheer passion for which it exuded. Sonnet’s love of writing shines through every book she writes anyway, but this one was particularly special in the way that I felt the story actually spoke to me from the pages. I feel like this is by far her most descriptive book. Given all the epic moments and plot involved it pretty much had to be.
I also enjoyed the different writing structure she used here. The story is told in three parts, each beginning with a Lovecraftean quote beneath each part’s title. I haven’t read all of Sonnet’s literature so I’m unsure if she’s used this technique before but this was a nice change, and a perfect presentation for this story.
I felt there were some powerful messages brought to my mind here. Both our main protagonists, Celeste and Theo, each suffered some form of abuse in childhood, eventually using supernatural means to deal with it, and ultimately discovering the meaning - and consequences- of sacrifice in order to achieve happiness and emotional freedom. It made for some very poignant moments throughout but keep in mind this is still a horror tale as well so at best I’d like to say it was grimly poignant, which I think is a fun way to look at it. It made it that more interesting for me.
This is a 5 star read for me. This is a highly recommended book and Judith Sonnet is an ever higher recommended author.
“Our Sarnath” is a cosmic horror tale but I like to think of it as more than just that. It is also a fantastical fairy tale sprinkled with just the right amounts of supernatural elements and religious allegory. Every bit of this, combined with Sonnet’s vivid descriptions of places, creatures, traumatic moments balanced between fantasy and real life, truly engaging characters, and even her touching on the exploration between dreams and reality (and different spiritual belief systems, too) make for an epic reading experience that I found profoundly unique.
But what actually - and perhaps most importantly- impressed me the most about this book is the sheer passion for which it exuded. Sonnet’s love of writing shines through every book she writes anyway, but this one was particularly special in the way that I felt the story actually spoke to me from the pages. I feel like this is by far her most descriptive book. Given all the epic moments and plot involved it pretty much had to be.
I also enjoyed the different writing structure she used here. The story is told in three parts, each beginning with a Lovecraftean quote beneath each part’s title. I haven’t read all of Sonnet’s literature so I’m unsure if she’s used this technique before but this was a nice change, and a perfect presentation for this story.
I felt there were some powerful messages brought to my mind here. Both our main protagonists, Celeste and Theo, each suffered some form of abuse in childhood, eventually using supernatural means to deal with it, and ultimately discovering the meaning - and consequences- of sacrifice in order to achieve happiness and emotional freedom. It made for some very poignant moments throughout but keep in mind this is still a horror tale as well so at best I’d like to say it was grimly poignant, which I think is a fun way to look at it. It made it that more interesting for me.
This is a 5 star read for me. This is a highly recommended book and Judith Sonnet is an ever higher recommended author.
January 13, 2026
Wow. My top read so far this year. It resonated with me so much.
Our Sarnath
Judith Sonnet
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Celeste and Theo connect through shared trauma. Their relationship is absolutely beautiful.
While many of the story’s layers are undeniably sad, I ultimately felt strength more than sorrow. The narrative unfolds during a dream cycle ritual where the characters are confronted by old Gods, all powerful and all consuming. The author threads a sense of existential dread through vivid descriptions of these Gods and their ancient cities. I absolutely loved the intertwined themes of healing, love, and a distinctly Lovecraftian tone.
My favorite part of the story is Celeste sharing her past. It was heartbreaking. I couldn't help but reflect on my own relationship with my father, the rejection, the apathy, the quiet disappointment, although hers was more overt. This type of trama takes years to process, and some people never do. I deeeeeeeply connected with Celeste’s experience.
This story is about how our trauma clings and continues to claw at us long after our tormentors are gone. But it’s also a story of hope, a reminder that we can overcome our past and become the people we were always meant to be.
In the end, there’s transformation. The reclaiming of identity. Proof that conquering our trauma does not merely heal us, it makes us stronger. Almost superhuman.
Our Sarnath
Judith Sonnet
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Celeste and Theo connect through shared trauma. Their relationship is absolutely beautiful.
While many of the story’s layers are undeniably sad, I ultimately felt strength more than sorrow. The narrative unfolds during a dream cycle ritual where the characters are confronted by old Gods, all powerful and all consuming. The author threads a sense of existential dread through vivid descriptions of these Gods and their ancient cities. I absolutely loved the intertwined themes of healing, love, and a distinctly Lovecraftian tone.
My favorite part of the story is Celeste sharing her past. It was heartbreaking. I couldn't help but reflect on my own relationship with my father, the rejection, the apathy, the quiet disappointment, although hers was more overt. This type of trama takes years to process, and some people never do. I deeeeeeeply connected with Celeste’s experience.
This story is about how our trauma clings and continues to claw at us long after our tormentors are gone. But it’s also a story of hope, a reminder that we can overcome our past and become the people we were always meant to be.
In the end, there’s transformation. The reclaiming of identity. Proof that conquering our trauma does not merely heal us, it makes us stronger. Almost superhuman.
October 30, 2025
Amazing story! I loved the eerie atmosphere that blurs the limit between dreams and reality. The characters were really touching too
November 2, 2025
I was lucky enough to be given an ARC of Our Sarnath and it is everything creepy, beautiful, and mind-bending that Lovecraftian horror should be. This is an atmospheric and emotional ride that you do not want to miss. This is an emotionally charged powerhouse of a book that will have the reader exploring every aspect of their emotions. Judith Sonnet never disappoints.
October 31, 2025
I agreed to write a review in exchange for early access to this excellent book by the one and only Judith Sonnet. To tell the truth, had I purchased a copy after release I’d likely just give it a five star rating on Goodreads and Amazon and leave it at that. Like with many great pieces of art, Our Sarnath does a much better job of conveying its essential strengths and ideas than I’m ever going to do in writing about them. Still, I will try.
In more ways than one this feels like an appropriate followup to The Home. Judith has once again delved into the realm of Lovecraftian fiction with a relatively quiet and psychological story exploring the way our pasts shape us. This is however a more emotionally powerful book than its recent predecessor in my opinion. It’s a very real feeling examination of trauma that many people who have been really deeply hurt should be able to connect to.
I hesitate to make this point because saying something is like a bad acid/shrooms trip is one of the most cliche things in the world but this book really does take me back to some of my most extreme psychedelic experiences. There’s a power to surrendering yourself to something whether its an eldritch god or a substance. You don’t often come out completely the same on the other end. The feeling of finding the world was never what you thought it was is very familiar indeed. My own relationship with the divine has been heavily influenced by psychedelic experiences. It’s “nice” to see a dark reflection of that within this story.
To wrap it all up,Judith Sonnet has fucking done it again. This is a powerful emotional and trippy ass story that uses Lovecraft as a vehicle for something truly fresh and unique. I look forward to what the author has in store for us in the future.
In more ways than one this feels like an appropriate followup to The Home. Judith has once again delved into the realm of Lovecraftian fiction with a relatively quiet and psychological story exploring the way our pasts shape us. This is however a more emotionally powerful book than its recent predecessor in my opinion. It’s a very real feeling examination of trauma that many people who have been really deeply hurt should be able to connect to.
I hesitate to make this point because saying something is like a bad acid/shrooms trip is one of the most cliche things in the world but this book really does take me back to some of my most extreme psychedelic experiences. There’s a power to surrendering yourself to something whether its an eldritch god or a substance. You don’t often come out completely the same on the other end. The feeling of finding the world was never what you thought it was is very familiar indeed. My own relationship with the divine has been heavily influenced by psychedelic experiences. It’s “nice” to see a dark reflection of that within this story.
To wrap it all up,Judith Sonnet has fucking done it again. This is a powerful emotional and trippy ass story that uses Lovecraft as a vehicle for something truly fresh and unique. I look forward to what the author has in store for us in the future.
December 8, 2025
Well…that was creative. This wasn’t a favorite from this author but I can see others finding this entertaining. It was a quick read that’s perfect for the winter season, especially with the isolated, snowy setting. I didn’t really know what to expect from this, and parts of the story were a bit confusing. With it being a novella, while entertaining, it was just alright overall. I would recommend if you want a quick read for the winter time.
October 20, 2025
"The nothingness a god dwells in when people cease to worship him. The nothingness God Himself experienced before he said, “Let there be light.” The nothingness all humans know before they rest in the womb. The nothingness beyond life, death, and other such minuscule concepts."
I’ll be completely honest, I am not very familiar with Lovecraft’s short story, The Doom That Came to Sarnath. But what I do know about it, and the way that Sonnet managed to create a “romantic” retelling that stays true to her style, makes OUR SARNATH a fantastic novella.
OUR SARNATH is a cosmic horror that takes the reader through an atmospheric ride that will put you through ALL the feels. Doom, anxiety, sadness, loss, love, gain, what’s a dream… what’s not a dream… and a descent into madness. When I say every emotion is there, I mean that with my entire being.
The characters and their growth were done superbly well in this book. The FMC and her growth alone were extraordinary to see from the start of the book to the finish. I love that she’s a trans character as well, because that alone brings in an entire range of emotions and feelings to this story… and it works perfectly.
At the end of this book, in the author’s note, Judith explains a lot about this book. One thing that stood out to me was how much she loves it. (No, really, when you read the author’s note, there’s so much that was poured into this story.) Right down to how she had this entire story plotted from the very beginning and stuck to the “script.” — Judith’s own love for this book comes through the words on EVERY SINGLE page.
This is one of those times where I feel like I rambled a ton and somehow did zero justice to this book. I recommend this book to anyone, but especially if you’re a fan of cosmic horror, Lovecraft, and an overall fan of Sonnet in general.
I’ll be completely honest, I am not very familiar with Lovecraft’s short story, The Doom That Came to Sarnath. But what I do know about it, and the way that Sonnet managed to create a “romantic” retelling that stays true to her style, makes OUR SARNATH a fantastic novella.
OUR SARNATH is a cosmic horror that takes the reader through an atmospheric ride that will put you through ALL the feels. Doom, anxiety, sadness, loss, love, gain, what’s a dream… what’s not a dream… and a descent into madness. When I say every emotion is there, I mean that with my entire being.
The characters and their growth were done superbly well in this book. The FMC and her growth alone were extraordinary to see from the start of the book to the finish. I love that she’s a trans character as well, because that alone brings in an entire range of emotions and feelings to this story… and it works perfectly.
At the end of this book, in the author’s note, Judith explains a lot about this book. One thing that stood out to me was how much she loves it. (No, really, when you read the author’s note, there’s so much that was poured into this story.) Right down to how she had this entire story plotted from the very beginning and stuck to the “script.” — Judith’s own love for this book comes through the words on EVERY SINGLE page.
This is one of those times where I feel like I rambled a ton and somehow did zero justice to this book. I recommend this book to anyone, but especially if you’re a fan of cosmic horror, Lovecraft, and an overall fan of Sonnet in general.
December 30, 2025
4.5 stars
January 12, 2026
slow start but great ending
November 30, 2025
Judith Sonnet's Our Sarnath is a new take on the Lovecraft story "The Doom That Came To Sarnath," without the often tedious Lovecraftian writing style. Great characters, Old Gods, cosmic horror, and forbidden knowledge all come together in what is, ultimately, a love story (maybe).
I loved it.
I loved it.
December 15, 2025
This is such a beautiful retelling of HP Lovecraft’s The Doom That Came To Sarnath, told with such love and care and made totally queer. I would say this is an absolute slow burn, quiet, queer cosmic horror. Very atmospheric with an overarching sense of dread from page one on! Sonnet took some liberties with Lovecraft’s monsters and ideals, which I feel is the best way to pay homage to the original works while spitting in the face of the real life monster who created them. This felt so deeply emotional and raw, and had such a sense of dread throughout, it is definitely a new favorite cosmic horror of mine!
October 18, 2025
I loved the vibe of this novella! Celeste and Theo have a weekend getaway in a cabin to take a deep dive into each other’s dreams. They certainly are getting more than they bargained for. In its 150 pages it is action packed, fast paced, and a very interesting read. It has some spooky elements but I really enjoyed the lore that is discussed throughout the story. I was more fascinated than spooked which was a pleasant and welcoming surprise. I cannot wait to read more in this series!
October 26, 2025
The way I loved this book.
There will be a video review of this coming out after this review so stay tuned for that..
Our Sarnath, was amazing and is up there for favorites from Judith, the first being The Home ( read if if you haven’t, trust me). I love some good cosmic horror and have read a good chunk over the years but this was something special.
I keep trying to find the words to really give this book the flowers it deserves and I’m just not sure I can, but here we are, I need you all to check this out.
It’s more than just the regular cosmic horror, it’s a whole journey through a heady emotionally charged horror. It feels like she poured every single ounce of herself into this story and it gets into you, I have a whole book hangover after this.
The cover is a entire work of art in every aspect of that, its beautiful and I feel like it needs to be on my wall, after finishing the book, it fits so well and beautifully.
Two researcher/academic types make the trip to a cabin in Utah to perform a ritual that seems a little on the dangerous side, but something they want to do. It should let them see into a world before humans which sounds extremely cool.
But after the problems start when Celeste starts to have weird nightmares and they realize that something might have latched on during that ritual.
Cue panic from me, because I have read cosmic horror, this is never ever a good sign.
The journey both Celeste and Theo took was a long deep and dark one, past traumas that make it hard to function later in life at your best, abuse from those that should have protected and loved you, make everyday life hard, imagine this situation?
What’s real, what’s terror and what is just your mind trying to cope?
I know this might seem incredibly vague and heavy but this was above and beyond something magic, and Judith went the extra mile with the authors note at the end and it adds so much context to the story.
Celeste and Theo have my entire heart in a iron death grip, I was on edge and invested the whole time, hoping and wishing, begging to see what happens in the end this was a lovecraftian rollercoaster of horror and love, but its not just love of something else, but yourself as well.
You’ll understand this later, but this line is echoing in my head rent free.
“Something that resonates with the world beyond and between..”
This is going up there with one of the best things I have read this year.
There will be a video review of this coming out after this review so stay tuned for that..
Our Sarnath, was amazing and is up there for favorites from Judith, the first being The Home ( read if if you haven’t, trust me). I love some good cosmic horror and have read a good chunk over the years but this was something special.
I keep trying to find the words to really give this book the flowers it deserves and I’m just not sure I can, but here we are, I need you all to check this out.
It’s more than just the regular cosmic horror, it’s a whole journey through a heady emotionally charged horror. It feels like she poured every single ounce of herself into this story and it gets into you, I have a whole book hangover after this.
The cover is a entire work of art in every aspect of that, its beautiful and I feel like it needs to be on my wall, after finishing the book, it fits so well and beautifully.
Two researcher/academic types make the trip to a cabin in Utah to perform a ritual that seems a little on the dangerous side, but something they want to do. It should let them see into a world before humans which sounds extremely cool.
But after the problems start when Celeste starts to have weird nightmares and they realize that something might have latched on during that ritual.
Cue panic from me, because I have read cosmic horror, this is never ever a good sign.
The journey both Celeste and Theo took was a long deep and dark one, past traumas that make it hard to function later in life at your best, abuse from those that should have protected and loved you, make everyday life hard, imagine this situation?
What’s real, what’s terror and what is just your mind trying to cope?
I know this might seem incredibly vague and heavy but this was above and beyond something magic, and Judith went the extra mile with the authors note at the end and it adds so much context to the story.
Celeste and Theo have my entire heart in a iron death grip, I was on edge and invested the whole time, hoping and wishing, begging to see what happens in the end this was a lovecraftian rollercoaster of horror and love, but its not just love of something else, but yourself as well.
You’ll understand this later, but this line is echoing in my head rent free.
“Something that resonates with the world beyond and between..”
This is going up there with one of the best things I have read this year.
November 11, 2025
"I'm afraid you're going to have to bleed."
After reading The Home, my expectations were already high for this—but Our Sarnath went above and beyond anything I could’ve imagined. I can’t remember the last time a book genuinely scared me the way this one did. It got under my skin in the best possible way.
Celeste and Theo are fantastic characters to follow throughout, each with backstories I painfully related to. I caught myself muttering “Jesus Christ…” out loud more times than I can count.
Intrigue, sadness, fear… this book made me feel it all. My stomach would twist with anxiety, only for tears to start welling up moments later. I don’t want to spoil a single thing, but what happens in the final act… it’s unbelievable how deeply it resonated with me.
Our Sarnath is Lovecraftian cosmic horror at its purest. It reads like a perfect love letter to H.P. Lovecraft while still standing entirely on its own. If you’re a longtime fan of Lovecraft, you’ll adore this book. If you’ve never read cosmic horror before, you’ll love it just the same.
No words I can write here will do this book justice, it’s phenomenal from start to finish. Please believe me when I say: you HAVE to read this one.
🐙🐙🐙🐙🐙/5
After reading The Home, my expectations were already high for this—but Our Sarnath went above and beyond anything I could’ve imagined. I can’t remember the last time a book genuinely scared me the way this one did. It got under my skin in the best possible way.
Celeste and Theo are fantastic characters to follow throughout, each with backstories I painfully related to. I caught myself muttering “Jesus Christ…” out loud more times than I can count.
Intrigue, sadness, fear… this book made me feel it all. My stomach would twist with anxiety, only for tears to start welling up moments later. I don’t want to spoil a single thing, but what happens in the final act… it’s unbelievable how deeply it resonated with me.
Our Sarnath is Lovecraftian cosmic horror at its purest. It reads like a perfect love letter to H.P. Lovecraft while still standing entirely on its own. If you’re a longtime fan of Lovecraft, you’ll adore this book. If you’ve never read cosmic horror before, you’ll love it just the same.
No words I can write here will do this book justice, it’s phenomenal from start to finish. Please believe me when I say: you HAVE to read this one.
🐙🐙🐙🐙🐙/5
November 28, 2025
Thank you for this kind of queer representation. As a trans and nonbinary individual myself, it really means a lot.
This was also extremely well-written and the characters and story drew me in immediately.
This was also extremely well-written and the characters and story drew me in immediately.
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