#23 in Horror
Hungerstone
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About the book
It’s the height of the Industrial Revolution, and ten years into Lenore’s marriage to steel magnate Henry, their relationship has soured. When Henry’s ambitions take them from London to the remote British moorlands, a shocking carriage accident brings the mysterious Carmilla into their lives. Carmilla, who is weak and pale during the day but vibrant at night. Carmilla, who stirs something deep within Lenore. Soon, girls from the local villages fall sick, consumed by a terrible hunger, and Lenore begins to unravel. Torn between regaining her husband’s affection and the cravings Carmilla has awakened, Lenore must confront a darkness that will place her at risk. This immersive reworking of Carmilla, the queer novella that inspired Dracula, delivers a richly atmospheric look at feminine rage and the desires that feed our hunger.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.9 across 100 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 40% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Horror average of 7.5. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.9 | 100 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“The story is great. This book immerses you into the 1800's, and it is clear that the author has done her research on fashion, language, and even the dishes of this time period (She even tells you that she did at the end of the…”
“What is a monster but a creature of agency? Carmilla meets the plethora of villainess manhwa plots, Hungerstone is a story on overcoming one's own death by the hands of misfortune doled out by life and the burning anger of a woman scorned. Compared to…”
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