
A ceramic artist’s whirlwind sapphic marriage leads to an isolated manor in this dread-soaked gothic Bluebeard retelling.
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A ceramic artist’s whirlwind sapphic marriage leads to an isolated manor in this dread-soaked gothic Bluebeard retelling.
Bluebeard gets a gothic horror and sapphic romance twist in this fairytale retelling from the author of Serial Killer Support Group and Trad Wife. A young ceramic artist moves into her new wife’s isolated manor and gets drawn into dark discoveries that stain her marriage—and her very soul. Artist Poppy Reed doesn’t care if others think her marriage to Celia Marie Fox, a wealthy art dealer, is impulsive. Sure, they’ve only known each other for six months, and Celia has an infamous romantic reputa...
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Central sapphic marriage with romantic and sensual intimacy throughout
Body horror, blood, and violent peril drive the gothic horror plot
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Alcohol misuse themes; a character is drugged
Central sapphic marriage between protagonists Poppy and Celia
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No fantasy magic present
Haunted manor, possession themes, faceless statues, bodiless whispers
Recurring themes of power, control, and manipulation in relationships
Imagined self-harm imagery tied to body horror
On- and off-page abusive relationships, gaslighting, and queer abuse
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