House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson

House of Hunger

Alexis Henderson

320 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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House of Hunger is ideal for readers who crave dark, sapphic gothic tales where power dynamics and blood-fueled aristocracy test the limits of a desperate protagonist's survival.

Description

Loosely inspired by the true story of the infamous Elizabeth Bathory, a compelling Gothic tale of blood and dark desire from the author of the acclaimed two-times 'Good Reads' Awards-shortlisted dark fantasy, The Year of the Witching...WANTED: A b...

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Community Reviews

3.69
based on 7,907 reviews

Moods

dark: 97%

mysterious: 76%

tense: 68%

emotional: 22%

adventurous: 20%

challenging: 11%

sad: 11%

reflective: 3%

hopeful: 1%

Pace

27% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
49% of readers chose A mix
24% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

47% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

83% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

53% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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