The Dark Library by Mary Anna Evans

June 23rd, 2025 Kimberly Review 5 Comments

23rd Jun
The Dark Library by Mary Anna Evans

A gothic, historical mystery? Yes, please. The Dark Library by Mary Anna Evans pulled me in with its atmospheric setting, missing person case, and strange happenings. E searches for her mother, and deals with the death of her father in this 1940s tale of dark secrets and forbidden libraries.

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The Manor of Dreams by Christina Li

June 2nd, 2025 Kimberly Review 6 Comments

2nd Jun
The Manor of Dreams by Christina Li

Narrated by Catherine Ho, The Manor of Dreams by Cristina Li delivers a rich mystery steeped in gothic horror. Perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic. Told in dual timelines, spanning three generations, Li takes us into the life of Vivian Yi and the mansion she called home.

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The Ghost Woods by C.J. Cooke

May 5th, 2025 Kimberly Review 4 Comments

5th May
The Ghost Woods by C.J. Cooke

I was excited to dive into C.J. Cooke’s newest novel, The Ghost Woods, and I was not disappointed. This dark, gothic horror fantasy takes us to Lichen Hall. A place shrouded in folklore about ghosts & witches. This remote home stands alone deep in the woods. Pearl Gorham arrives in 1965, to give birth to a child and the tale that unfolds held me captive.

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The House on Biscayne Bay by Chanel Cleeton

April 4th, 2024 Kimberly Review 11 Comments

4th Apr
The House on Biscayne Bay by Chanel Cleeton

I love everything Chanel Cleeton has written from her contemporary romance to her Cuban inspired historical fiction and was delighted to see her delve into a gothic historical mystery with The House on Biscayne Bay. A suspenseful, atmospheric tale that held me captive from beginning to end.

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