Carmilla

"Soo, Carmilla was nice! I like the Gothic atmosphere and sapphic vibes. The story wasn't anything crazy or really all that interesting if I'm being honest but the aesthetics are immense. I think it's an important piece of wlw literature."

"I’ve been curious about this book for awhile and didn’t realize how short it was until recently so I finally decided to pick it up and I really enjoyed it!! I always struggle with classics because I always feel like I’m not smart enough to understand what the story is trying to say and while I might not have fully understood this one either, I had a fun time reading it! I love that this is one of the first vampire stories and it’s unmistakably sapphic and it was written in the 1800s! I also loved getting to see how so many other famous vampires were inspired by Carmilla. Just a very short, atmospheric read that’s perfect for spooky season!"

"Knowing vaguely the story of Carmilla, I was excited going into this! It really was interesting seeing how gradual it became in that Carmilla was not all that she seemed. Of course, I was won over by the often sapphic undertones and was just interested in both Carmilla and Laura’s relationship while also knowing it would all go wrong by the end. Great book!"

"Sapphic but not enough"

"This book is AMAZING!! If you love sapphic themes, vampires, and horror, you’re in the right place. It’s basically a slow burn romance that takes a horrible turn for the worst. And it’s spooky. I love it! "

"aside from the racism at the start of the book i love ittttt. 8/10. "

"DNF"

"Frightening."

"absolutely amazing, I just wish it was longer! so, so, so well written and pretty progressive/inclusive (?) for its time. Carmilla is such a girlboss, I love her <3 10/10"

"Must-read for LGBT horror fans and dark romantics alike. "