A review by rebeccas_in_book_love
Gothikana by RuNyx

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A dark romance tale that gives vibes similar to Dracula and Wuthering Heights with hauntingly beautiful writing. I enjoyed this book so much! The atmosphere with the castle, forbidden woods, and ghosts - all blended together to be such a great backdrop. The school setting, the mystery and legends surrounding the school, and the recent tragedies along with our main character Corvina with her purple eyes and raven hair - I was hooked. Great plot and the chemistry between Corvina and Vad is palpable! I loved the quotes at the beginning of each chapter from various classics and how those tied into the story. My only negative is that there were still open loops - which may have been intentional but I was hoping for more answers at the end. There are trigger warnings that the author lays out, so I suggest reading those before starting. This was exactly what I wanted to read when I picked it up and it did not disappoint.