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Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
3.75
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

yay i finally got around to reading this !!! i really enjoyed it honestly !!! i was however expecting it to be more,,, idk scary,,, unsettling. it certainly had its moments but while i shouldn’t compare it to dracula — i simply can’t help it — i did find myself wishing for that darkness that it held. carmilla unfortunately falls a little flat in comparison and in some aspects i did enjoy it more than dracula. like hello, sapphic vampires YES PLEASE. i need more and it certainly held the moody, spooky vibes that i was expecting from this story. 

over all i did enjoy it but will always wish that it was longer but for what it was i definitely recommend it. this edition as well offers some helpful footnotes and the art inside is gorgeous.