A review by rmgmorrow
House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Excellent classic Gothic horror vibes, with lesbians. The pacing is a little unbalanced--the first half is a great slow build, but the back half is so fast it feels a little skeletal rather than the relentless horror I think the author was going for. More screen time of the other bloodmaids and instances of something that's not quite right would have really fleshed out the build-up in order to maximize the twist. That said, deeply loved Lisavet and the unexplained monstrosity of the House of Hunger, and Marion's emotional arc from accidental manslaughter to planned homicide was exactly what I love in a gothic heroine. Recommended for fans of Crimson Peak or A Dowry Of Blood.
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