📚 Books to Read After In The House In The Dark Of The Woods
Just finished in the house in the dark of the woods? Here are 5 magical next reads curated just for you:
📘 The Familiars by Stacey Halls
Rating: 3.84 / 5 (21,431 ratings), Published: 2019
When to read it: When you're craving more atmospheric historical fiction that weaves mystical elements into the narrative.
Set in 1612 during the Pendle Witch Trials, this novel follows a young noblewoman accused of witchcraft and her bond with a midwife who might be more than she seems. Similar to "In the House in the Dark of the Woods," this book delves into the complexities of female relationships, superstition, and the blurred lines between reality and the supernatural.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Occult Fiction
After reading: Readers will be left pondering the limits of belief, the power of female solidarity, and the allure of the mystical in dark times.
📘 The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert
Rating: 3.61 / 5 (58,897 ratings), Published: 2018
When to read it: When you're in the mood for a modern fairytale that's as eerie as it is enchanting.
This contemporary fantasy novel follows Alice as she delves into the twisted, dark fairy tales penned by her reclusive grandmother. "The Hazel Wood" captures the same unsettling atmosphere found in "In the House in the Dark of the Woods," blending folklore with a gripping narrative that blurs the line between reality and fantasy.
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Fairy Tales
After reading: Readers will find themselves questioning the power of storytelling, the ties that bind us to our past, and the price of seeking out the truth.
📘 Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Rating: 3.80 / 5 (116,861 ratings), Published: 2020
When to read it: When you're ready for a captivating blend of gothic horror and social commentary set in a richly atmospheric world.
In this eerie tale, a glamorous socialite travels to a decaying mansion in rural Mexico to uncover dark family secrets. "Mexican Gothic" shares the same sense of foreboding and mystery as "In the House in the Dark of the Woods," weaving together themes of power, femininity, and the haunted past.
Genres: Horror, Gothic Fiction, Historical Fiction
After reading: Readers will find themselves immersed in a world where the past casts a long shadow, secrets lurk behind every door, and the line between reality and nightmare blurs.
📘 The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Rating: 4.04 / 5 (29,939 ratings), Published: 2019
When to read it: When you're seeking a haunting and evocative historical novel that explores the resilience of women in the face of persecution.
Set in 1617 Norway, "The Mercies" follows a community of women grappling with a world upended by tragedy and fear of witchcraft. Echoing the themes of isolation, suspicion, and the strength drawn from female bonds in "In the House in the Dark of the Woods," this novel immerses readers in a landscape of beauty and peril.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Feminism, Witchcraft
After reading: Readers will be left contemplating the resilience of the human spirit, the bonds forged in adversity, and the enduring power of hope even in the darkest of times.