book review, historical fiction

Review: Dangerous by Essie Fox

At HNS 2026, I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Essie Fox. I read The Fascination when it first came out and enjoyed Essie's dark and gothic aesthetic and writing style. As such, Dangerous and her newest novel, Catherine - a Wuthering Heights retelling, have been on my TBR since they came out.… Continue reading Review: Dangerous by Essie Fox

book review, historical fiction

Review: Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher

Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher is a delightfully gory* novel set in late 19th century North Carolina following scientific illustrator Sonia Wilson as she begins a new job with a reclusive, surly naturalist with a penchant for insects and parasites. A stark departure from her usual botanical illustrations, crafting insects and their life cycles proves… Continue reading Review: Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher