thevampireslibrary's Reviews > Their Monstrous Hearts

A haunting and atmospheric novel about human determination and the lengths one will go to preserve their dream, an unusual and unique story where moral and existential dilemmas are explored alongside science with mythical undertones. Shelved as horror this transcends the usual tropes and gimmicks popular in the genre, it's more creepy than scary if that makes sense? Incredibly unsettling and eerie,  theres a permanent sense of disquiet throughout, a slithering creeping ever nearer dread that lingers around the periphery when reading, a sinister gothic with eldritch elements, exploring the shadowy facets of humanity with surrealist symbolism, the ambiguity and mystery propels the narrative forward, the prose is spectacular and beautiful. A one-of-a-kind, exquisitely crafted narrative that seamlessly blends elements of horror and fantasy, creating a mesmerising gothic fable.