Rottenheart

Set in the 1890s, Kat Dunn's Rottenheart is a sapphic gothic horror novel inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet, weaving themes of love, grief, and revenge. The story follows Odette and Cecilia as they navigate the mysterious death of Odette’s mother, Lydia, and the sinister presence that emerges in their grand home. With dark secrets and haunting vengeance, the novel offers a atmospheric tale of psychological horror and forbidden longing. Critics praise its captivating blend of gothic tension and sapphic yearning.