elizabeth rose 's Reviews > Grave Matter

Prepare for chills, thrills, and a serious book hangover! 🕯️🖤 🍄

Sydney Denik, an aspiring mycologist, jumps at an opportunity to work on groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research at a remote lodge on Vancouver Island. But the fog-shrouded isolation hides secrets that are as twisted as they are terrifying. From disappearing students to haunting visions, nothing is what it seems, and the enigmatic psychologist Sydney’s drawn to only deepens the mystery.

Karina Halle delivers a dark, delicious mix of gothic chills, spine-tingling mystery, and steamy romance that'll leave you breathless 🖤✨️

Sydney’s journey as she unravels the chilling secrets of the eerie Madrona Foundation had me completely hooked! With snow falling in summer, ghosts in the halls, and a love interest who’s as mysterious as he is swoon-worthy, this story will keep you guessing (and blushing) the entire time.

Read this if…
🖤 You loved the gothic, academic atmosphere of Nocticadia
🖤 You crave dark, edge-of-your-seat mysteries that leave you questioning reality
🖤 A spicy, tension-filled romance makes your heart race (check trigger warnings)

You’ll second-guess everything—including your bedtime!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5/5) - this book was outstanding!