Hungerstone

By Kat Dunn

Book Overview

The seductive reimagining of a Gothic classic--a repressed wife encounters a mysterious woman who awakens her desire in the "lesbian vampire novel we need." (Them)

WINNER OF THE LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD - NATIONAL BESTSELLER - NPR Best Book of the Year - Goodreads Choice Award Finalist - Book Riot Best Book of the Year

It's the height of the Industrial Revolution, and ten years into Lenore's marriage to steel magnate Henry, their relationship has soured. When Henry's ambitions take them from London to the remote British moorlands, a shocking carriage accident brings the mysterious Carmilla into their lives. Carmilla, who is weak and pale during the day but vibrant at night. Carmilla, who stirs something deep within Lenore.

Soon, girls from the local villages fall sick, consumed by a terrible hunger, and Lenore begins to unravel. Torn between regaining her husband's affection and the cravings Carmilla has awakened, Lenore must confront a darkness that will place her at risk.

This immersive reworking of Carmilla, the queer novella that inspired Dracula, delivers a richly atmospheric look at feminine rage and the desires that feed our hunger.

"I didn't like this, I LOVED it." --Taylor Jenkins Reid

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1638934029
• ISBN13: 9781638934028
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Zando
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

A Retelling That's Better Than The Original

Hungerstone is a sapphic retelling of Carmilla (the OG vampire story, even before Dracula) and being completely honest, I loved it even more than the original story. It leans much more heavily into the sapphic themes, and is deliciously gothic and atmospheric. I was hanging onto every single word. I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend to anyone who loves gothic horror. I'd give it 10 stars if I could!

Best book I've read in a long time.

Historical, ominous estate, gore, revenge, feminism all in one great story. This one will be on my mind for a very long time. Get it!!!!