The Best Gothic Dark Romances to Read in 2023

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I've carefully selected only the best gothic fantasy romance books releasing in 2023 that you don't want to miss.

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Gothic fantasy romance books aim to recreate a dark atmosphere, with conflicted heroines and antiheroes ( our beloved morally grey characters!! )

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The Best Gothic Dark Romances to Read in 2023

I've carefully selected only the best gothic fantasy romance books releasing in 2023 that you don't want to miss.

Gothic fantasy romance books aim to recreate a dark atmosphere, with conflicted heroines and antiheroes ( our beloved morally grey characters!! )

1

Academic Rivals to lovers

A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

2

Reese Book Club pick

Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

3

Jewish representation

A Multitude of Dreams by Mara Rutherford

4

Paranormal gothic romance

The Library of Shadows by Rachel Moore

5

Romance with Acotar vibes

The Scarlet Veil by Shelby Mahurin

6

Queer representation

All That Consumes Us by Erica Waters

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