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By: Kat Dunn
Narrated by: Perdita Weeks
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A compulsive feminist reworking of Carmilla, the queer novella that inspired Dracula.

“Hungerstone is a delicious tribute to the inherent horrors of womanhood and the desperate and exquisite vulgarity of desire. This is everything I dream of in a novel.” ―Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of  A Study in Drowning and Lady Macbeth

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 to host a hunting party, 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 up something deep within Lenore. And before long, girls from the local villages fall sick, consumed by a terrible hunger . . .

As the day of the hunt draws closer, Lenore begins to unravel, questioning the role she has been playing all these years. Torn between regaining her husband’s affection and the cravings Carmilla has awakened, soon Lenore will uncover a darkness in her household that will place her at terrible risk.

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Best of 2025
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Gothic Atmosphere • Feminist Retelling • Excellent Narration • Beautiful Writing • Emotional Depth • Velvet-like Voice

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I had a really rough week after this book helped me break through a wall of self loathing. I hated it because my base was unsettled but I love the writer and this book for how seen and not alone it made me feel.

Gothic and Emotional

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Vampirism as allegory and liberation, the lust for blood as a symbol of all the other desires Women were asked to suppress.
The setting is dark and (literally) gothic, as is fitting .
I deeply enjoyed this book.

Deeply original

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This story kept me hooked from start to finish. The writing is beautiful, and the characters are incredibly compelling, but the real horror lies in how accurately it reflects what women went through at the time. The amount of research that went into capturing the era is impressive and eye-opening. A haunting and powerful read that stays with you.

Gripping, well-researched, and unforgettable

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I'm new to Kat Dunn. However, I can say that she is now one of my favorite authors. Her writing is so incredibly raw and beautiful. The story is delicious, and I devoured it (pun intended) in the span of a day. The narrator was absolutely amazing, and I know this is my favorite listen, and read, of the year. I highly, highly recommend this book to anyone who loves Gothic or sapphic literature!

Best read and listen of 2025!!!!

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The narration is fantastic, and I honestly think this is the best version of the story of Carmilla out there.

Excellent Retelling

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