Bound and Unbound: A paranormal novella duology
Ali Hazelwood
Hungerstone
by Kat Dunn
About this book
Set against the grimy, soot-stained backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, this atmospheric gothic tale reimagines the classic vampire mythos with a sharp, feminist edge. Lady Lenore is trapped in a stifling, decade-long marriage to a cold steel magnate when a carriage accident brings the mysterious Carmilla into their isolated moorland estate. By day, Carmilla is a fragile stranger, but as night falls, she becomes a vibrant force that awakens something dormant and dangerous within Lenore.
As the local village girls begin to waste away from a mysterious, insatiable hunger, Lenore finds herself caught in a seductive dance between her husband’s expectations and the dark, primal cravings stirred by her guest. This is a visceral urban fantasy that explores the agony of repression and the exquisite weight of forbidden desire.
For readers seeking a paranormal romance that prioritizes mood and psychological tension, this story offers a haunting look at what happens when a woman finally stops playing the part she was assigned. With its blood-soaked atmosphere and the compelling transformation of a newly turned newborn, this is a lyrical, terrifying exploration of the horrors and liberations of womanhood that will leave you breathless long after the final page.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0FL87QXMS
Reader Reviews
December 31, 2025
Hungerstone by Kat Dunn felt especially sentimental to me. As a woman who relates more to this book than most, not just for its gothic atmosphere, but for the way it explores desire, repression, and the ache of wanting something you’re told you shouldn’t. This story leans into a dark, lush horror, but beneath the blood and stone is a deeply emotional story about identity and longing. I loved how the sapphic elements are handled with intensity and tenderness rather than spectacle. The...
June 30, 2025
4/5 read - the cover is gorgeous and was not damaged in delivery. The book itself is a good read! )
June 25, 2025
I rented this book on Libby at first then decided to purchase the book so I can have more time with it. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This book follows Lady Lenore after she and her husband come across Carmilla's wrecked carriage on their way to their new property called Nethershaw. Their lives are turned upside down as they invite Carmilla to stay with them and everyone is affected. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– I thought this book was boring and was full of filler content....
April 16, 2026
This book could end the patriarchy ( I love this author so much and their portrayal of Carmilla in modern words) )
March 8, 2025
I loved seeing Lenore's character development, and the scenery was beautifully written. I also loved that she kept some things a little mysterious, the answer is there but it's not just laid out plainly for you. I only wish there was more between Carmilla and Lenore. I didn't care for their relationship at all in the first half of the book, I wish we got more romantic scenes in the second half. ) 5 people found this helpful
