Angela Carter Books

One book on our shelf. Average spice 2/5, average darkness 3/5.

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The books

  1. The Bloody Chamber

    Angela Carter · standalone

    Spice 2/5 Darkness 3/5

    Ten short stories that take Bluebeard, Beauty and the Beast, Red Riding Hood and Puss in Boots and make them hungry, sexual and strange. Short enough to read in a weekend. Every dark fairy tale retelling since owes it something.

    • Fairy Tale Retellings
    • Vampires
    • Curses
    Content warnings

    Murder, Physical or emotional abuse, Gore, Dubious or non-consent