Think twice if…
- Content warnings: Child death, Death, Death of a parent, Domestic violence, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Stalking, Murder, Grief, Gaslighting, Panic attacks, Toxic relationships, Infidelity, Fire, Blood, Pregnancy, Sexual content
Hemlock
by Kiersten Modglin
A haunted-house romantic thriller with a messy old love triangle, small-town secrets, and enough twists to make every familiar face feel suspect.
goodreads 4.15/5 34,357 ratings
storykind_community 4/5 2 ratings
Quick fit
Is this story right for you?
A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length404 pages
Story statusStandalone
Spice4/5 · Passionate / intense
PacingMedium
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Push and pull
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Medium burn
- High
- Passionate / intense
- Addictive read
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- Mysterious stranger
- Love/hate tension
- Dark / taboo style
- The angst delivered
- Best friend
- Betrayal to trust
- Tension / anticipation focus
- Vicarious thrill
- Slow seduction
- Tension
- Anticipation
- Possessive/protective
Fantasy promise
- Romantic suspense
- Love triangle
- Small town / village
- Contemporary
- Humans only
- Second chance
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- Fake dating
- Hidden past revealed
- Homecoming / small town return
Reading experience
- First person
- Medium
- Dark
- Suspenseful
- Heavy
- Survivor
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- Atmospheric
- Runaway / on the run
- Intense
- Emotional
- Mysterious
- Engaging
- Romantic
- Forbidden desire
- Page turner
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Book details
- Length
- 404 pages
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book