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House of Hunger

by Alexis Henderson

A cathartic, darkly seductive journey into obsession and survival that leaves you haunted and utterly consumed.

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goodreads 3.63/5 23,948 ratings

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  • Content warnings: Abuse, Emotional abuse, Attempted sexual assault, Blood, Body horror, Captivity, Death, Gaslighting, Murder, Sexual assault (referenced), Trauma, Violence, Gore, Drugging, Graphic violence, Death of loved one, Gun violence
Length304 pages
Story statusStandalone
Spice3/5 · Intense / passionate
PacingMedium

Story profile

What the story promises

The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.

Romance promise

  • Forbidden love
  • F/F
  • Medium burn
  • Medium
  • Intense / passionate
  • The angst delivered
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  • Power imbalance
  • Animalistic / primal
  • Cathartic release
  • Slow burn
  • Dark / taboo style
  • Obsessed
  • Obsessive love interest
  • Body worship
  • Adrenaline rush
  • Predator x prey
  • Tension
  • Anticipation
  • Possessive/protective
  • Dubious consent elements
  • Power exchange

Fantasy promise

  • Gothic romance
  • Dark romance
  • Manor house / estate
  • Gothic
  • Humans only
  • Captive romance
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  • Hidden past revealed
  • Secret relationship
  • Villain gets the girl

Reading experience

  • First person
  • Dark
  • Atmospheric
  • Heavy
  • Survivor
  • BIPOC MC
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  • Outcast/loner
  • Sapphic
  • Eerie
  • Lyrical
  • Ambitious schemer
  • Working class
  • Intense
  • Brooding
  • Seductive
  • Immersive
  • Mysterious
  • Dangerous
  • Forbidden desire
  • Morally complex

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Book details
Length
304 pages
Language
English
Format
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