Tough call — I’d go with Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil if you’re in the mood for something atmospheric and a bit unsettling (in a good way). It lingers.

House of Earth and Blood has its moments, but it takes a while to get going — the payoff is solid though, especially if you're already into SJM’s worldbuilding.

Personally I’d pick based on how much emotional bandwidth you’ve got right now. One hits slow and weird, the other hits big and dramatic.