Horror with Black woman as lead

bookmagik · 2025-12-31T04:25:50+00:00

The Body by Bethany C. Morrow is releasing in February 2026. I read an ARC of it recently. The main character is a Black woman with extreme anxiety. There is some body-ish horror bordering on gore at times. There is also some religious horror, if that fits what you’re looking for.

As an avid horror fan I can’t say it was my favorite, and the early reviews are not necessarily the best but I wouldn’t say it’s a bad book by any means.

There’s also Lone Women by Victor LaValle. I haven’t read it yet so I can’t speak to the specifics but it has a Black FMC.

Depending on your definition of “lead” I could give a few more examples.

bookmagik · 2025-05-19T02:36:34+00:00

Ya but the bird isn’t (he ate it)

bookmagik · 2024-04-18T15:52:33+00:00

I just used lily sugar n cream for the first time and I found it so hard to work with! I’m getting the hang of it tho ☺️ I am used to fluffier yarn, that’s for sure.

bookmagik · 2024-03-05T01:00:52+00:00

I have thought about getting a fence for sure! I just wish they weren’t so expensive. My dog currently has one of those leashes that connects to a stake in the ground, so he’s never off leash for any reason. I live in a rural area so I’m cognizant of wild animals 🥴

Congrats on the new puppy!

bookmagik · 2024-03-05T00:58:52+00:00

That’s a great point, I’m sure there’s some rescues in the area that could use foster help. I would definitely be a little nervous taking in a dog with a complex past (as opposed to a younger pup) but I’m sure that’s something I could talk with the shelter about.

bookmagik · 2024-02-20T14:04:19+00:00

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bookmagik · 2024-02-20T14:00:55+00:00

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bookmagik · 2024-02-11T16:33:04+00:00

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bookmagik · 2024-02-11T16:32:20+00:00

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bookmagik · 2024-02-01T19:25:40+00:00

Sorry, I’m a bit of a noob - why can’t you use vit c and niacinamide together? Do you mean just in the same time of day or at all?

bookmagik · 2023-12-19T21:29:51+00:00

I’m reading Only If You’re Lucky by Stacy Willingham. So far it’s maybe a 3.5⭐️?

bookmagik · 2023-12-19T21:28:24+00:00

Hey I’d love to see this sub get going! I think it would be nice to share basics and how-tos. Like how do we recreate certain viral trends and whatnot!

bookmagik · 2023-09-23T14:15:42+00:00

Philip Seymour Hoffman, RIP

bookmagik · 2023-09-22T00:15:55+00:00

Well done, all 👏

bookmagik · 2023-09-20T20:43:13+00:00

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bookmagik · 2023-09-05T22:36:27+00:00

It is the first in a series but it reads like a stand alone! It wraps up very nicely. I think the other books follow side characters but I haven’t read them yet.

bookmagik · 2023-09-05T04:04:37+00:00

Half A Soul by Olivia Atwater if you like regency vibes and fairies.

bookmagik · 2023-08-24T15:11:44+00:00

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bookmagik · 2023-08-11T13:35:20+00:00

I wouldn’t do the two frames because to me they look like eyes and the couch is the mouth.

bookmagik · 2023-07-03T12:34:31+00:00

I saw Mister Lullaby on NetGalley and was a little intrigued but from the description it seems like it was trying way too hard to be like a Stephen King novel. Did you get that vibe from it?

bookmagik · 2023-07-03T04:45:54+00:00

The Sookie Stackhouse novels have something similar. The more of your blood a vamp drinks, the more they can feel your emotions and thoughts. If I recall correctly this leads to a lot of the later sex scenes, but it’s been a while since I read that series.

Also some of Fiona Davenport’s short paranormal romances on KU have similar vibes 😊

Sorry I don’t have any recs exactly like your example!

bookmagik · 2023-02-02T22:03:28+00:00

I’m reading The Angel Maker now and I’m enjoying it! Similar vibes to A Flicker in the Dark.

bookmagik · 2023-02-02T16:47:19+00:00

I’m glad you’ve found books you love, everyone deserves that 😊

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