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- Content warnings: Death, Death of loved one, Grief, Violence, Murder, Blood, Suicide
House of Hearts
by Skyla Arndt
A fast-paced YA gothic thriller that blends dark academia, murder mystery, and paranormal romance. The deadly family curse, secret society, and forbidden love create a chilling atmosphere perfect for readers who like their romance served with a side of dread.
goodreads 3.68/5 1,379 ratings
storykind_community 4/5 1 rating
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Length288 pages
Story statusStandalone
Spice1/5 · Tension / anticipation focus
PacingFast
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Enemies to lovers
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Medium burn
- Low
- Tension / anticipation focus
- The angst delivered
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- Cursed
- Forbidden love
- Closed door
- Cathartic release
- Mysterious stranger
- Push and pull
- Tension
- Secretly soft
- He falls first
- Anticipation
- Longing glances
- Jaw holding / face cupping
Fantasy promise
- Young adult
- Academy / campus
- Paranormal
- Ghosts
- Dark academia romance
- Manor house / estate
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- Gothic
- Secret relationship
- Hidden past revealed
Reading experience
- First person
- Fast
- Heavy
- Medium
- Vengeful / revenge-driven
- Mysterious
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- Suspenseful
- Spy/thief
- Dark
- Survivor
- Eerie
- Dramatic
- Romantic
- Immersive
- Thrilling
- Atmospheric
- Forbidden desire
- Page turner
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Book details
- Length
- 288 pages
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book