Gothic Romance

[close] Are you looking for a new book club? Do you love books from different genres? Then look no further than Book Thoughts. We launched on May 6th, 2026. We will share our current reads and reviews of e-books, physical books, audiobooks, graphic novels and more. We will also chat about books and have some fun with challenges and games. You're welcome to stop by and say hello. Thanks.

[close] Welcome to DE. A place to share your love of Dark Romance & Erotica in a safe & welcoming environment. We read all dark forms of romance & erotica, including but not limited to Dark, Gothic, BDSM & Taboo, as well as Menage, Reverse Harem & Romantic Suspense with a Dark Tone. After Dark Lounge Chat, Reviews & Recommendations, Book of the Month Group Reads, Yearly Challenges, Buddy Reads, Meet Our Group Authors, Freebies & Sales, Fun & Games PLEASE READ IF APPLYING FOR MEMBERSHIP (click "more") *Note: Please make sure to use the desktop version of the site when joining. Approvals can take up to 4 days.* 1. This group contains adult content. As such, you must be over 18, with your full birth date entered into your Goodreads profile, before you request to join. (Your birth date and age can be kept private via your settings.) 2. You must be a member of Goodreads for 1 month before applying. 3. You must have books within this genre listed on your bookshelf to be eligible. 4. Your profile must be set to PUBLIC so we can see your bookshelf and send you a message. (You can set your privacy settings back to your liking once/if admitted.) 5. Answer the questions (What is your age and two of your favorite dark books?) that accompany your request to join. Failure to follow the above five steps will result in your request being denied.

[close] A romance book club especially for young adults.

[close] The Unsettling Book Society is a Goodreads group for readers drawn to gothic literature, feminine horror, literary unease, and stories that linger long after the final page. We believe the mind can be more terrifying than anything physical. The books we love are filled with dread, longing, grief, obsession, romance, memory, haunted houses, family secrets, and women unraveling under pressure. Gothic fiction takes emotions already present within women and pushes them into something darker, stranger, and unforgettable. This is a space for readers who love: • feminine gothic • psychological horror • atmospheric dread • unreliable narrators • inherited trauma • melancholy settings • unsettling romance • ambiguity and emotional haunting We gravitate toward books where tension builds through atmosphere, perception, and emotional unraveling rather than graphic violence or shock value. The Unsettling Scale: Level I: Candlelight Gothic Level II: Quiet Unease Level III: Lingering Dread Level IV: Existential Unraveling Level V: Emotionally Devastating Authors we love include Daphne du Maurier, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Isabel Cañas, Alix E. Harrow, Helen Oyeyemi, Paulette Kennedy, and Hester Fox.