Recs if you like We're Not Safe Here...
no stephen king in sight
are you sick of being recommended stephen king when you ask for a horror novel? have you picked up a book expected to be scared, but the scariest thing about it was a woman being needlessly tormented and gaslit? have you read 4627473 books about a man in a haunted house and need something different?
if so, this list is for you :)
a masterlist of horror by anyone who isn't a straight cis white man, started in 2022 and brought to pb in 2026.
Found Footage Horror
Horror books were cameras and journals may be all that remain
People are Strange when you're a Stranger
deep dark old woods -- weird small towns -- ancient gods -- horrors beyond comprehension -- A Welcome to Elderfield inspired list
YA & MG non-binary stories
Young Adult & Middle Grade novels, novellas, and graphic novels prominently featuring non-binary characters.
Recommendations welcome!
✦ I have not read all of these books - if you notice anything that seems to be mis-labeled/mis-placed on this list, please let me know! ✦
Colorful Cover Horror Reads: Green
Horror books with green covers!
Trans YA books
YA (Young Adult) books that feature trans (including non-binary) main or secondary characters. All genres.
Recommendations welcome!
✦ I have not read all of these books - if you notice anything that seems to be mis-labeled/mis-placed on this list, please let me know! ✦
November 2025 releases!
Books releasing in November of 2025! Indie & trad
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