Recs if you like Follow Me to Ground...

They say spring is the time when nature comes to life. And sometimes that's scary.

So, you like your fantasy with a historical-ish setting; perhaps even a dash of gothic yearning here and there. I've got you bestie.

Horror and horror-adjacent books set in Ireland and/or by Irish authors. I welcome additional recs!

I love novellas and short stories, I feel like it really gives authors a place to flex their talents on just how much they can reveal of a character or world in minimal page space. These are some I feel really pack a punch. They are weird, unique, and can be read in a day.

books with botanical horror themes, inspired by the botanical horror quest and don't let the forest in!

plants and horror. for those who love botanical horror, because nature can be sinister.

All of these books are under 200 pages— perfect for those days you want a full story but just can’t commit to anything longer. Some of these are beautiful, some are strange. . . some are just downright bizarre. Some were so relatable they felt cathartic, and some are— this is your warning to check out content warnings if needed—really messed up. All of them really hit, though. Enjoy!

that specific kind of book with all the pretty but unsettling florals

weird/spooky stories with weird/spooky flora

filth-ridden characters, caked in grime and bodily fluids, engaging in literally dirty or nauseating acts