Jan. 13th, 2026
My most recent read was Gothikana by RuNxy.
I realize this book has gotten some not too great reviews but you know what? I… I…
I rather liked it.
Yes, it’s got the instalove thing, yes, it’s creepy, yes, you could argue it’s Wednesday Addams x Snape fan fiction, not really dark academia, yes, ok to all of that.
But my inner fourteen year old totally vibed with this book, so mission accomplished I think.
A solid 3 stars as a fun, pulp fiction/fan fiction read.
But would I recommend that everyone read it? No, I think it's probably too odd and too specifically dark romance for mainstream tastes. But for readers who like that, it's fun.
I realize this book has gotten some not too great reviews but you know what? I… I…
I rather liked it.
Yes, it’s got the instalove thing, yes, it’s creepy, yes, you could argue it’s Wednesday Addams x Snape fan fiction, not really dark academia, yes, ok to all of that.
But my inner fourteen year old totally vibed with this book, so mission accomplished I think.
A solid 3 stars as a fun, pulp fiction/fan fiction read.
But would I recommend that everyone read it? No, I think it's probably too odd and too specifically dark romance for mainstream tastes. But for readers who like that, it's fun.