09 - The Gothic Vibes Are Strong With This One

Never the Twins Shall Meet

This week, it’s all about gothic vibes! Pie and Lulu take a look at two gothic-inspired novels: Down Comes the Night by Allison Saft and Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. We discuss the spooky atmospheres and isolated manor settings that both of the books share, as well as our love for the female protagonists. Also, why are we both afraid of mushrooms now? Listen to find out why!

Other media mentioned:

• Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars by Kai Cheng Thom
• X-Men: From the Ashes by Chris Claremont
• The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein
• Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
• Made You Look (2020) dir. Barry Avrich
• A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft
• Fullmetal Alchemist
• The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

Content warnings: discussions of eugenics, incest, racism, cannibalism, abuse, medical horror, gun violence, murder, and suicide

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