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Synopsis
**The Netherlands, 1887.** Lucy's twin sister Sarah is unwell. She refuses to eat, mumbles nonsensically, and is increasingly obsessed with a centuries-old corpse recently discovered on her husband's grand estate. The doctor has diagnosed her with temporary insanity caused by a fever of the brain. To protect her twin from a terrible fate in a lunatic asylum, Lucy must unravel the mystery surrounding her sister's condition, but it's clear her twin is hiding something. Then again, Lucy is harboring secrets of her own, too. Then, the worst happens. Sarah's behavior takes a turn for the strange. She becomes angry… and hungry. Lucy soon comes to suspect that something is trying to possess her beloved sister. Or is it madness? As Sarah changes before her very eyes, Lucy must reckon with the dark, monstrous truth, or risk losing her forever.
Blood on Her Tongue: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Dark gothic vampire horror with body horror, possession, and disturbing transformation scenes. Features mental illness themes, 1880s asylum fears, and violence with blood. LGBTQ+ themes present.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, body horror, and mental illness (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers who love atmospheric gothic horror with complex sister relationships and vampire mythology will be gripped by this dark mystery.