Tales of the Dark Feminine, V. Castro
Tales of the Dark Feminine, V. Castro
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Tales of the Dark Feminine
Inspirational Stories of the World's Fiercest Goddesses

Author: V. Castro

Narrator: Rayne Botello

Unabridged: 5 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/21/2025


Synopsis

Dive into a dark, empowering world where folktales, horror and feminist magic collide. This collection features 26 modern retellings of legends and folktales about fierce female deities and spirits from around the world. Perfect for women who own their power.

Dark goddess energy is powerful and transformative, embodying the sensual, the hunter, the warrior, the mother, and even the grotesque and horrific. These 26 tales of powerful female goddesses and spirits will entrance those daring enough to explore the shadows of the human psyche, offering lessons from our ancient origins and help us understand ourselves in today's world. Embrace your own inner darkness alongside these fierce deities and spirits, such as:
The fierce Indian goddess Kali, who teaches not to fear endings but instead use our creativity to remove obstacles and carve out our own path.The mighty Yoruba orisha Yemaya, who birthed the waters of the whole planet, and teaches of the need to nurture and love oneself.The ravenous Egyptian goddess Sekhmet, who is the very definition of "I am woman, hear me roar!"The occult Greek goddess Hecate, beloved of modern witches, who offers a stunning portrayal of femininity manifesting in magic.And many more!
The retold legends are accompanied by information about the goddess's history, symbols and core energy. This stunning volume is perfect for those who love fantasy and horror and all who wish to learn about the powerful female archetypes in cultures around the world.

About The Author

V. Castro is a two-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated writer born in San Antonio, Texas, to Mexican American parents. Fascinated by Mexican folklore and Texas urban legends, she has been writing horror since childhood. Now residing in the UK with her family, her recent works include: Alien Vasquez from Titan Books, Mestiza Blood and The Queen of the Cicadas from Flame Tree Press, Goddess of Filth from Creature Publishing, and The Haunting of Alejandra from Del Rey Books.Learn more at: vcastrostories.com and on social media @vlatinalondon / @vcastrobooks (Tik Tok).


Reviews

Goodreads review by 𓉸ྀི Raven 𓉸ྀི on October 07, 2025

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC I really enjoyed this read! It was full of mythology and folklore and as a myth obsessed gal I ate it up!!! Everyone talks about Divine feminine recently, I’m glad to see a read about Dark Feminine!......more

Goodreads review by Abbie on October 17, 2025

(3.5 stars) Thank you Netgalley and Watkins Publishing for this eARC. This was a quick read filled with short stories about different godesses from myths and folk legends and it was really interesting. I do wish some of the tales had been a bit longer. There's a story for everyone inside and I loved......more

Goodreads review by Sierra on September 28, 2025

Thank you to NetGalley and Watkins Publishing for this ARC! Tales of the Dark Feminine is a neonatal take on multiple feminine deities or similar myths. Included to each story was some history and a piece of wisdom that we can take away from their myths. While not being traditional, this is a great s......more

Goodreads review by Brian on September 27, 2025

Many thanks to Watkins Publishing and NetGalley for sending me an advanced copy of V. Castro’s magnificent collection of female-centered folktales and myths Tales of the Dark Feminine: Inspirational Stories of the World’s Fiercest Goddesses. I’ve been meaning to read some books by V. Castro, and rec......more

Goodreads review by Ja’Laya on August 17, 2025

I absolutely loved this collection! Tales of Dark Feminine is a stunning and transformative exploration of fierce female deities and spirits from around the world. Each story is a modern retelling of legends that highlights the power, sensuality, and complexity of these women — from warriors and mot......more


Quotes

"The women in V. Castro’s Tales of the Dark Feminine are not just some of the most beloved and notorious figures from global mythology and folklore. They are every woman who has ever felt deeply and truly, who has wanted more, given without reservation and taken without permission. Their legends are timeless reminders of the triumphs and failures of women across space and time. The book is a perfect introduction to this eternally relevant sisterhood."
– Helen Nde, author of The Watkins Book of African Folklore

"If you look at mythology and legend, the gods were never supposed to be 'love and light'. Goddesses in particular have been tamed and reduced to associations with love or fertility. In these tales of vengeance, envy, curiosity, and hubris, V. Castro has given these goddesses back their fangs, claws, rage, and flaws. And they're so much more relatable for it!"
– Icy Sedgwick, author of Bring Me Love