The Afterdark, E. Latimer
The Afterdark, E. Latimer
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The Afterdark

Author: E. Latimer

Narrator: Amanda Cordner, Emily Nixon, Thom Nyhuus

Unabridged: 10 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tundra Books

Published: 01/07/2025


Synopsis

Queer horror at a boarding school with a Lovecraftian twist in this new YA novel from E. Latimer, author of the acclaimed The Strange and Deadly Portraits of Bryony Gray.

Northcroft is an elite boarding school with a deadly secret. Each night as the bell tolls and the shutters slam down, cutting off the outside world, the Afterdark descends, turning the surrounding old growth forest into a macabre copy of itself. A negative photograph crawling with horrors.

Evie Laurent is certain of one thing from the moment she sees Holland Morgan on the front steps of Northcroft: she wants to know everything there is to know about her. But there are some things about Evie herself that are better kept secret. Especially the fact that she let her sister drown. And that it's getting harder to ignore her dark impulses . . . 

Holland Morgan knows falling for Evie is just one more terrible choice in her long history of terrible choices. The problem is, she's not sure she cares.

As attraction turns slowly to obsession, they find themselves playing a dangerous game. Something out there is calling to each of them. Beckoning to the shadows within.

Do they fight the call and protect one another, or answer and embrace the darkness?

About The Author

E. LATIMER's breakout success on the online writing platform Wattpad has resulted in a fan base of over 100 thousand followers, with over 20 million combined reads. Her debut novel, The Strange and Deadly Portraits of Bryony Gray, was shortlisted for the OLA Red Maple Award and the Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award, and her second novel, Escape to Witch City, was called a "pulse-pounding adventure" by Publishers Weekly. A former children's bookseller, she is focusing on her writing. She lives in British Columbia with her family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tiffany on January 27, 2025

Thank you, Penguin Random House Canada | Tundra Books, for sending me over this ARC. The story alternates between Evie Laurent and Holland Morgan. The chapters move quickly, making this a fast-paced, easy read. Latimer’s tale blends dark impulses, romantic tension, and shocking twists, gripping your......more

Goodreads review by Sapphic Bookshelf on December 31, 2024

Well this officially settles it. Creepy forests are my favorite spooky setting. This book starts out strong from the opening chapter. I was immediately hooked and became a ride or die for Evie. I really enjoyed being in Evie and Holland’s point of view. I liked the way this story slowly developed. I......more

Goodreads review by cassidy on August 22, 2024

Ummm I hope E. Latimer is writing a part 2🤨🤔 I freaking loved this book. I think all Queer horror fans should read it. Even if you aren’t a fan of horror, you should still read it😂 However, go into it blind pleaseee. Thank you so much to Penguin Random House Canada & Tundra Books, NetGalley, and of c......more

Goodreads review by alysbookclub on September 03, 2024

For those who loved House of Hollow, The Wilder Girls, and The Invocations - an eerie, mysterious queer horror story that takes place at a remote boarding school. Read for the: 🖤 Lovecraftian horror 🖤 Obsession 🖤 Sapphic romance 🖤 Centuries-old secrets 🖤 Feminine rage 🖤 Multi-POV 🖤 Boarding school 🖤 Dark im......more

Goodreads review by Arianne on January 07, 2025

3.5 Unique. Creepy. Unusual. Intriguing. What a ride this read was! I mean, I was so crept out at times because I had no idea what was going on. I always loved reading books set at school and it was so fun discovering all the secrets of the school and its society. The following will contain spoilers.......more