The Macabre

Queer horror and urban fantasy resting on an intriguing plot revolving around a mysterious set of magical paintings had me staying up past my bedtime to keep reading The Macabre. Jackson aimed high with this novel with its magic system, history, romance, and social issues and didn’t necessarily hit all points, but it was a fun read, and I look forward to the next adult work from this heretofore YA author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review. Pub. date: 9/9/25

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