Description
Description
These violent delights have violent ends. After surviving a shadowed childhood marked by ghost stories and loss, Mallory Webb is ready to start fresh as a theater major at her mother's alma mater, a sanitarium turned liberal arts university in Rhode Island. Landing the lead role in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet feels like a dream--until the blood-soaked spirit she suspects caused her mother's death resurfaces after years of quiet. With nothing to go on but cryptic symbols in an old college notebook, Mallory hopes the reason behind her mother's haunting lies somewhere on campus, and resolves to find answers before she meets the same fate. She's surprised to make an unexpected ally in Ezra Pierce, the magnetic fourth year directing the play, and takes solace in their undeniable chemistry. But Ezra is a master secret-keeper, and it's clear he knows more than he's letting on about Saskia Garin, Mallory's elusive understudy whose past eerily mirrors her own. When an ancient, bloodthirsty evil calls to collect on a bargain that dates back to the New England vampire panic, Mallory, Ezra, and Saskia will have to untangle the tragic ways in which their histories are linked--and face the devastating consequences of their own star-crossed love story.
About the Author
About the Author
De Elizabeth writes haunting, romantic books. She is passionate about telling emotionally resonant, dark stories that feature messy main characters and bisexual representation. She is also a journalist specializing in pop culture, mental health, and LGBTQ+ issues. Her young adult novel, This Raging Sea, was published in fall 2025.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Deliciously dark and romantically bloody, this is such an addictive tale. I will always love De Elizabeth's atmospheric prose and ability to entwine love, rage, mystery, and yearning into such a captivating story."
--CG Drews, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Don't Let The Forest In, Hazelthorn, and You Did Nothing Wrong "An atmospheric spectacle that will stick with you long after the curtain falls, She Haunts Me Still is not one to miss. De Elizabeth's deft storytelling, gut-wrenching prose, and complex cast of characters will captivate readers from the first act to the bloody, final bow."
--Kelly Andrew, New York Times bestselling author of Your Blood, My Bones and The Gravewood "A devastatingly romantic, beautifully written novel that will make your heart pound until it breaks . . . A brilliant, bloody triumph."
--Sydney J. Shields, USA Today bestselling author of The Honey Witch and An Arcane Study of Stars
"She Haunts Me Still is, in a word, gorgeous. Elizabeth's deft character work, breathtaking prose, and messy heroines are a highlight of her first adult novel, and this bloody theater gothic cements her as an auto-buy author for me."
--Kamilah Cole, USA Today & national indie bestselling author of An Arcane Inheritance
"Sexy and atmospheric, this novel has plenty of the touchstones of a horror/dark academia crossover--a hedge maze at a former sanatorium, Puritan vampire panic, secret societies, clues in old maps, an ancient evil--coupled with realistic, complicated friendships, bisexual representation, and a genuinely sweet, hard-earned romance."
--Booklist "De Elizabeth is a master storyteller and easily one of my favorite authors.... She Haunts Me Still is sexy, passionate, dark, and spooky--an incredible novel that readers will tear through until they get to the great and terrible end. It's pacey, grueling, and dank in terms of theme, a mixture of all the things I love in fiction.... This is yet another narrative that I was obsessed with from the earliest pages, and it makes me even more excited to see where Elizabeth goes next with her storytelling."
--SFF Insiders "A hazy fever dream of a book, Elizabeth stitches together the classic staples of genre horror with the irresistible drama of some of the messiest queers I've had the pleasure of reading. She Haunts Me Still will have you racing through the pages as the story twists and turns to its shocking ending."
--K.M. Enright, Sunday Times bestselling author of Mistress of Lies
"It takes a deft hand to pen a story that so masterfully balances beauty and darkness, love and violence, and De Elizabeth has done just that. She Haunts Me Still manages to feel both otherworldly and eerily real, with a sense of aching nostalgia throughout. Mallory's need to understand became my own, and propelled me through every single page. This is the kind of book you fall asleep thinking about."
--M.K. Lobb, bestselling author of The Dark in Her Veins and the Thieves & Kings duology "A gripping tale of passion, panic, and generational curses. De Elizabeth deftly weaves the unsettling with the tantalizing, luring readers into a story that is darkly beautiful filled with characters who will haunt you for days."
--Alysha Rameera, author of Her Soul for a Crown "Gothic horror at its most luscious. De Elizabeth's rich prose seduces and terrifies, weaving a story of generational horror, reckless desire, and powerful defiance. She Haunts Me Still will stay with readers long after they turn the last page, a welcome haunting indeed."
--Meg Smitherman, author of Thrum and Entity "Fate of Ophelia, meet the fate of Juliet. De Elizabeth casts vampires, a bisexual love triangle, and a doomed Shakespeare production in a tense adult debut that's equal parts haunting and sensual. The next addictive fix for fans of Mike Flanagan and dark romance alike--and for those looking for a story where women fight to reclaim their own endings."
--Wen-yi Lee, author of When They Burned the Butterfly
"Terrifying and thrillingly romantic, this is horror romance at its absolute best: steamy, haunting, and sharp. The aughties vibes are immaculate, and the entire feel is very cool: it's giving The Secret History but more romantic and dripping with New England vampire panic lore. De Elizabeth is one to watch."
--Molly O'Sullivan, author of The Book of Autumn "A riveting, blood-soaked tale of grief, love, and female rage. Imbued with echoes of The Bard himself, these pages will speak to anyone who has sat under the glimmer of a ghost light and wondered where they belong. De Elizabeth has crafted a story that will haunt bookshelves and hearts for ages to come."
--Teagan Olivia King, author of Spit Back the Bones and Bitterbloom
"Riveting. A powerful story for haunted girls everywhere, Elizabeth crafted a rallying cry on power, autonomy, and grief with an inexorable thread of beauty and sparkling verve. By turns unsettling, seductive, and rageful, She Haunts Me Still is easily one of my favorite reads of the year--and is sure to become part of our collective canon on the enduring power of love and loss. I was left thinking about Mallory, Ezra, and Saskia long after they took their final bows. A must read."
--Taylor Grothe, author of Lethal Kiss and Hollow
--CG Drews, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Don't Let The Forest In, Hazelthorn, and You Did Nothing Wrong "An atmospheric spectacle that will stick with you long after the curtain falls, She Haunts Me Still is not one to miss. De Elizabeth's deft storytelling, gut-wrenching prose, and complex cast of characters will captivate readers from the first act to the bloody, final bow."
--Kelly Andrew, New York Times bestselling author of Your Blood, My Bones and The Gravewood "A devastatingly romantic, beautifully written novel that will make your heart pound until it breaks . . . A brilliant, bloody triumph."
--Sydney J. Shields, USA Today bestselling author of The Honey Witch and An Arcane Study of Stars
"She Haunts Me Still is, in a word, gorgeous. Elizabeth's deft character work, breathtaking prose, and messy heroines are a highlight of her first adult novel, and this bloody theater gothic cements her as an auto-buy author for me."
--Kamilah Cole, USA Today & national indie bestselling author of An Arcane Inheritance
"Sexy and atmospheric, this novel has plenty of the touchstones of a horror/dark academia crossover--a hedge maze at a former sanatorium, Puritan vampire panic, secret societies, clues in old maps, an ancient evil--coupled with realistic, complicated friendships, bisexual representation, and a genuinely sweet, hard-earned romance."
--Booklist "De Elizabeth is a master storyteller and easily one of my favorite authors.... She Haunts Me Still is sexy, passionate, dark, and spooky--an incredible novel that readers will tear through until they get to the great and terrible end. It's pacey, grueling, and dank in terms of theme, a mixture of all the things I love in fiction.... This is yet another narrative that I was obsessed with from the earliest pages, and it makes me even more excited to see where Elizabeth goes next with her storytelling."
--SFF Insiders "A hazy fever dream of a book, Elizabeth stitches together the classic staples of genre horror with the irresistible drama of some of the messiest queers I've had the pleasure of reading. She Haunts Me Still will have you racing through the pages as the story twists and turns to its shocking ending."
--K.M. Enright, Sunday Times bestselling author of Mistress of Lies
"It takes a deft hand to pen a story that so masterfully balances beauty and darkness, love and violence, and De Elizabeth has done just that. She Haunts Me Still manages to feel both otherworldly and eerily real, with a sense of aching nostalgia throughout. Mallory's need to understand became my own, and propelled me through every single page. This is the kind of book you fall asleep thinking about."
--M.K. Lobb, bestselling author of The Dark in Her Veins and the Thieves & Kings duology "A gripping tale of passion, panic, and generational curses. De Elizabeth deftly weaves the unsettling with the tantalizing, luring readers into a story that is darkly beautiful filled with characters who will haunt you for days."
--Alysha Rameera, author of Her Soul for a Crown "Gothic horror at its most luscious. De Elizabeth's rich prose seduces and terrifies, weaving a story of generational horror, reckless desire, and powerful defiance. She Haunts Me Still will stay with readers long after they turn the last page, a welcome haunting indeed."
--Meg Smitherman, author of Thrum and Entity "Fate of Ophelia, meet the fate of Juliet. De Elizabeth casts vampires, a bisexual love triangle, and a doomed Shakespeare production in a tense adult debut that's equal parts haunting and sensual. The next addictive fix for fans of Mike Flanagan and dark romance alike--and for those looking for a story where women fight to reclaim their own endings."
--Wen-yi Lee, author of When They Burned the Butterfly
"Terrifying and thrillingly romantic, this is horror romance at its absolute best: steamy, haunting, and sharp. The aughties vibes are immaculate, and the entire feel is very cool: it's giving The Secret History but more romantic and dripping with New England vampire panic lore. De Elizabeth is one to watch."
--Molly O'Sullivan, author of The Book of Autumn "A riveting, blood-soaked tale of grief, love, and female rage. Imbued with echoes of The Bard himself, these pages will speak to anyone who has sat under the glimmer of a ghost light and wondered where they belong. De Elizabeth has crafted a story that will haunt bookshelves and hearts for ages to come."
--Teagan Olivia King, author of Spit Back the Bones and Bitterbloom
"Riveting. A powerful story for haunted girls everywhere, Elizabeth crafted a rallying cry on power, autonomy, and grief with an inexorable thread of beauty and sparkling verve. By turns unsettling, seductive, and rageful, She Haunts Me Still is easily one of my favorite reads of the year--and is sure to become part of our collective canon on the enduring power of love and loss. I was left thinking about Mallory, Ezra, and Saskia long after they took their final bows. A must read."
--Taylor Grothe, author of Lethal Kiss and Hollow
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Dutton
Pub date:
2026-08-11
Length:
432 pages
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