This genre-blending gothic novel weaves together horror, history, and queer love across time. In 1902, three students at Brookhants School for Girls die under mysterious circumstances. Over a century later, a film adaptation of a book about the tragedy reignites interest—and perhaps the curse. The narrative jumps between past and present, unraveling secrets, obsession, and eerie deaths. With dark humor, metafictional flair, and lush prose, Plain Bad Heroines is a feminist, queer horror epic. It’s a celebration of storytelling, sapphic romance, and the sinister delights of the gothic tradition.
About Emily M. Danforth
An American author celebrated for her young adult and adult fiction, often exploring themes of identity, sexuality, and small-town life. Her critically acclaimed novel, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, sensitively portrays a gay teenager's experiences in a conversion therapy camp, garnering significant praise for its emotional depth and honest portrayal of complex issues. Danforth's writing is characterized by its nuanced character development and ability to tackle difficult subjects with empathy and insight.
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