Obsidian Hearts: Nocticadia by Keri Lake

Welcome back to Obsidian Hearts, where our reading taste stays dark, our characters stay morally gray, and every month promises a new emotional spiral. For February, we’re sinking into a gothic, atmospheric descent filled with death, devotion, and secrets that won’t stay buried:

February Book: Nocticadia by Keri Lake

Set in a world soaked in grief, magic, and macabre beauty, Nocticadia follows characters bound to the dead in ways that twist fate and reshape the living. With haunting imagery, ritualistic danger, and romance that feels like a curse you don’t want lifted, this story explores what it means to love something monstrous, and be loved back just as fiercely. Expect lush worldbuilding, unholy tension, and the kind of emotional darkness Keri Lake is known for.

Details: Free to attend. RSVPs appreciated. Books available at Four Seasons Books, in store or by special order. Attendees receive 10% off the monthly pick.

Please note: dark romance includes intense themes. Check content warnings before reading.

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