by Anne Rice
First published 1985
Centuries-old vampire Lestat is haunted by the memory of his lost love, the beautiful mortal Gabrielle. When he discovers that she has been reborn as the mysterious Alana, he is consumed by his desire to reclaim her. But Alana is torn between her growing love for Lestat and her fear of his dark, immortal nature. As Lestat's obsession spirals out of control, a deadly confrontation looms, where the fate of their eternal bond hangs in the balance.
Genres: romance, fantasy, paranormal, gothic
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, obsession
238 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books
Content warnings: violence