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A propulsive, shadowy adventure that blends creepy supernatural elements with the earnest trials of friendship and moral discovery. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Cirque du freak.
- shadowy
- suspenseful
- creepy
- thrilling
- 01
The Vampire's Assistant
Darren Shan
A dark, bittersweet coming-of-age tale where the monsters are your only friends and survival demands a terrible price.
- 02
Vampire Mountain
Darren Shan
A perilous, frost-bitten trek into the heart of a brutal hidden society where childhood is left behind for good.
- 03
Circus of the Damned
Laurell K. Hamilton
A gritty, blood-spattered descent into supernatural politics where survival requires becoming as ruthless as the monsters.
- 04
Vampire Kisses
Ellen Schreiber
A delightfully campy, early-2000s goth-girl fantasy where small-town boredom collides with spooky, swoon-worthy romance.
- 05
Eighth grade bites
Heather Brewer
A delightfully angsty blend of supernatural suspense and the everyday horrors of middle school.
- 06
Tenth Grade Bleeds
Heather Brewer
A supernatural coming-of-age tale where the horrors of high school are eclipsed only by the literal monsters hunting in the shadows.
- 07
Jojo's bizarre adventure
Hirohiko Araki · 2005
A hyper-stylized, globe-trotting supernatural road trip fueled by flamboyant battles and unbreakable brotherhood.
- 08
Monster Blood
R. L. Stine
A fast-paced, gooey thrill ride that perfectly captures the creepy, campy fun of discovering something you definitely shouldn't play with.
- 09
Hellsing
Kohta Hirano
A stylish, blood-drenched descent into gothic madness where the heroes are just as monstrous as the villains.
- 10
Lord of Misrule
Rachel Caine
A stormy, high-stakes supernatural thriller where fragile alliances shatter under the weight of ancient threats and unnatural weather.
- 11
Playing with fire
Derek Landy
A razor-sharp, banter-filled plunge into a shadowy magical underworld where the stakes are deadly and the detectives are already dead.
- 12
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown
Holly Black
A gritty, blood-soaked road trip into the heart of toxic glamour and monstrous desire.
