Skeletons in the Closet: Queer Horror Book Club
Dark, witty discussion of queer horror themes—monsters, identity, conversion therapy trauma, and the macabre—through Aoife Josie Clements’ hyped novel "Persona." Expect an inclusive community read-along vibe with space for analysis and reflection.
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