Darling Venom By Parker S. Huntington -

Huntington uses incredibly poetic, almost flowery language. It matches the "dark academia" aesthetic of the setting.

A protagonist defined by her resilience. She carries a haunting guilt that feels visceral to the reader. Darling Venom by Parker S. Huntington

It is very long; the angst can be exhausting; some plot points feel overly dramatic. Huntington uses incredibly poetic, almost flowery language

📍 This book contains heavy themes of suicide and self-harm. Please check full content warnings before diving in. Huntington uses incredibly poetic

It begins with a chance meeting on a rooftop between Charlotte and Kellan, two lonely teenagers.

The book treats depression and suicide with a heavy, realistic hand. It does not romanticize the pain.