She Is a Haunting

A Haunting Rooted in History

Bewertung (Mitglied der Book Circle Community) am 21.01.2026
Bewertungsnummer: 3019024
Bewertet: Buch (Taschenbuch)

She Is a Haunting is a creepy novel that I truly loved, especially for its setting. The incorporation of Vietnam’s present and past was wonderful. The exploration of the history of colonialism in Vietnam adds depth and meaning to the haunting itself. The horror does not shy away from darkness or even gore. Spoiler warning: beware of bugs! The novel works well for readers who enjoy haunted houses, ghosts, and stories about immigrant families, colonialism, and identity. The book’s atmosphere makes it a memorable read for those seeking something darker and different.

Coming out in a haunted house :D

Elena am 24.03.2026
Bewertungsnummer: 3087659
Bewertet: Buch (Taschenbuch)

I really loved this book, it was a super fun read and I can’t wait to get my hands on the next Trang Thanh Tran novel! “She is a haunting” is gothic horror featuring a queer main character, many flowers, insects, and family drama. The topic of colonialism in Vietnam was one of the things I found the most interesting about the book, as it is a rather marginalised horrific part of history and is not talked about in German schools really. The surreal mini chapters, detailing the thoughts of the house, were refreshing and creative. I do agree that the novel has some YA features but I personally didn’t feel like it was too much to be readable by an adult too. The main character tending to push people away who are good to her might be viewed as “annoying” during the course of the story, as the pattern repeats several times, however I found that it was realistic based on Jade’s past experiences and the fear of being hated for who she really is by the people she loves. All in all a book I recommend to read if you’re interested in progressive horror!