Rachel Maybee

Whether your preferred Fall vibe is cozy, creepy, atmospheric-y, or Halloween-y, we’ve got a little treat in store for you. From romance to horror, sugar to spice, and everything in between, fall is a versatile season. And the only thing better than reading a good book is having the perfect drink at hand: one that won’t break your immersion.

This glossy, Gossip Girl–inspired murder mystery is made for people who loved The Clique series when they were younger and grew up to be fascinated by murder. In other words, it was made for people like me, and I thought it made the perfect travel companion. After all, Gigi Waldorf doesn’t spare a single dime’s worth of messy, personal detail in this fun, twisty thriller.

For many, dating, romance, and marriage are all supposed to spell out the start of a beautiful future, not a tragic one. Even taking into account the divorce rate, it looks like people are ready to give romantic relationships the old college try. What’s the worst that could happen? In the case of the following horror novels, you’ll find that’s a question that’s best left unasked — because the answers will truly horrify you.