Spooky Season 2025 Belongs to Supernatural Horror

Why Readers Crave the Paranormal

Every year, October brings a flood of recommendations for spooky season horror books. But in 2025, the spotlight shifts to Latinx gothic novels that combine supernatural horror with cultural folklore and gothic romance. These are not just ghost stories—they are reflections of heritage, identity, and the mysteries that bind us to the unseen.

Galleries, Folklore, and the Gothic Imagination

Avilés’ upcoming release, Antes: Before the Veil, is a paranormal romance horror that takes readers into the Bronx’s art world. Some galleries, it warns, don’t just showcase art—they awaken it. Blending Latin American folklore stories with gothic atmosphere, the novel positions itself as a must-read for anyone seeking gothic horror novels with supernatural folklore this season.

Perfect for Fans of Twilight and Beyond

If you grew up entranced by Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight but now crave something darker and more layered, this book delivers. It’s both a love story and a nightmare, a supernatural romance book for fans of Twilight reimagined for an audience ready for complexity and cultural resonance. Alongside works by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Avilés’ novel ensures that 2025 will be remembered for its best Latinx horror books for spooky season—books that are as chilling as they are empowering.