Such Lovely Skin By Tatiana Schlote-Bonne

This description is for This Dark Descent by Kalyn Josephson, a psychological horror novel about Viv, a guilt-ridden gamer haunted by both her past lies and a dangerous doppelganger. Viv is known for her chronic dishonesty, which makes it difficult for anyone to believe her, even when her life takes a terrifying turn.

Still reeling from the accident that killed her younger sister—a tragedy she caused but has never admitted to her parents—Viv hopes her Twitch streaming success might serve as a way to atone for her guilt. When she finds the perfect horror game for her streaming comeback, she never expects it to open the door to something sinister. During an offline practice run, an NPC in the game asks for a secret, and Viv, thinking it harmless, confesses the truth about her sister’s death. To her horror, this admission allows a demonic mimic to enter her world and take the form of her evil twin.

As Viv struggles to convince others of the doppelganger’s existence, she faces skepticism from those around her, including her best friend, who’s been burned by Viv’s past lies. The only person willing to help is Ash, an outcast Viv once bullied. Together, they work to uncover the truth behind the mimic and Viv’s painful past, forcing Viv to confront the damage her dishonesty has caused—not just to others, but to herself. This Dark Descent offers a tense, supernatural thriller that examines guilt, consequences, and the fine line between truth and deception. 📚❤️